Food Access & Community Engagement Coordinator

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Avantages offerts par ce poste

Childcare assistance

Education award upon successful 1-year

Housing

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Stipend

Training

Résumé du poste

Mountain Roots Food Project in Gunnison, CO is seeking a Community Food Systems Coordinator - HF under AmeriCorps State/National to advance local food security. You will help coordinate food distribution, engage with underserved households, and build community partnerships to expand access to fresh, healthy foods.

The role offers full-time hours, housing support, and an education award as part of AmeriCorps benefits. Program runs 01/18/2027–12/19/2027 in COLORADO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ages 18–54.
• Full-time schedule.
• AmeriCorps State/National program.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and lead local food distribution initiatives like weekly produce distributions/food rescue.
• Support local procurement by collaborating with farms, food pantries & partner organizations.
• Assist in design and implementation of projects that expand access to fresh, healthy, local foods.
• Engage with low-income households to support access to nutritious food & promote self-sufficiency.
• Build and sustain partnerships with community organizations addressing food insecurity in the Gunnison Valley.
• Support and participate in cooking classes, community gardens, agritourism and engagement events.
• Assist in volunteer coordination & community outreach.
• Participate in rotational cross-pollination experiences across Mountain Roots programs including Farm to School.
• Transport participants and food in company vehicles (15-passenger vans).

Connaissances

Community Organization

Medicine

Public Health

Environment

Social Services

Team Work

Agriculture/Farming/Gardening

Formation

High school diploma/GED

Description du poste

Mountain Roots Food Project in Gunnison, CO is seeking a Community Food Systems Coordinator - HF under AmeriCorps State/National to advance local food security. You will help coordinate food distribution, engage with underserved households, and build community partnerships to expand access to fresh, healthy foods.

The role offers full-time hours, housing support, and an education award as part of AmeriCorps benefits. Program runs 01/18/2027–12/19/2027 in COLORADO.