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3 Summer Power of We Consortium AmeriCorps
positions
are being
sought for 
the Greater
Lansing Food Bank’s Garden Project and Lansing
Roots Programs. Service periods are March 20 – August 25, 2017, and each includes a $3,200 stipend.
For more information on The Power of We Michigan AmeriCorps, please see the attached flyer.
The application deadline is 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 24th.
OPEN POSITIONS
The Resource
Center Leader will perform
a variety of duties to expand and enrich
Garden Project services, especially to underserved populations, through resource distribution, promoting a more sustainable food system and improving access to healthy foods. Service will include leading volunteers at the Garden Project Resource Center,
providing onsite community educational 
opportunities,
offering gardening advice and aiding in plant, seed, and tool distribution. The RCL will organize, schedule and lead garden volunteers at the GP Demonstration Garden and local community gardens, providing general garden maintenance and site improvements. Full
position description and application instructions are here.
The Community
Garden Liaison will serve
the network of
Garden Project community gardens, with a concentrated focus at five high-need gardens. Goals for the CGL include fostering on-site community leadership, leading volunteers, assisting with translation and resource allocation and providing basic gardening
maintenance, all under the overarching goal of creating more sustainable and inclusive growing spaces. This member will continue to build outreach and education capacity through modeling direct service for community gardeners and volunteers. Full position
description and application instructions are here.
The Lansing
Roots Farm and Garden Development Assistant will
assist in the production and distribution of fresh produce for donation, assist in community and infrastructure development at the 5-acre refugee-specific community garden on site, and coordinate all volunteer activities at
Lansing Roots. This position requires daily work at the Lansing Roots Farm site in Mason, is very physical in nature, and will be performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Work may also be based at our Lansing Administrative Office. Goals of this position
include increasing the amount of fresh produce available to low-income individuals, improving site infrastructure, fostering community among gardeners and farmers, and developing a strong network of volunteers. Full position description and application instructions
are here.
If you have any questions regarding these positions, please contact
Julie Lehman for Garden Project or
Ben Sommers for Lansing Roots. Questions about AmeriCorps Michigan or the application/hiring processes should be directed to
Andrea Villanueva.
Majel Maes
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office and administrative coordinator
mailing: p.o. box 16224 |
lansing, mi 48901
office: 919 filley |
lansing, mi 48906
warehouse: 2116 mint |
lansing, mi 48906
p: 517.853.7804 f: 517.853.7817 |
www.greaterlansingfoodbank.org
Serving Eaton, Ingham, Clinton, Shiawassee, Gratiot, Isabella & Clare counties.
