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Mujeres de Islas' Agroecology and Education Facilitator
 
 
 
The Agroecology and Education Facilitator will work to organize, implement, and streamline processes for workshops, training events, and youth education. The assistant will also work to maintain and establish local food production. This position requires a creative and self-directed candidate with agroecology experience and good interpersonal skills. The candidate should be comfortable working with a dynamic team on real grassroots-level service. They must have exceptional organization skills and be knowledgeable with environmental education. Activities undertaken by this position include: (1000) • Organize and plan events with other Mujeres de Islas employees on all relevant topics for our business incubator program • Connect with local schools, particularly environmental science teachers, to promote youth interest in agriculture and sustainability • Develop curricula for youth educational engagement in farming practices and nutrition • Develop organizational methods for storing event information (i.e., flyers, participant lists, powerpoints, curriculum) for streamlined record-keeping • Carry out daily agricultural activities to support SEVA’s farms • Establish rain gardens by collaborating with the municipality and home gardens by collaborating with interested residents of Culebra • Collaborate with Mujeres de Islas employees, local residents and businesses to develop a composting program • Keep record of all relevant data for existing and newly established farms and gardens to assist in quantifying food production and impact
 
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Member Duties : The Agroecology and Education Facilitator will work to organize, implement, and streamline processes for workshops, training events, and youth education. The assistant will also work to maintain and establish local food production. This position requires a creative and self-directed candidate with agroecology experience and good interpersonal skills. The candidate should be comfortable working with a dynamic team on real grassroots-level service. They must have exceptional organization skills and be knowledgeable with environmental education.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living 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 ,  Uniforms provided and required ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Entrepreneur/Business ,  Education ,  Environment ,  Children/Youth ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  General Skills ,  Public Speaking ,  Agroecology ,  Education ,  Team Work ,  Leadership ,  Environment ,  Computers/Technology ,  Community Organization ,  Urban Planning ,  Trade/Construction ,  Youth Development . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Mujeres de Islas' Agroecology and Education Facilitator
Program Start/End Date
11/01/2024  -   10/31/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations PUERTO RICO  
Languages
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From  10/21/2024  To  02/01/2025 
Contact Dulce del Rio-Pineda
Apartado 358
Culebra   PR   00775
7874133436
Listing ID 124747

       

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