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Summer Associate - MCNCE Garden-to-Community Specialist

Cultivating Connections Montana’s mission is all about building community through food. Through our programming, we strive to empower youth, grow food, share knowledge, foster well-being, provide mentorship, and bring people together through education, participation, and celebration. In a world where there is so much to disagree about, food is something we can all agree on, and it’s a place to start a new conversation. The goal of this project is to alleviate poverty by mentoring high school interns, engaging with students in market prep & sales, coordinating events, and creating community connections. The project will include the managing of the on-site ‘Civic Scientist’ test plots and learning garden by further developing the farm ‘trail, and by leading volunteers on the farm and in the garden. Lastly, members will raise awareness of Cultivating Connections Montana and develop teaching videos and outreach materials to connect with low income children, families, and seniors; thereby increasing knowledge and access to healthy Montana-grown foods. Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement (MCNCE) serves as the intermediary for this project. MCNCE is a coalition of colleges and universities dedicated to fostering civic engagement, service learning, and volunteerism across Montana. Led by CEOs from participating institutions, MCNCE works to improve community life and educate students on civic and social responsibility, preparing them to be thoughtful, compassionate, and engaged leaders.

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Member Duties : Cultivating Connections Montana is hosting Summer Associates on an organic farm to mentor teens, grow and distribute produce, cook and share foods, and create opportunities for community learning and engagement in agriculture and Montana foods. Some of the objectives will include coordinating forward facing marketing of events and assembly & delivery of fresh vegetables, fruit and Montana grown food. Members will provide leadership to assigned interns and execute weekly farmers markets, FarmStand, and CSA distribution, and encourage others to learn about production preparation and sale of food as a future vocation. Members will connect with the surrounding community by assisting interns during projects and participate in summer Farm Camps for Special Abilities children, promoting inclusion.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Housing , Training , Living Allowance .

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

Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Hunger , Community Outreach .

Skills :
Youth Development , General Skills , Leadership , Team Work , Environment , Community Organization .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Summer Associate - MCNCE Garden-to-Community Specialist

Program Start/End Date
06/01/2026 - 08/09/2026

Work Schedule	Summer

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MONTANA

Accepting Applications
From 03/23/2026 To 05/08/2026

Contact	Isabella Culver
32 Campus Dr
Missoula MT 59812
406-243-5181
culver@mtengage.org
mtengage.org

Listing ID	128962


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