eeCorps Farm to School Educator - School Food Project

AmeriCorps; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the AmeriCorps program as a Farm to School Educator dedicated to enhancing environmental literacy among students in Denver. In this full-time role, you will lead nutrition education initiatives and promote healthy eating through fun, engaging activities and school-based programs. Candidates will gain valuable experience in education while receiving benefits such as a living allowance and health coverage.

Benefits

Living Allowance

Health Coverage

Education award upon successful completion of service

Childcare assistance if eligible

Qualifications

• Applicant should have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in education or youth development preferred.
• Skills in public speaking and teaching will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage nutrition education programs in schools.
• Conduct culinary center tours and greenhouse education.
• Assist with farm field trips and track program performance.

Skills

Youth Development

Education

Teaching/Tutoring

Public Speaking

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

eeCorps Farm to School Educator - School Food Project

eeCorps Farm to School Educator - School Food Project

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Led by the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE), the Environmental Education Corps (eeCorps) AmeriCorps Program places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Colorado to focus on increasing environmental literacy for PreK-12 students. This position will be located at The School Food Project at Boulder Valley School District in Boulder, CO. At the School Food Project, we are dedicated to serving the most nutritious food we can to students and educating them about the benefits of local farming, nutrition, and where food comes from. The AmeriCorps member serving at the School Food Project, as Farm to School Educator, will focus on food system-related Environmental Education programs. This includes conducting cafeteria programs 2-3 times per week at elementary schools, working alongside volunteers to encourage healthy eating for students. They will host culinary center tours and field trips that include greenhouse education. Education programs also include the Advanced Alternative Learning Program for Students (AALPS) and Transitions programs run through the greenhouse at our Culinary Center. Depending on interest, the member may make classroom visits when requested to deliver nutrition and environmental education. The member will also have space to come up with other initiatives based on their skills and interest.

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Member Duties : -Run school-based nutrition education programming -Run Culinary Center/Greenhouse field trips -Plan and manage in-school events that raise awareness of the environmental benefits of plant-based menu entrees -Run the AALPS and Transitions Greenhouse education programs -Assist with farm field trips and in-school environmental education events -Help reduce food waste in the district through education and partner collaboration -Track progress and collect evaluation data for the program’s performance measures -Attend all required eeCorps/AmeriCorps orientations, meetings, and trainings -Complete and submit all necessary eeCorps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines -Some local travel required and occasional statewide travel possible

Program Benefits : Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms

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

Service Areas

Environment , Education , Children/Youth .

Skills

Youth Development , Education , Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills , Public Speaking .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

eeCorps Farm to School Educator - School Food Project

Program Start/End Date

09/02/2025 - 08/15/2026

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations COLORADO

Accepting Applications

From 06/17/2025 To 09/02/2025

To Apply

Phone [phone]

E-mail [e-mail]

Website https://caee.org/jobs/1245

Contact Erin Dreps

4777 National Western Dr

Denver CO 80216

3032739527

[e-mail]

Listing ID 121242

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Government Administration

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