About the Position
Fit4Kids is partnering with the City of Richmond to host AmeriCorps Members! We are excited to offer this educational opportunity to candidates who have an appetite for hands-on delicious garden fun! You will lead students in planting, growing, harvesting, and tasting veggies, helping them build healthy habits for life. This is a terrific opportunity for someone who loves the outdoors and education and is looking for an exciting year of learning and growth.
This is a 12 month commitment from early September 2024 to mid-summer 2025. We have one Garden and Nutrition position:
- Full Time which is roughly 34 hours per week with a $23,000 stipend paid biweekly.
Other AmeriCorps benefits include the Segal American Education Award to pay for college expenses or repay qualified student loans, as well as student loan forbearance.
The Garden and Nutrition AmeriCorps members will teach garden-based lessons in partner Richmond Public Schools, both during the school day and in after school programs. The Member will collaborate with schools to maintain their school garden and recruit community members to help with garden maintenance. The purpose of the program is to get students’ hands dirty in their learning garden and encourage them to eat fruits and veggies and drink more water.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead hands-on in-person lessons that integrate the garden into the core, standards-based curriculum
- Maintain communication between Fit4Kids staff, school staff, teachers, and volunteers
- Collect and enter data for various program evaluation requirements to ensure program effectiveness
- Assist with some greenhouse duties such as planting seeds, transplanting seedlings, and more!
Qualifications
- A great attitude, willingness to learn, and strong communications skills.
- Experience working with children is a plus!
- Commit to a school year of service from September 2024 to mid-summer 2025. Hours typically coincide with the RPS elementary school schedule (typically 9:00 am to 4:00 pm)
- Complete an AmeriCorps application
- Submit to a background checks and fingerprinting
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien
- Have at least a GED or high school diploma
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
- Must be proficient with, or open to learning on a quick curve, Google Drive and email
- Access to reliable transportation as you will have to visit 10 schools across Richmond.
Benefits:
AmeriCorps benefits include health insurance (for the FT position only), the Segal American Education Award to pay for college expenses or repay qualified student loans, as well as student loan forbearance.
About the Organization:
Greater Richmond Fit4Kids is a non-profit organization created to improve the health and wellness of children by increasing physical activity and promoting healthy eating.
Fit4Kids is committed to equal access and opportunity for everyone. Fit4Kids does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religious affiliation, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, or veteran status in employment, partnership or program delivery.
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