Community Garden Program Coordinator-RuralEdge/VHCB

AmeriCorps; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance if eligible

Education award

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Training

Job summary

RuralEdge, through the VHCB AmeriCorps program, seeks a Community Garden Program Coordinator in Vermont. The role focuses on garden coordination, resident engagement, workshops, and volunteer management to build a sustainable, resident-driven program that can grow for years to come.

The position runs 40 hours per week for 47 weeks, with a living allowance of $31,000 and an education award of $7,395 upon completion. Start date in January 2027 with full-time service in the Northeast Kingdom.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in community gardening or volunteer coordination is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, implementation, and support of RuralEdge's community garden program.
• Develop seasonal garden plans and coordinate planting, maintenance, and harvest activities with residents, volunteers, and staff.
• Engage residents in garden activities and encourage resident leadership and participation.
• Plan and facilitate educational workshops related to gardening, food, nutrition, and food access.
• Secure garden resources, supplies, and educational programming; provide technical assistance.
• Visit RuralEdge properties to coordinate garden activities, workshops, and volunteer opportunities.
• Maintain records of resident engagement and garden events to track outcomes and expand the program.
• Support development of systems to enhance program sustainability.
• Participate in VHCB AmeriCorps trainings and program initiatives.

Skills

Communications

Community Organization

Leadership

General Skills

Social Services

Team Work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

This position will provide garden coordination, resident engagement, educational workshops, volunteer management, and community partnership development. Establish systems for tracking participation and outcomes to help RuralEdge create a more sustainable, organized, and resident-driven program that can continue to grow for years to come! RuralEdge strengthens Northeast Kingdom communities one home at a time. RuralEdge envisions Northeast Kingdom communities where every individual can live in stable, affordable housing with access to the services they need to live a healthy and prosperous life. 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. 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) for the service term. Member will receive an education award of $7,395 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service.

Member Duties

• Coordinate development, implementation, and support of RuralEdge's community garden program
• Develop seasonal garden plans and coordinate planting, maintenance, harvesting, preparation with residents, volunteers, and staff
• Engage residents in garden activities and encourage resident leadership and participation
• Plan and facilitate educational workshops related to gardening, food, nutrition, food access
• Secure garden resources, supplies, educational programming, and technical assistance related to the program
• Visit with RuralEdge properties throughout the service area to coordinate garden activities, workshops, volunteer opportunities, and more
• Maintain records of resident engagement and garden events to track outcomes and expand the program
• Support the development of systems to enhance program sustainability
• 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
• Housing

Skills

• Communications
• Community Organization
• Leadership
• General Skills
• Social Services
• Team Work

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Community Garden Program Coordinator-RuralEdge/VHCB

Program Start/End Date

01/12/2027 - 12/10/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

VERMONT

Accepting Applications

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

Contact

Rebecca Bingham

1222 Main St.

St. Johnsbury VT 05819

8028283249

[e-mail]

https://vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps