25-26 Lopez Island SD Local Food Systems Prgm Asst

This is an AmeriCorps/Washington Service Corps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. Lopez Island School District currently runs a successful Garden-to-Cafeteria program. We provide hands-on learning in our 24,000 square foot production garden and orchard where we grow food for our scratch cafeteria. The Lopez Island Family Resource Center (LIFRC) helps families meet their basic needs. LIFRC offers a variety of programs and services to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The school district and LIFRC are partnering to create a more secure food system in our rural and remote community. The member will help improve wellness through access to healthy food. They will split their time between the school district and LIFRC. Candidates who are multilingual in Spanish and English are preferred. We wiil conduct rolling review of applications and interviews until position is filled. Monthly stipend amount: $2,438.