AmeriCorps Fresh Express Mobile Farmers Market VISTA

Tacoma WA

Description

Are you interested in hunger relief, food waste, sustainable agriculture, nutrition, or public health? Want to build your skills as a community organizer and leader by creating community buy-in and strengthening relationships between food banks and farmers? Join our Harvest VISTA Team! Tacoma Farmers Market and the AmeriCorps Harvest VISTA Program are looking for a Fresh Express Mobile Farmers Market VISTA to continue the efforts of providing innovative solutions to bridging the gaps of local food waste and insecurity. Below are more details! AmeriCorps Service Position: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=101222 How to Apply to Become an AmeriCorps Member Create an account through the AmeriCorps Portal Click to link to the portal: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/member/registration.do Find the position you are interested in using the applicant home page and search options Fill out the application and contact your references to ensure they fill out their portion. AmeriCorps Service Year Benefits Full-Time Biweekly Living Stipend (depends on the county you will be serving in) PTO and Sick Leave Emergency and Medical Leave COVID-19 Leave Healthcare Benefits Education Award (~6400) or a cash stipend (~1800) post-service year. Professional Development and 1:1 Mentoring & Support Relocation expense reimbursement if relocating outside of a 50 mile range of your position. Federal Loan deferment options. Non-Competitive Eligibility for Federal Employment post service. If there are any additional questions or you are not able to access the links, please contact Marie-Yvonne at .