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AgCorps Montana Ag Literacy Specialist
The Montana Harvest of the Month (HOM) program showcases Montana-grown and raised food in Montana schools, institutions, organizations, and businesses. Each month, participating sites focus on promoting one locally grown item by displaying HOM posters and materials, serving it in snacks or meals, offering it for purchase, or doing educational lessons and activities. The two primary goals of this program are to promote local, healthy foods to Montanans and to support Montana farmers, ranchers, and food businesses. Participating sites receive a free packet of materials including posters, handouts, recipes, and other promotional materials, as well as guides, additional resources, and training. There are approximately 80 schools, 50 early care and education sites, 20 businesses and organizations, and 10 producers currently participating in HOM throughout the state of Montana. The AmeriCorps member will implement HOM throughout Montana. With the below service activities, the member will increase ag literacy in Montana, as well as knowledge and consumption of Montana grown and raised foods. The service member will also implement HOM in communities with minimal resources and capacity to participate in the program. This will help develop a more equitable landscape of ag literacy in Montana.
Member Duties : This is a full time 1700 hour position. As the Montana Ag Literacy Specialist you will: • Partner with current HOM sites to assist with their HOM activities • Make new connections with organizations, schools, early care and education providers, and institutions to implement HOM • Assist with scheduling producer visits and field trips • Plan and conduct taste tests, educational activities, and cooking and gardening lessons • Help sites find funding for HOM activities • Attend state-wide events to increase awareness of HOM • Assist with program maintenance, planning, and material design • Help lead mini-grant programs and other HOM-related projects
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Stipend , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required .
Service Areas :
Education , Community Outreach , Environment , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Leadership , General Skills , Education , Public Speaking , Environment , Communications , Team Work .
The Montana Harvest of the Month (HOM) program showcases Montana-grown and raised food in Montana schools, institutions, organizations, and businesses. Each month, participating sites focus on promoting one locally grown item by displaying HOM posters and materials, serving it in snacks or meals, offering it for purchase, or doing educational lessons and activities. The two primary goals of this program are to promote local, healthy foods to Montanans and to support Montana farmers, ranchers, and food businesses. Participating sites receive a free packet of materials including posters, handouts, recipes, and other promotional materials, as well as guides, additional resources, and training. There are approximately 80 schools, 50 early care and education sites, 20 businesses and organizations, and 10 producers currently participating in HOM throughout the state of Montana. The AmeriCorps member will implement HOM throughout Montana. With the below service activities, the member will increase ag literacy in Montana, as well as knowledge and consumption of Montana grown and raised foods. The service member will also implement HOM in communities with minimal resources and capacity to participate in the program. This will help develop a more equitable landscape of ag literacy in Montana.
Member Duties : This is a full time 1700 hour position. As the Montana Ag Literacy Specialist you will: • Partner with current HOM sites to assist with their HOM activities • Make new connections with organizations, schools, early care and education providers, and institutions to implement HOM • Assist with scheduling producer visits and field trips • Plan and conduct taste tests, educational activities, and cooking and gardening lessons • Help sites find funding for HOM activities • Attend state-wide events to increase awareness of HOM • Assist with program maintenance, planning, and material design • Help lead mini-grant programs and other HOM-related projects
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Stipend , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required .
Service Areas :
Education , Community Outreach , Environment , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Leadership , General Skills , Education , Public Speaking , Environment , Communications , Team Work .
Salary : $0
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