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This is an AmeriCorps/Washington Service Corps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group is a nonprofit organization at the Salmon Center in Belfair, WA. We deepen the connection between land, people, and salmon. This happens through restoration, education, and research. We are located on a re-purposed family farm on the tip of the Hood Canal. Our campus includes 38 acres of organic produce gardens, farm animals, and a classroom. We also access the trail system throughout the restored Union River Estuary Preserve. We operate a small organic demonstration farm where we host education programs to improve food access and nutrition in our community. We also teach about how sustainable farming can reduce negative human impacts on salmon. The member will deliver our nutrition and garden program. They will also manage our gardens for community access and provide community resources for home gardeners. We expect to begin rolling review of applications and interviews in mid-late April. Positions may have staggered start dates in September and October. Monthly stipend amount: $2,438.

Member Duties: Sustainability Coordinators will plan and develop nutrition and garden education programs for youth in local schools and our summer camp program. They will plan and develop nutrition and garden education programs for schools and summer camp programs; deliver classroom-based programming and plan complimentary hands-on outdoor learning projects; recruit and manage volunteers to support U-Pick community garden; provide community-wide workshops and outreach; collaborate with staff and volunteers to plant, maintain, and harvest our food gardens and care for farm animals; support P-Patch members.

Program Benefits: Training, Stipend, Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Monthly stipend amount: $2,438, Health Coverage .

Terms: Car recommended, Permits working at another job during off hours.

Service Areas: Community Outreach, Children/Youth, Health, Environment .

Skills: Leadership, Communications, Environment, Youth Development, Gardening/Food Production, Teaching/Tutoring, General Skills, Team Work, Computers/Technology, Community Organization, Public Speaking, Education .