Community Garden Program Coordinator-RuralEdge/VHCB

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Childcare assistance if eligible

Job summary

RuralEdge in Vermont seeks a dedicated coordinator for its Community Garden Program to lead garden planning, resident engagement, and volunteer activities. You will design seasonal plans, facilitate workshops, and ensure strong community partnerships to sustain the program.

The role emphasizes outreach, training, and data tracking to measure participation and outcomes. A strong background in community organizing and collaboration with residents is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities essential.
• Experience coordinating volunteers or community programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and support of RuralEdge's community garden program.
• Develop seasonal garden plans and coordinate planting, maintenance, and harvesting with residents, volunteers, and staff.
• Engage residents in garden activities and promote leadership and participation.
• Plan and facilitate educational workshops on gardening, nutrition, and food access.
• Secure garden resources and provide educational programming and technical assistance.

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