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2023 Garden and Market Summer Associate

The Garden and Market Associate will be hosted by the Garfield Park Community Council (GPCC), located in the Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago. GPCC is a part of the Housing Action AmeriCorps Network, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. As such, this position will receive customized training, support, guidance, and networking opportunities, in addition to the traditional opportunities for AmeriCorps VISTA positions. Learn more about the program on Housing Action’s website: housingactionil.org. The Garden and Market Associate will work with the GPCC’s Wellness Initiative to increase access to healthy food and interrupt the cycle of poverty on Chicago’s West Side. The Wellness Initiative aims to increase the health and wellness of Garfield Park residents, through the core offerings of the Garfield Park Garden Network, the Garfield Park Neighborhood Market, and the Youth Garden Corps. GPCC is a community-building organization made up of dedicated residents and allies working together to develop leaders and create opportunities and programs that build a vital Garfield Park community. Garfield Park is a primarily and historically African American community, and GPCC seeks AmeriCorps members who display a commitment to racial equity and inclusion. An ideal candidate for this position is someone who is a swift learner who can work on a variety of projects. The applicant needs to be able to work well with others, as well as with diverse groups of people, including Garfield Park residents and organization staff. Experience with urban agriculture, social entrepreneurship, youth programming, research and data analysis, and/or community development is preferred, but not required.

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Member Duties : The Garden and Market Associate will work with gardeners, food businesses, and GPCC staff to grow and share more local food with Garfield Park residents. They will help build the capacity of the Garfield Park Garden Network and the Garfield Park Neighborhood Market to grow more food for neighbors by improving garden spaces, harvesting produce, and preparing produce for distribution with team members and volunteers. At the market, members will engage local food vendors and customers to collect data. Garden and Market Associates will also contribute to the planning and execution of food security projects and community events, including pop-up events and a mobile produce cart. They will work alongside local teen interns through the Youth Garden Corps and serve as role models for the program. Finally, they will create outreach and promotional materials to increase visibility of local gardens and wellness programs for community residents.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , $300 Monthly Stipend .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Technology .

Skills : Community Organization , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , Leadership , Youth Development , Social Services , Environment , Public Health , General Skills .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
2023 Garden and Market Summer Associate

Program Start/End Date
06/05/2023 - 08/13/2023

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ILLINOIS Chicago

Accepting Applications
From 04/03/2023 To 05/19/2023

Contact	AmeriCorps Leader
300 N Central Park Ave
Chicago IL 60624
312-939-6074
americorps@housingactionil.org
www.housingactionil.org

Listing ID	117925


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