26-27 Pierce Conservation District Farm Program Specialist

AmeriCorps

Puyallup (WA)

On-site

USD 24,759 - 29,656

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Training

Childcare assistance if eligible

Health coverage

Education award upon completion

Farm share

Bus pass

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking a Farm Program Specialist to join the Pierce Conservation District. This position involves supporting urban agriculture initiatives and connecting community members to food systems through hands-on education and outreach.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about agriculture and community engagement, possess teaching skills, and be ready to lead workshops and work parties. This is a full-time role with numerous benefits including training, childcare assistance, and an education award.

Qualifications

Experience in teaching and community engagement.
Ability to lead groups and manage tasks.
Familiarity with local food systems and agriculture.

Responsibilities

Connect community members to food systems through gardening.
Teach workshops on agricultural practices.
Lead community work parties for agriculture projects.
Recruit and outreach for the program.
Compile grant opportunities for local farmers.

Skills

Teaching workshops

Leadership

Community outreach

Resource development

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Program Overview

This is an AmeriCorps/Washington Service Corps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. Pierce Conservation District is a government agency that conserves and restores the natural resources of both urban and rural Pierce County. Harvest Pierce County (HPC) is the Urban Agriculture wing of Pierce Conservation District, aiming to grow a thriving and just food system for our community. The member will serve as part of the HPC team and focus on supporting the next generation of farmers. The monthly stipend amount is $2,438. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting in early July.

Member Duties

The Farm Program Specialist supports the HPC mission by connecting community members to each other and to their food systems through gardening, gleaning, and education.

Teach workshops
Lead work parties
Conduct recruitment and outreach for the program
Develop systems to support local farmers with additional resources, such as compiling grant opportunities

Program Benefits