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5 people are interested
Arkansas Farm to School Program Coordinator - AmeriCorps VISTA
ORGANIZATION: Access to Healthy Foods Research Group
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5 people are interested
The Arkansas Farm to School Program Coordinator (ARF2S Program Coordinator) will spend their year of service coordinating and growing Arkansas Farm to School. They will build capacity and increase Arkansas Farm to School’s ability to serve its stakeholders in improving the health and wellness of kids, families and communities through a more equitable food system. This is a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA position.
Official application link: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=83264&fromSearch=true
Duties:
- Facilitate the Arkansas Farm to School Network
- Develop and disseminate resources and tools
- Deliver training and technical assistance
- Plan, organize, and implement a statewide farm to school conference
- Develop and execute fundraising and evaluation plans
- Manage community outreach
- Manage Arkansas Farm to School’s communications and online presence (social media, website, newsletters, etc.)
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About Access to Healthy Foods Research Group
Location:
1 Children's Way slot 512-26, Little Rock, AR 72202, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Access to Healthy Foods Research Group is to build evidence, capacity, and support for an equitable food system that fosters the health and wellness of children, families, and communities in Arkansas. The work of the ATHF Research Group focuses on the development, delivery, and evaluation of individual and environmental-level interventions such as farm to school, school and community gardens, and support for increased local and healthy food production, distribution, and consumption.
Description
The ACRI Access to Healthy Foods Research Group conducts state-of-the-art clinical, translational, and community-based research and provides leadership and coordination between various local and state partners to obtain evidence that can be used to develop strategies leading to the prevention of childhood obesity. Our strategies include the establishment and promotion of farm to school practices, school and community gardens, and sustainable agriculture practices.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
11 Children's WayLittle RockLittle Rock, AR 72202
DATE POSTED
February 16, 2019
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Networking
- Basic Computer Skills
- Project Management
- Social Media / Blogging
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Full time (Mon-Fri)
- Occasional travel/overnight/weekend obligations