{"id":57631,"date":"2026-01-13T15:31:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T23:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=57631"},"modified":"2026-01-13T15:31:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T23:31:43","slug":"job-americorps-community-engagement-specialist-garden-raised-bounty-olympia-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-americorps-community-engagement-specialist-garden-raised-bounty-olympia-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: AmeriCorps Community Engagement Specialist,\u00a0Garden-Raised Bounty (Olympia, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/i> Save Job<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n

Garden-Raised Bounty<\/p>\n

Olympia, Washington<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n
\n
\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n
Job Type<\/td>\nAmeriCorps<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salary<\/td>\n$1,942 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Experience<\/td>\n0 – 1 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Compensation:\u00a0Monthly living stipend through AmeriCorps of $1,942<\/p>\n

Start Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 2\/1\/2025<\/p>\n

End Date:\u00a07<\/strong>\/1\/2026 (With possibility of 6-month extension)<\/p>\n

Reports to:\u00a0<\/strong>Co-Executive Director<\/p>\n

Work Location and Standard Hours:<\/strong>\u00a09am-5pm Monday-Friday (In-person with an option of up to 20% remote work as available)<\/p>\n

What We Do<\/strong><\/p>\n

GRuB is a 501c3 non-profit that grows healthy food, people, and community. With roots in the land, we create opportunities for people to learn, lead, and thrive. We envision an equitable world where we are all nourished by healthy relationships, resilient community, and good food.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Our work lives at the intersection of food, education, and health systems. Each year, we directly engage approximately 1500 Thurston County residents of all ages in relationships-based programming centered on growing and preparing good food. We primarily work with young people, families with low incomes, students, seniors experiencing hunger, tribal communities, and veterans, active duty service members, and their families. Visit\u00a0goodgrub.org<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

Position Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

This position supports community connection at GRuB through leading volunteers and groups on the farm, connecting volunteers with GRuB Youth, leading workshops for home garden recipients, and sharing stories of connection through GRuB\u2019s e-news and social media. This position will participate in required AmeriCorps training and activities.<\/p>\n

Position Funding<\/strong><\/p>\n

This position is funded by AmeriCorps and is paid a monthly living stipend through AmeriCorps.<\/p>\n

Key Position Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Volunteer Activity Lead (40%)<\/strong><\/p>\n