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Portland Community College/Sylvania Campus - Learning Garden Educator

Not Actively Recruiting

Service Dates

May 26, 2017 - July 27, 2018

Application Window

May 26, 2017 - July 31, 2017

Location

  • Portland, OR

Listing Details

Description

A major goal is to establish and support institutional systems to get healthy, fresh produce to low-income students and their families. In a partnership with the Confluence Environmental Center, the PCC Sylvania Campus Learning Garden Coordinator will support and develop institutional networks and programs that support PCC’s diverse student populations, especially students who experience food insecurity. With a focus on healthy food production, distribution, and community impact, the Coordinator will assess and further develop and lead educational activities that utilize Sylvania Campus’s well established Learning Garden. New networks and activities will enhance long-term capacity of the garden and the larger PCC Sylvania Campus student community. Organic food production, creation of distribution systems for the fresh produce grown to students in need, and development of planting schedules, curriculum, and related community sustainability projects will strengthen our community. By growing community leaders, this AmeriCorps member will create meaningful change long after the service term ends.

The Member will participate in Confluence led professional development activities: Professional Development Series, completing a Change Agent Project, monthly team meetings, National Service events and other self-directed development opportunities (20%).

A major goal is to establish and support institutional systems to get healthy, fresh produce to low-income students and their families. In a partnership with the Confluence Environmental Center, the PCC Sylvania Campus Learning Garden Coordinator will support and develop institutional networks and programs that support PCC’s diverse student populations, especially students who experience food insecurity. With a focus on healthy food production, distribution, and community impact, the Coordinator will assess and further develop and lead educational activities that utilize Sylvania Campus’s well established Learning Garden. New networks and activities will enhance long-term capacity of the garden and the larger PCC Sylvania Campus student community. Organic food production, creation of distribution systems for the fresh produce grown to students in need, and development of planting schedules, curriculum, and related community sustainability projects will strengthen our community. By growing community leaders, this AmeriCorps member will create meaningful change long after the service term ends.

The Member will participate in Confluence led professional development activities: Professional Development Series, completing a Change Agent Project, monthly team meetings, National Service events and other self-directed development opportunities (20%).
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Living Allowance

$1148 - $1148 monthly

Benefits

College Credit, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training

Additional Benefits

$100 Training Fund

Education Benefits

College Degree

Education Requirements

Some College

Desired Languages

English

Other Conditions

Subject to criminal background check

Service Details

Focus Areas

Community & Nonprofit Development, Economic Security, Education & Youth, Environment

Location Type

Suburban, Urban

Service Type

Direct Service

Service Environment

Indoor and Outdoor

Placement

Individual Placement

Service Setting

Higher Education Institution

Activity Types

Hands On Activities, Office Activities, Professional Activities