Grow Ohio Valley Urban Farm AmeriCorps

Not found for 'AmeriCorps; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education award

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Training

Job summary

Grow Ohio Valley is seeking AmeriCorps Urban Farm members to grow fruits and vegetables across four urban farm sites in Wheeling, WV. Members will seed, plant, maintain, harvest, process, and distribute locally grown produce while educating the community on nutrition and agriculture.

This full-time program runs 01/01/2026 to 12/21/2026, offering a living allowance, education award, health coverage, and hands-on urban farming experience in West Virginia and Pittsburgh areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in community organizing/outreach.
• Knowledge of nutrition education and agriculture.
• Experience in non-profit management or volunteers coordination.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Seed, plant, maintain, harvest, process and distribute locally grown produce.
• Provide nutrition and agricultural education to the community.
• Maintain urban farm sites to create welcoming outdoor spaces for residents.
• Support volunteers and coordinate activities at multiple urban farm sites.

Skills

Community Organization

Education

General Skills

Environment

Non-Profit Management

Team Work

Job description

Grow Ohio Valley increases the availability of local produce by growing food on four urban farm sites, including a greenhouse, two high tunnels, an apple orchard, and a large urban garden. We operate a year-round farmer's market and grocery store to provide local producers with a reliable sales outlet. We coordinate a Summer CSA program; sourcing local produce from multiple farms and distributing well-rounded produce boxes to consumers. We help around 30 participants each year create gardens in their homes to teach and help community members grow their own food. Our mission is to empower community members to make food choices that are beneficial for their physical health and the health of the local food economy.

Member Duties

• Urban Farm AmeriCorps members will serve on four urban farm sites growing fruits and vegetables.
• They will be seeding, planting, maintaining, harvesting, processing, and distributing locally grown produce.
• Members will maintain urban farm sites to provide the community with valuable outdoor spaces.
• Members will provide education to promote the advancement of nutrition and agricultural education.

Program Benefits

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage
• Living Allowance
• Training

Terms

• Car recommended
• Permits working at another job during off hours

Service Areas

• Community and Economic Development
• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth
• Education
• Environment
• Health
• Hunger

Skills

• Community Organization
• Education
• General Skills
• Environment
• Non-Profit Management
• Team Work

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Grow Ohio Valley Urban Farm AmeriCorps

Program Start/End Date

01/01/2026 - 12/21/2026

Work Schedule

Full Time

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

WEST VIRGINIA Pittsburgh

Accepting Applications

From 09/23/2025 To 12/31/2026

Contact

Drew Robinson

1006 Grandview St

Wheeling WV 26003

304-233-4769

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