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LEAP QT Farm-to-School Coordinator

This position is part of the Lyndon Economic opportunity AmeriCorps Program (LEAP). LEAP is a national service program that places AmeriCorps members with non-profit organizations throughout the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) of Vermont and surrounding areas to support those organizations in building capacity and expanding their educational and/or environmental services that many communities rely on. LEAP supports members in their path to educational and career attainment through direct service, on-going trainings, and professional development opportunities offered during the time of service. Green Mountain Farm-to-School (GMFTS) is a nonprofit organization located in Newport, VT with a mission to strengthen Vermont’s local food systems by providing programs that connect schools, farms, and communities through food and education. During the school year, GMFTS supports 17 schools in the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) of Vermont with school gardens, educational programming, and farm-fresh local foods that benefit over 5,000 students. Together, our programs increase access to locally-grown food and food-based education for communities in the NEK. For more information about GMFTS, please visit: gmfts.org Our primary program in the summer is The Lunchbox, a mobile meal site serving nutritious meals to children aged 18 & under. Last summer the Lunchbox served 4,449 free meals to youth. The Lunchbox also offers educational enrichment opportunities to foster learning and community building for kids and families. Another feature at The Lunchbox program is a charitable food project, the Market Basket, that distributes fresh produce gleaned from our school gardens, area farms, and other sources local to the community. During the summer, our team also collaborates with community volunteers to care for over 15 school gardens.

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Member Duties : - Lead and/or support with developing activities for children, including taste tests, crafts, and food-based education - Lead and/or support the coordination and implementation of enrichment activities for children three times a week at The Lunchbox meal sites - Promote The Lunchbox program through 1-2 press releases, a weekly newsletter, and weekly media posts - Document the summer meal program through photos and quotes - Administer the annual participant survey for summer program - Harvest, clean, and organize produce for the Market Basket, and track Market Basket data - Create content for community outreach, including recipes and other food resources - Plant, maintain, and harvest a community garden plot - Support Community Outreach Programming in the gardens - Plant, maintain, and harvest school gardens - Support GMFTS general operational and administrative tasks, as needed - Serve as an independent member of a team of Coordinators

Program Benefits : Training , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Housing .

Terms :
Car recommended .

Service Areas :
Education , Hunger , Children/Youth , Environment , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .

Skills :
Conflict Resolution , Teaching/Tutoring , Education , Youth Development , Recruitment , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Communications , Leadership , Environment , Community Organization , Team Work .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
LEAP QT Farm-to-School Coordinator

Program Start/End Date
05/01/2025 - 08/08/2025

Work Schedule	Summer

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: None

Program Locations	VERMONT

Accepting Applications
From 03/14/2025 To 05/01/2025

Contact	Hannah Nelson
1001 College Road
Lyndonville VT 05851
8026266638
hannah.nelson@vermontstate.edu
leapinthenek.com

Listing ID	126045


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