<p>eeCorps Farm to School Educator - School Food Project</p> <p>Led by the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE), the Environmental Education Corps (eeCorps) AmeriCorps Program places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Colorado to focus on increasing environmental literacy for PreK-12 students. This position will be located at The School Food Project at Boulder Valley School District in Boulder, CO. At the School Food Project, we are dedicated to serving the most nutritious food we can to students and educating them about the benefits of local farming, nutrition, and where food comes from. The AmeriCorps member serving at the School Food Project, as Farm to School Educator, will focus on food system-related Environmental Education programs. This includes conducting cafeteria programs 2-3 times per week at elementary schools, working alongside volunteers to encourage healthy eating for students. They will host culinary center tours and field trips that include greenhouse education. Education programs also include the Advanced Alternative Learning Program for Students (AALPS) and Transitions programs run through the greenhouse at our Culinary Center. Depending on interest, the member may make classroom visits when requested to deliver nutrition and environmental education. The member will also have space to come up with other initiatives based on their skills and interest. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p> <p>Member Duties : -Run school-based nutrition education programming -Run Culinary Center/Greenhouse field trips -Plan and manage in-school events that raise awareness of the environmental benefits of plant-based menu entrees -Run the AALPS and Transitions Greenhouse education programs -Assist with farm field trips and in-school environmental education events -Help reduce food waste in the district through education and partner collaboration -Track progress and collect evaluation data for the program's performance measures -Attend all required eeCorps/AmeriCorps orientations, meetings, and trainings -Complete and submit all necessary eeCorps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines -Some local travel required and occasional statewide travel possible</p> <p>Program Benefits : Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .</p> <p>Terms :</p> <p>Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .</p> <p>Service Areas :</p> <p>Environment , Education , Children/Youth .</p> <p>Skills :</p> <p>Youth Development , Education , Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills , Public Speaking .</p>