Community Garden Program Coordinator - RuralEdge

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Education award

Training

Childcare assistance

Job summary

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps through the VHCB AmeriCorps program in Burlington, Vermont offers a full-time service opportunity supporting housing and homeless services. You will plan and prepare meals for youth at the Drop-In Center, engage participants in wellness activities, and coordinate with staff to provide counseling and referrals.

The position includes a living allowance and an education award after completion. Program starts Jan 12, 2027 and ends Dec 10, 2027.

Qualifications

• Program Start/End Date: 01/12/2027- 12/10/2027.
• Work Schedule: Full Time.
• Age Requirement: 17-99.
• Program Locations: VERMONT.
• Accepting Applications: 09/14/2026-12/11/2026.

Responsibilities

• Plan meals, grocery shop, manage food donations, and organize the Drop-In Kitchen.
• Cook and serve meals to youth at the Drop-In Center.
• Coordinate healthy cooking, nutrition, and food preparation classes for youth.
• Manage volunteers and increase volunteer & meal donations programs.
• Coordinate with staff to provide informal counseling, support, and referral services to youth.

Skills

Communications

Community Organization

Youth Development

General Skills

Social Services

Team Work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Gain experience in the human service field, and have a tangible impact on the lives of young people while you collaborate with other passionate individuals to meet the rising needs for housing and homeless services in our community. Provide accessible and balanced meals to youth experiencing food insecurity. Plan and prepare meals, adhere to a weekly food budget, and manage food donations and kitchen volunteers. Engage youth participants and foster a safe, healthy environment at the Drop-In Center.This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps). The VHCB AmeriCorps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape.Spectrum Youth and Family Services' mission is to empower teenagers, young adults, and their families to make and sustain positive changes through prevention, intervention, and life skills services.This position is Full Time: Requires 1,720 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 47 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $31,000 (pre-tax) and an education award of $7,395 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service.Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities.

Member Duties

• Plan meals, grocery shop, manage food donations, and organize and maintain the Drop-In Kitchen for successful implementation of the meal program.
• Cook and serve meals to youth at Drop-In Center.
• Coordinate and lead healthy cooking, nutrition, and food preparation classes for youth.
• Manage volunteers and help increase volunteer & meal donations program.
• Coordinate with staff to provide informal counseling, support, and referral services to youth. Attend regular team meeting and group supervision.
• Plan & engage youth in physical activities: hiking, basketball, etc.
• Engage youth in harm reduction, psychoeducation groups, and conversations about healthy choices, coping skills and prosocial, sober choices.
• Build community partnerships to maintain food access for Drop-In clients.
• Participate in an Independent Service Project and in all VHCB AmeriCorps Trainings, Service Days, Events, and Program Initiatives.

Program Benefits

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

Terms

• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours

Service Areas

• Community and Economic Development
• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth
• Hunger
• Homelessness
• Housing

Skills

• Communications
• Community Organization
• Youth Development
• General Skills
• Social Services
• Team Work

Program Start/End Date

01/12/2027- 12/10/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum:17 Maximum:99

Program Locations

VERMONT

Accepting Applications

From 09/14/2026 To 12/11/2026

Contact

Julia Bessy

177 Pearl St

Burlington VT 05401

8028283249

[e-mail]

https://vhcb.org/vhcb-americorps/service-opportunities/