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The Power of We Consortium AmeriCorps State Program is hiring members for it's summer 2018 term! All positions are housed in Ingham County and have a heavy focus on gardening and gardening education. Please pass this opportunity along to individuals who would be interested. More information on how to apply and the specific positions available can be found below. Thanks!

Deadline to Apply is February 23rd!

The Power of We Consortium AmeriCorps State Program is looking for individuals passionate about healthy lifestyles

AmeriCorps State members serve Ingham County residents through direct service with programming and resource sharing. Members will serve populations experiencing food insecurity and disproportionately high rates of obesity and related chronic disease through the following activities:


Adult & Youth Nutrition Education Members create, organize and facilitate nutrition education workshops on topics such as what's a vitamin, how to read a nutrition label, grocery shopping on a budget, cooking demos, and physical fitness classes.	Food Distributions & Free Meal Programs Members organize and facilitate local food distributions, food pantries and free meal programs to utilize gleaned food to alleviate hunger in low-opportunity neighborhoods.	Gardening Education Members coordinate and manage gardening 101 classes on topics such as composting, organic pest management, parts of a plant, how to harvest and preserve food to encourage year round healthy eating habits.


Food Access Referrals Members provide residents with referrals to other food benefits or programs in Ingham County.	Volunteer Management Members recruit, train, and retain volunteers to assist in their programming.	Community Garden Management Members provide guide-by-the-side gardening expertise and free resources through the management of community garden plots.

Members serve April 3rd, 2018 - August 31st, 2018

The Power of We Consortium AmeriCorps State Program is now hiring for Summer 2018! Members will serve April 3rd, 2018 - August 31st, 20118, receive a living stipend of $3,200, loan forbearance for eligible loans, an education award of $1,538.36 and hands on experience in local food systems. If you're interested in learning about local food systems, gaining professional experience while growing personally, APPLY by

FEBRUARY 23RD BY 5PM.

To apply send your cover letter & resume to AmeriCorps State Program Director, Andrea Villanueva at [log in to unmask]

To learn more about the Power of We Consortium AmeriCorps State Program and review open positions, click the link below.

CLICK HERE to view a full list of available positions!

Questions about the program can be sent to Andrea Villanueva, Program Director, at [log in to unmask] or at 517-887-4558.

Power of We Consortium, C/o Ingham County Health Dept, 5303 S Cedar St, PO Box 30161, Lansing, MI 48909-7661

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