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Company Name : AmeriCorps
Location : Alaska
Position : CoF FSWCD Community Gardens Summer Associate
Job Description : CoF FSWCD Community Gardens Summer Associate
The Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District Summer Associate will assist with the development of the community garden at the Fairbanks Food Bank Clubhouse and our ongoing Community Hydroponic Farm Project which is a USDA/NIFA grant funded program. The produce from these projects will support the HELP program at the Fairbanks Community Food Bank which provides services for medically referred clients. Activities include assisting with presentations about gardening practices and nutrition, continuing development of existing community gardens in South Fairbanks and increasing community involvement with sustainable gardening. The AmeriCorps VISTA program in Fairbanks is housed through the City of Fairbanks (CoF). Summer Associates serve for 10-weeks helping local organizations meet their needs through direct or indirect service. Summer Associates work 40 hours per week and in Fairbanks, receive a monthly living allowance of $1,314 which is paid bi-weekly. At the end of a successful 10-week service term, they also have the choice between an education award of $1,342 or a cash stipend of $345.
Member Duties : The FSWCD SA will develop three urban community gardens and use the produce to augment organizations serving food insecure communities and individuals. Activities include: 1.Consider alternate ways to improve safety, accuracy and efficiency in the garden before, during and after the gardening season 2.Promote sustainable gardening opportunities to the community by creating an example for future community gardens 3.Assist in harvesting and processing finished products 4.Aid in distribution of produce to organizations within FSWCD’s outreach 5. Work with gardens that provide food for the Fairbanks Community Food Bank to redistribute to needy families 6. Use produce from the garden to augment the JP Jones Community Development Center summer youth program and the Fairbanks Community Food Bank 8. Educate the public about gardening practices and plant needs/nutrients 9. Attend local community meetings with supervisor to promote FSWCD and its projects
Program Benefits : Training , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Hunger , Education , Health , Environment , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Environment , Education , Community Organization , Teaching/Tutoring , Communications , Team Work .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
CoF FSWCD Community Gardens Summer Associate
Program Start/End Date
05/23/2022 – 07/31/2022
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
ALASKA
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 04/01/2022 To 04/29/2022
Contact
Melissa Sikes
590 University Ave
Fairbanks AK 99709
907-479-1213 x5
mel.fswcd@gmail.com
fairbankssoilwater.org/
Listing ID
111009
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