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The Ingham County Health Department is still accepting applications for AmeriCorps members for our October 14th start date. All positions are healthy lifestyle focused and in Greater Lansing. Please share with your networks, thanks!

Join our award winning cohort for the 2019-20 term.

BECOME AN AMERICORPS MEMBER

Now Hiring Individuals Passionate About Food Justice

Join the Ingham County Health Department's award-winning AmeriCorps State Program this fall! If you're passionate about food access, nutrition, social justice, and civic engagement we want you to join our team from October 14, 2019 - September 21, 2020. 

The ICHD AmeriCorps State Program places members at non-profit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based institutions to work directly with the community in areas of food access and healthy lifestyles programming. 

As an ICHD AmeriCorps State member you'll gain first-hand experience in coordinating local food system programs, build a network within National Service, and expand your professional skills.

 

October 2019

14

Service Starts!

 

 

Members will:

  • Coordinate & manage food distributions
  • Plan & facilitate nutrition, gardening, and exercise workshops
  • Manage community gardens
  • Grow fresh, culturally appropriate produce for distribution
  • Link gardeners with resources so they can successfully grow their own food
  • Recruit, train, and lead volunteers

 

 

 

Benefits of Service:

 

Full-time members :

  • Serve 1700 hours = 36 hours/week
  • Living stipend of $13,992
  • Health, dental and vision coverage
  • Student loan forbearance for eligible student loans
  • Interest accrual repayment for eligible student loans
  • Education award of $6,095 upon successful completion of service

 

Part-time members:

  • Serve 900 hours = 20-25 hours/week
  • Living stipend of $6,996
  • Student loan forbearance for eligible student loans
  • Interest accrual repayment for eligible student loans
  • Education award of $3,047.50 upon successful completion of service

 

To view a full list of available position CLICK HERE to visit our website. 

To apply send a COVER LETTER and RESUME to Andrea Villanueva, ICHD AmeriCorps State Program Director at [log in to unmask]

Deadline to apply is August 2nd, 2019 but will accept applications on a rolling basis! 

 

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5303 S. Cedar Street, Suite 2400
Lansing, MI 48911

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