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Exiting postion in Lansing with Allen Neighborhood Center. Julie Cotton, M.S. Academic Specialist Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Michigan State University A264 Plant and Soil Science Building East Lansing, MI 48824 [log in to unmask] 517-355-0271 ext. 1156 undergrads: www.safss.msu.edu grads: www.effs.msu.edu Begin forwarded message: > Allen Neighborhood Center’s Gardening Educator, AmeriCorps member > > Established in 1999, Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC) is a hub for neighborhood revitalization and for activities > that promote the health, safety, stability, and economic well-being of residents and other stakeholders in the > northeast quadrant of Lansing, MI. ANC’s work in “comprehensive and integrative community development” has > resulted in signature projects, such as the Hunter Park GardenHouse. This program and many others have emerged > from ANC’s frequent and inclusive neighborhood forums, designed to address emerging issues, including food > security and food access, and ensure the development of pioneering, resident-driven strategies for community > improvement. > > Member Activities > This member will serve as the Gardening Educator of the Hunter Park GardenHouse/Urban Farming Program. > Specific duties include: > Collaborate with the GardenHouse Director to develop and promote a robust gardening program throughout > the Eastside (link neighbors to resources, assist with planning, promoting, and facilitating of garden > education offerings including home garden visits, workshops, and Urban Gardener Certification Program. > Collaborate with Youth Programs Coordinator to develop, promote, and facilitate Youth Service Corps > program for 11-17 year olds. Specific youth projects include: Garden-in-a-Box, Edible Park, and Fruit Tree > Project. > Provide guide-by-the-side instruction/mentoring to GardenHouse volunteers and visitors during > GardenHouse open hours. > Thoroughly document the effectiveness and impact of GardenHouse programs through dot and paper surveys > (# served, % increase in consumption of fruits and vegetables, etc.) > Minimum Qualifications > Commitment to serve 1700 hours from October 14, 2014- September 18, 2015. > High school degree, GED certificate or agree to achieve GED within the year > Minimum of 18 year of age, US citizen or permanent resident status > Desire and ability to engage with a diverse group of people, particularly those living in low-income > distressed neighborhoods > Ability to function independently and in a team environment > 1+ years’ experience in urban gardening/farming (seedling care, soil, compost, pest & disease control) > Computer skills, Excellent written and oral communication skills. > Flexible availability required (some night and weekends) > Member Benefits > A full time AmeriCorps member is expected to serve 1700 hours from October 14, 2014 - September 18, 2015. Full > time AmeriCorps members receive training, a living allowance of $12,100, an educational award of $5,645 after > completing the service term, and loan forbearance for qualified student loans. Full time members receive health > insurance. Members attend a mandatory orientation when service begins, and are invited to attend monthly trainings > and meetings by the Power of We Consortium. Allen Neighborhood Center will also make additional training > opportunities available. > > Cover letter and resume due Tuesday, August 12. > > Please send submissions to Rita O’Brien and Isaias Solis: > > Rita O’Brien, Hunter Park GardenHouse Director > Allen Neighborhood Center > 1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48912 > 517-999-3910 > [log in to unmask] > > Isaias Solis, Coordinator > Power of We Consortium > 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing, MI 48911 > [log in to unmask] >