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Arthur Morgan Institute Summer Associate

Summer Associate will assist an AmeriCorps VISTA as part of ongoing organizational efforts to build a strong regional food system that will benefit local communities by increasing access to fresh, healthy food, expanding employment opportunities, addressing issues of food insecurity, and supporting local efforts to strengthen community self-reliance and resilience. The food and agricultural sectors are the largest industries in Ohio, accounting for 11 percent of the state’s employment. As part of the nation’s “breadbasket,” the region is well equipped to grow food for its people—yet in 2016 Ohio ranked fifth in the nation for food insecurity. That ranking reflects an increase in the number of Ohio households experiencing food insecurity, from 15.5 percent in 2012 to 16.1 percent in 2016, which exceeds the 2016 national rate of 12.3 percent. Southwest Ohio has a high concentration of food insecure zones; in Montgomery County, the rate was 18 percent, in Greene County, 13.9 percent, and in 2015, Springfield, the largest urban center in Clark County, was named the most food insecure city in Ohio. Furthermore, the lack of access to healthy foods has been linked to decreased health outcomes, and both Montgomery and Clark counties rank low on these measures. Making fresh, local food more accessible to local consumers, and providing them with the knowledge, tools, and support to grow their own food, can help address area food insecurity and also improve community economics. Our project builds on a foodshed assessment conducted by Community Solutions, which found that small farmers in the region face challenges connecting directly with local consumers as well as in restoring soil and water health to urban soil that has been contaminated and depleted. It also builds on the foundation laid by previous food access initiatives in Springfield, including a partnership between Community Solutions and the Springfield City School District on a Farm to School project.

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Member Duties : Community Solutions seeks a passionate, committed individual to join our team as an Americorps Summer Associate supporting local farmers markets, maintaining community gardens, and supporting efforts to increase food security and soil health in a three-county area. Job responsibilities will include coordinating a farm stand, managing the EBT transactions at local farmers markets, developing marketing materials for the use of EBT machines, and assisting a farm manager in Springfield to maintain community and school gardens. Experience and skills required 1. Excellent written and oral communication skills 2. Ability to interact with diverse populations and work collaboratively 3. Computer literacy 4. Self-motivated worker 5. Ability to perform research Experience and skills preferred 1. Familiarity with food system, and agricultural issues 2. Familiarity with area food network, food insecurity and related issues 3. Familiarity with gardening and cooking with fresh foods

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .

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

Service Areas :
Hunger , Health .

Skills :
Writing/Editing , General Skills , Computers/Technology , Education , Community Organization .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Arthur Morgan Institute Summer Associate

Program Start/End Date
06/04/2018 - 08/12/2018

Work Schedule	Summer

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO

Accepting Applications
From 02/05/2018 To 04/24/2018

Contact	Amy Harper
131 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd
Yellow Springs OH 45387
9377672161
vistaleader@ohiocdc.org

Listing ID	78923


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