High Rocks-Shepherd University- Tabler Farm

AmeriCorps; Hillsboro (WV); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Childcare assistance

Training

Job summary

The Shepherd University Agricultural Center at Tabler Farm, operated by AmeriCorps, seeks individuals to assist with community outreach, education, and farm-based activities at the Tabler Farm in West Virginia. The role emphasizes leadership in coordinating volunteers and engaging with university and community partners.

Program duties include hosting tours, organizing talks, and promoting sustainable agriculture initiatives, with a focus on hands-on engagement at the farm site.

Qualifications

• General skills and willingness to engage with community partners.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Familiarity with basic computer tools and online communication.

Responsibilities

• Network and organize talks about the program.
• Schedule and host tours and field trips to the farm.
• Promote the program to engage community partners.
• Lead students and volunteers in service at the farm production site.

Skills

General Skills

Communications

Computers/Technology

Public Speaking

Team Work

Leadership

Teaching/Tutoring

Community Organization

Education

Some college

Job description

The Shepherd University Agricultural Center at Tabler Farm is developing a community engaged regional center for training, innovation and research in sustainable agriculture practices that integrate farms into natural landscapes. We collaborate with local organizations to provide fresh produce and farm/food education.

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Member Duties

Community and university outreach and engagement. This includes networking and organizing talks about our program, scheduling and hosting tours and field trips to our farm, and general promotion of the program. Member will also serve as a leader for direct engagement with the farm, leading students and volunteers in their service at the farm production site.

Program Benefits

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

Terms

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

Service Areas

None

Skills

• General Skills
• Communications
• Computers/Technology
• Public Speaking
• Team Work
• Leadership
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Community Organization

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

High Rocks-Shepherd University- Tabler Farm

Program Start/End Date

09/15/2026 - 08/31/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

WEST VIRGINIA

Accepting Applications

From 08/12/2026 To 09/15/2026

Contact

Brooke Burns
High Rocks
Hillsboro WV 24946
3046534891
[e-mail]
highrocks.org

Listing ID 116663