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Alaska Farmers' Market Quest Program Coordinator (in Palmer)

The Alaska Farmers’ Market-Quest Card Program (AFMQP) provides funding and assistance to farmers’ markets and farm stands to help them accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards. This VISTA position will serve as the AFMQP Coordinator and work to further develop the structure and sustainability of the program. This is a one-year position located with the State of Alaska Division of Agriculture in Palmer, Alaska. The AFMQP VISTA must be passionate about improving the local food system for the benefit of all Alaskans. This person must be capable and experienced at working independently. This person should be comfortable talking to groups and individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, including farmers, SNAP clients, non-profit agencies and policy-makers. Good writing and communication skills are important. Any agricultural experience is a plus! Alaska offers many exciting adventures for outdoor enthusiasts (or those who just appreciate nature’s beauty!) Palmer is located in the heart of Alaska’s agricultural scene and is a short 40 minute drive from Anchorage, where you’ll find all the typical big city amenities. Benefits include: Monthly living allowance ($1,222), relocation costs ($0.34/mile up to $1000) and settling in allowance ($550), health benefits, child care assistance, training, and an Education Award ($5,730).

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : ••Continue to build, manage and improve the Alaska Farmers’ Market-Quest Card Program. •Conduct outreach to farmers’ markets and farmer stands to expand participation. •Develop and provide training and materials for all farmers’ markets and farm stands participating in the program. •Increase marketing initiatives through various traditional and social media sources to raise awareness of the program and increase reach to low income Alaskans. •Identify funding sources and write grants to continue the AFMQP incentive program. •Develop systems for markets to track activities and program data for end of market season evaluation report.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Possible statewide travel .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : None

Service Areas : Health , Community Outreach , Hunger .

Skills : Public Health , Community Organization , Communications , Business/Entrepreneur , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Fund raising/Grant Writing .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Alaska Farmers' Market Quest Program Coordinator (in Palmer)

Program Start/End Date
04/20/2015 - 04/23/2016

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ALASKA

Accepting Applications
From 12/23/2014 To 02/01/2015

Contact	Diane Peck
3601 C St
Anchorage AK 99503
907-269-8447
diane.peck@alaska.gov

Listing ID	53159


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