This job expired on April 18, 2020
AmeriCorps Food Educator/School Farm Common Threads Farm
- Date Posted February 18, 2020
- Location Bellingham, WA
- Category Education / Nonprofit
- Job type Full-Time
Company description
When kids eat better, they learn better, act better and feel better. Common Threads programs aim to increase the likelihood that kids will make healthy food choices as they age, and decrease the likelihood of food related illnesses such as obesity and diabetes.
Job description
Common Threads is currently recruiting for a statewide team of 20 AmeriCorps Food Educators and School Farmers who will serve from August 24, 2020-August 14, 2021. AmeriCorps members receive a total stipend for the year of $15K (pre-tax), health insurance, food stamps (if eligible) and an end of service educational award of $6,095.
AmeriCorps Food Educators and School Farmers teach gardening and cooking classes to kids in schools across Whatcom County. Food Educators may apply to serve at Common Threads' site in Bellingham, WA and/or at the site of our partners in other parts of WA state. Please only apply for the farmer position if you feel confident managing farm and garden spaces with minimal support and offering agricultural peer support for the Food Educator team.
For more information about the positions, the application process, or our statewide team, click here.
Compensation
this position is : salaried
Application instructions
This job expired on April 18, 2020
DeadlineJuly 31, 2020