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Rural Action Farm to School VISTA

The VISTA will support fresh, local food access in targeted regional schools and other institutions. Rural Action currently works with local school districts, hospitals, and other institutional markets in Athens and surrounding counties to source increasing amounts of food products from regional suppliers. The VISTA will assist in project management, volunteer management, and coordination with current Rural Action staff and partner organizations. As part of the Farm to School VISTA’s work plan, he or she will engage with community members and Rural Action staff to create written plans with targeted schools or other institutions for fresh produce sourcing. VISTA will also identify and work with new schools in rural areas to bring into meetings and plan for additional local produce procurement. VISTA will work to create new partnerships with institutions in the areas that Rural Action is not currently reaching or is not working with on a consistent level; these partnerships may include Ohio University, O’Bleness Hospital, Marietta College, and other identified institutions. The VISTA will coordinate current school produce sourcing projects with staff and volunteers at the Chesterhill Produce Auction to ensure logistics are in place to meet school needs. The VISTA will assist with grant and plan writing with Rural Action and partners as identified in all other project goals, including sourcing plans and budgets for school cafeterias, sourcing timelines and logistics for fresh product preparation with partners, local product substitution guides and calendars for cafeteria workers, and more.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : The VISTA will work to develop sustainable local food businesses in support of local food hubs in Athens, Morgan, and Perry County; create kitchen plans for schools and cafeterias in beginning stages in each region; recruit hospitals and schools and create local food purchasing plans with each to increase demand for and accessibility of local products; research and pursue funding to support program goals and membership development; provide written support for all aspects of work, including grants, press releases, social media, and mailing lists. Requirements include: ability to work with diverse populations; excellent communication skills, both oral and written; computer and database skills; ability to communicate via social media; excellent organizational skills; ability to work independently; ability to recruit and oversee volunteers; willingness to travel and provide own transportation; ability to work flexible hours, weekends and evenings as needed.

Program Benefits : Training , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible .


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

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

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .

Skills : Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Computers/Technology , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Public Health , Education , Communications , Public Speaking , Youth Development , Leadership .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Rural Action Farm to School VISTA

Program Start/End Date
06/22/2018 - 06/21/2019

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO

Accepting Applications
From 02/26/2018 To 04/18/2018

Contact	Tom Redfern
9030 Hocking Hills Dr
The Plains OH 45780
740-677-4047
vistaleader@ohiocdc.org
goo.gl/Zvq14z

Listing ID	71853


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