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FSWCD Program Coordinator VISTA
 
 
 
The Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District (FSWCD) is combating poverty by offering a community farm program designed to increase local food production and food security by providing community agriculture education through the Alternative Fairbanks Farm Educational and Cooperative Training Program (AFFECT), a USDA funded project which includes a Farmer Training program to help folks who want to learn how to develop and run their own farm. This position will work in partnership with FSWCD staff and its collaborators to expand equity and access through our different food security projects. The VISTA will facilitate the development of the AFFECT Community Farm, which will include a community food kitchen and food storage facility that will offer community agriculture education workshops. The VISTA will evaluate and continue development of our hydroponics education program, to provide our community and rural native communities with the knowledge of how to grow food year-round to both increase food security and healthy nutritious local food availability. The VISTA volunteer will evaluate and continue development of existing community gardens and hydroponic gardens throughout Fairbanks, with the goal of increasing community involvement with sustainable gardening and farm projects.
 
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Member Duties : Engage in the continued development and expansion of the AFFECT Community Farm project which will include a community food kitchen, food storage facility and offer community agriculture education workshops. Establish the AFFECT advisory council as a 501(3)(c) with members composed of FSWCD staff, Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB) community members, and other relevant stakeholders. Plan and implement a hydroponics education program for local and Alaska village communities. Develop a plan for funding and community support for the projects to increase the number of sustainable garden and farm projects.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Education ,  Environment ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Team Work ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Public Speaking ,  Recruitment ,  Leadership ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Computers/Technology ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
FSWCD Program Coordinator VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/26/2024  -   08/09/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ALASKA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  07/08/2024  To  07/31/2024 
Contact Melissa Sikes
590 University Ave
Fairbanks   AK   99709
907-479-1213 x
mel.fswcd@gmail.com
www.fairbankssoilwater.org
Listing ID 123486

       

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