Local Food VISTA Grow Ohio Valley
- Date Posted January 08, 2018
- Location Wheeling, WV
- Category Nonprofit
- Job type Internship/Apprentice
Grow Ohio Valley is building thriving communities through local food. We operate five production sites, including an urban apple orchard, two high tunnel greenhouses, and a geothermal hothouse. Produce grown at these sites is combined with produce from local farms and loaded onto our mobile farmers market. The market brings fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and honey to food deserts - areas which have limited access to fresh foods. Complementary educational programs teach community members gardening skills, how to prepare healthy meals, and the importance of eating fresh produce. With these efforts, we hope to fashion a new economic landscape, one offering increased prosperity, improved health, and a better environment!
Internship description We are looking for passionate candidates to fill this role immediately.Gain experience leading grant writing and fundraising initiatives at Grow Ohio Valley as you work side by side with the executive director. You will review and facilitate improvements in a wide variety of food security programs. You will also help collect program data as various food access and education initiatives take place. Join us to become part strategizer and part storyteller.
VISTAs receive a living allowance as well as federal benefits, such as health insurance. Read more on our website.
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