25-26 Thurston Co. Food Bank School Garden Progm Specialist

This is an AmeriCorps/Washington Service Corps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. Thurston County Food Bank has been feeding our community for over 50 years. We continue to evolve and expand our partnerships and services. We currently serve over 71,000 customers. Over 45% of our customers are under the age of 18. We focus on working collaboratively to reduce barriers to healthy food for underserved members of our community. Our school garden program aims to improve academic engagement and nutrition knowledge of elementary school students. The member will support all aspects of the school-based garden program. Some weekend service may be required. We will conduct rolling review of applications and interviews until position is filled. Monthly stipend amount: $2,380.