AmeriCorps Gardens & Wellness Educator

AmeriCorps; Hillsboro (WV); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Training

Childcare assistance

Education award

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking a member for the High Rocks - Gardens, Food, and Wellness Education program in WEST VIRGINIA. This full-time role involves growing fresh food, mentoring youth, leading workshops, and coordinating garden activities across multiple community sites.

The position emphasizes community engagement, teaching youth about gardening, nutrition, and market skills, with opportunities to contribute to wellness education and environmental practices.

Qualifications

• Experience is a bonus but not required.
• Ability to work with youth and community members.
• Willingness to learn about gardening, nutrition, and program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Recruit students and volunteers and coordinate outreach.
• Plant, care for gardens, harvest and process produce.
• Mentor students and lead workshops and wellness activities.
• Support market garden development and post-harvest handling.
• Document attendance and supplies for program records.

Skills

Youth Development

Teaching/Tutoring

Leadership

Community Organization

Computers/Technology

Education

Some college

Job description

AmeriCorps is seeking a member for the High Rocks - Gardens, Food, and Wellness Education program in WEST VIRGINIA. This full-time role involves growing fresh food, mentoring youth, leading workshops, and coordinating garden activities across multiple community sites.

The position emphasizes community engagement, teaching youth about gardening, nutrition, and market skills, with opportunities to contribute to wellness education and environmental practices.