AgCorps Ag Steward

AmeriCorps; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Stipend

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Childcare assistance

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps AgCorps in Montana seeks members for education-focused service in K-12 schools and nonprofits emphasizing agricultural education.

Members implement local food promos, create outreach materials, coordinate events, monitor grants, and support volunteers. Education award and health coverage are provided, with a full-time schedule and a 01/11/2027 - 11/19/2027 term.

Position requires some college, ability to lift 50 lbs, and valid driver\'s license; training and evaluation are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak in public settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of multiple computer applications.
• Valid driver\'s license.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Interest in plants, invasive species, bees, agritourism.
• Attendance to mandatory trainings and participation in evaluation and reporting is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Implement local food promotional projects
• Collaborate with partners to review and update shared resources
• Create educational and outreach materials
• Conduct monitoring for grants
• Conduct trainings and events on mapping systems
• Create story and project maps for noxious weeds
• Assist with scheduling, logistics, & outreach needs
• Potential conference support
• Work collaboratively with botanists to develop and refine the position, roles, and processes
• Conduct volunteer outreach and manage volunteer data

Skills

Public Speaking

Written Communication

Computers/Technology

Driver's License

Volunteer Management

Team Work

Education

Leadership

Education

Some college

Job description

AgCorps members with a focus on education are generally serving in k-12 schools or non-profits with a strong emphasis on agricultural education. There is also the possibility of assisting with Ag-focused summer camps and events. Most members are utilizing a Farm to School, Ag in the Classroom, or Harvest of the Month curriculum. Specific position duties vary depending on host site location. Specific positions under Ag Education can be found at: https://agr.mt.gov/Topics/A-D/AgCorps-pages/Current-Positions.

Member Duties

• Implement local food promotional projects
• Collaborate with partners to review and update shared resources
• Create educational and outreach materials
• Conduct monitoring for grants
• Conduct trainings and events on mapping systems
• Create story and project maps for noxious weeds
• Assist with scheduling, logistics, & outreach needs
• Potential conference support
• Work collaboratively with botanists to develop and refine the position, roles, and processes
• Conduct volunteer outreach and manage volunteer data

Possible KSAs

• Ability to speak in public settings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of multiple computer applications
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
• Interest in plants, invasive species, bees, agritourism
• Attendance to mandatory trainings and participation in evaluation and reporting is a requirement

Program Benefits

• Training
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Stipend
• Health Coverage
• Living Allowance

Terms

• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Uniforms provided and required
• Car recommended

Service Areas

• Community Outreach
• Health
• Environment

Skills

• Education
• Community Organization
• Leadership
• Environment
• General Skills
• Computers/Technology
• Non-Profit Management
• Team Work
• Communications
• Public Speaking
• Fund raising/Grant Writing

Summary

Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National

Program: AgCorps Ag Steward

Program Start/End Date: 01/11/2027 - 11/19/2027

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level Some college

Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: 85

Program Locations MONTANA

Accepting Applications From 07/29/2026 To 12/21/2026

Contact Amanda Coyle

302 N Roberts St

Helena MT 59601

4064447819

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