Description
The Urban Agriculture Program addresses community needs around environment and education in Southeast Nashville, with support of volunteers. Facilities include a five-acre urban farm and a greenhouse. Program Goals: 1) Helps volunteers grow gardening skills, learn about urban agriculture, and aids in providing nutritious food for others; 2) Supports S.T.E.M. curriculum of a local high school, through a collaborative partnership. The Urban Agriculture AmeriCorps Member will guide local high school students through a year-long, project-based learning experience as well as manage community volunteer opportunities at both HON’s five-acre Urban Farm and Greenhouse (located at Glencliff High School). The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about healthy food, is an organized self-starter, and feels confident leading groups.
Service activities include: leading volunteer projects; managing production at HON’s Urban Farm and Greenhouse; supporting the Academy of Environmental and Urban Planning at Glencliff High School; helping provide resources and support to a Glencliff High School senior capstone course; providing report data; identifying and countering pest/disease problems in the Urban Farm’s gardens and at the Greenhouse; maintaining Greenhouse operations, including: seeding, watering, harvesting, and cleaning; serving as liaison between HON, Glencliff High School, and other community partners.
The Urban Agriculture Program addresses community needs around environment and education in Southeast Nashville, with support of volunteers. Facilities include a five-acre urban farm and a greenhouse. Program Goals: 1) Helps volunteers grow gardening skills, learn about urban agriculture, and aids in providing nutritious food for others; 2) Supports S.T.E.M. curriculum of a local high school, through a collaborative partnership. The Urban Agriculture AmeriCorps Member will guide local high school students through a year-long, project-based learning experience as well as manage community volunteer opportunities at both HON’s five-acre Urban Farm and Greenhouse (located at Glencliff High School). The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about healthy food, is an organized self-starter, and feels confident leading groups.
Service activities include: leading volunteer projects; managing production at HON’s Urban Farm and Greenhouse; supporting the Academy of Environmental and Urban Planning at Glencliff High School; helping provide resources and support to a Glencliff High School senior capstone course; providing report data; identifying and countering pest/disease problems in the Urban Farm’s gardens and at the Greenhouse; maintaining Greenhouse operations, including: seeding, watering, harvesting, and cleaning; serving as liaison between HON, Glencliff High School, and other community partners.
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Living Allowance
$1044
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$1044 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Training
Additional Benefits
The Hands On Nashville (HON) AmeriCorps Program builds stronger communities through service. Members are instrumental in: building capacity to enhance the ability of our community partners to carry out their missions; improving public lands, streams, and greenways; offering food access through urban agriculture; supporting low-income homeowners; impacting youth education; and much more.
Education Requirements
College Graduate
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check