Education Assistant - HF

Not found for 'AmeriCorps; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Housing

Living Allowance

Stipend

Training

Job summary

Rio Grande Farm Park seeks an Education Assistant to support outdoor, environmental, and regenerative farming education programming in 2027. You will assist the Education Coordinator with several programs including 5th Day, Farm to School, PALS, Adult Education, and Rising Stewards for high school youth, plus community and farmer education events.

Responsibilities include developing curricula on regenerative agriculture, coordinating with partners, creating multimedia materials, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Requires college degree or higher.
• Experience with youth education and community programs preferred.
• Interest in regenerative agriculture and environmental education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing education programs for youth and adults.
• Support communication and outreach for Farm Park events and programs.
• Coordinate with partner organizations and community groups.
• Assist with marketing, signage, and multimedia educational materials.
• Help with program logistics, equipment, and site maintenance.

Skills

Communications

Education

Leadership

Public Health

Teaching/Tutoring

Youth Development

General Skills

Environment

Social Services

Team Work

Agriculture/Farming/Gardening

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree

Job description

The Rio Grande Farm Park seeks a passionate, community-oriented Education Assistant to help implement outdoor, environmental, and regenerative farming educational programming in 2027. The primary focus will be to assist the Education Coordinator in implementing 5th Day programming, Farm to School programming, PALS programming, Adult Education programming, and 2027 Rising Stewards - a summer working and learning experience for high school youth. This member will also assist with farmer educational events and community educational events that will occur at the Rio Grande Farm Park. This person will get to know community members and bring them in to share their knowledge related to regenerative agriculture. They will also help the Farm Park with multimedia education opportunities and passive education opportunities, such as interpretative signage, video, website maintenance, and social media. This person will participate in creating a long-term vision and curriculum around RGFP educational programming. This will include supporting nature based and environmental education in the San Luis Valley.

Member Duties

• Assist in implementations & design of summer high school program, Rising Stewards.
• Facilitate food & recreational activities for students.
• Assist with youth-related activities & partner with Generation Wild organizations.
• Assist with prepping & coordinating Farm to School programs, nature based curriculum development & material preparation for K-12 students.
• Assist with planning & recruitment of farmers attending agricultural conferences, workshops & farm tours hosted by RGFP, community partners & other organizations.
• Assist with marketing/promoting programs & events.
• Participate with the Mercadillo farmers’ market.
• Integrate educational opportunities at the Farm Park.
• SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: Supporting greenhouse management, grounds keeping, facilities, farm production.
• Maintain program equipment/supplies.
• Participate in rotational "cross-pollination" experiences across all food systems programs.

Program Benefits

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Housing
• Living Allowance
• Stipend
• 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 ,
• Education ,
• Environment ,
• Health ,
• Hunger .

Skills

• Communications ,
• Education ,
• Leadership ,
• Public Health ,
• Teaching/Tutoring ,
• Youth Development ,
• General Skills ,
• Environment ,
• Social Services ,
• Team Work ,
• Agriculture/Farming/Gardening .

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Education Assistant - HF

Program Start/End Date

03/01/2027 - 10/24/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 54

Program Locations

• COLORADO

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Accepting Applications

From 09/25/2026 To 10/23/2026

Contact

Marisela Ballesteros
PO Box 323
Gunnison CO 81230
9705964135
https://www.mountainrootsfoodproject.org/healthy-futures