26-27 Pierce Conservation District Gleaning Specialist

AmeriCorps; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 23,123 - 27,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Education award

Childcare assistance (if eligible)

Monthly stipend

Job summary

AmeriCorps is hiring a Gleaning Specialist in Washington to support the Pierce Conservation District's Urban Agriculture division. The position focuses on managing gleaning events, coordinating volunteers, and educating communities about food waste reduction.

Start date 10/01/2026 and end date 08/15/2027; location includes Seattle, Tacoma, and Bremerton. Benefits include a monthly stipend, health coverage, and an education award.

Qualifications

• High‑school diploma or GED.
• Age 18–99.
• English language proficiency.
• Full‑time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage volunteer fruit‑tree and farm gleaning events.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers.
• Conduct outreach to under‑represented communities.
• Provide logistical support for workshops.
• Create, update, and distribute promotional materials.
• Assist in educating the public on food waste reduction.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Outreach

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

This is an AmeriCorps/Washington Service Corps national service position with the Pierce Conservation District's Urban Agriculture division. The Gleaning Specialist will support the Gleaning program, steward fruit‑tree health across the county, and reduce food waste through community education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage volunteer fruit‑tree and farm gleaning events.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers.
• Conduct outreach to under‑represented communities.
• Provide logistical support for workshops.
• Create, update, and distribute promotional materials.
• Assist in educating the public on food waste reduction.

Benefits

• Monthly stipend: $2,438.
• Training & professional development.
• Education award upon successful completion of service.
• Health coverage.
• Childcare assistance (if eligible).

Qualifications

• High‑school diploma or GED.
• Age 18‑99.
• English language proficiency.
• Full‑time schedule.

Program Details

• Program Type: AmeriCorps State/National.
• Start/End Date: 10/01/2026 – 08/15/2027.
• Locations: Washington – Seattle, Tacoma, Bremerton.
• Accepting Applications: 07/16/2026 – 02/01/2027.

Contact

Devon Kerr
308 W Stewart, Puyallup, WA 98371
253‑290‑8232
[e-mail]
https://www.piercecd.org