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Urban Farm Church - Community Development Coordinator

The mission of the Urban Farm Church is to create a sustainable urban farm where people center the heart, mind, body, and spirit, and serve their neighbors. We work with community volunteers to develop green space, practice sustainable agriculture, and model the use of renewable resources through free workshops, volunteer opportunities, and regular community events. In 2023, the Urban Farm Church began its work to strengthen food security as well as intercultural relationships in our community. Though still building the Farm, we were able to grow and donate approximately 2,000 pounds of produce to a local food pantry. We have worked with over 150 volunteers and connected with people from a variety of backgrounds through our monthly food and justice workshops on topics from basic gardening to canning. Workshop participants and volunteers learn about sustainable agriculture in order to grow their own food. Volunteers help with virtually all aspects of the farm, from planting to weeding to harvesting. We hosted nine volunteer events on the farm, plus worked with several outside volunteer groups. The food we grow is made available to the community free of charge, increasing food security in an underserved area of Columbus.

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Member Duties : As the Community Development Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in building our capacity to transform the north side of Columbus. We increase food security in our neighborhood by making the food we grow available to the community free of charge. You will build our volunteer base, recruiting and training community members to run all aspects of our farm. By strengthening our volunteer program, you will develop our green space, promoting the practice of sustainable agriculture and modeling the use of renewable resources. You will also expand our educational workshop offerings, coordinating and communicating these opportunities to people of diverse backgrounds in our community. You will enhance our current community events and develop one new event in 2025. Finally, your efforts will strengthen our long-term financial sustainability through partnership building, writing grants, and fundraising. Benefits include a monthly $200 housing stipend to supplement living costs.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Hybrid Schedule: Both Remote & In-Person , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training , Relocation Allowance .


*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 , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Public Safety , Community Outreach , Education , Health , Hunger , Neighborhood Revitalization .

Skills : Fund raising/Grant Writing , General Skills .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Urban Farm Church - Community Development Coordinator

Program Start/End Date
06/03/2024 - 06/02/2025

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO

Accepting Applications
From 03/01/2024 To 06/01/2024

Contact	Carrie Dennis
3901 Maize Rd
Columbus OH 43224
16142214336
cdennis@ohiofoodbanks.org

Listing ID	121933


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