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AmeriCorps

25-26 Kitsap CD Community Food System Specialist

AmeriCorps, Poulsbo, Washington, United States, 98370

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Overview

This is an AmeriCorps national service position contingent on funding and open until filled. Kitsap Conservation District's GRACE Garden Project serves food insecure children, families, and seniors. Our programs include Farm to Food Pantry, Farm to Freezer, and Farm to Community. These programs are part of the hunger relief system in Kitsap County. Our primary focus is increasing access to fresh, culturally appropriate, healthy fruits and vegetables. Our customers face many barriers to accessing healthy food choices. Food insecurity can limit people to cheap, calorie-dense, unhealthy choices. This impacts long-term health and contributes to chronic disease. We seek to help our customers improve their employability and reduce healthcare costs through access to good food. The GRACE Garden Coordinator will supervise this position. Members will receive extensive training in community food systems and conservation district practices. We expect to begin rolling review of applications and interviews immediately. Monthly stipend amount: $2,438. Please Note This listing is currently not accepting applications. Responsibilities

The Kitsap Conservation District AmeriCorps Service Member will address poverty and food insecurity by increasing the volume of healthy, fresh foods distributed to food banks. Coordinating with farmers, chefs, and food processors to distribute fresh and processed items to food banks. Stewarding and strengthening community partnerships. Collaborating with experienced volunteers to grow fresh vegetables for food banks. Planning and conducting in-person and virtual outreach and education on gardening and healthy eating. Program Benefits

Stipend Monthly stipend amount: $2,438 Childcare assistance if eligible Health Coverage Training Education award upon successful completion of service Terms

Permits working at another job during off hours, Car recommended. Service Areas

Health Hunger Skills

Public Health Education Environment Farming Team Work Summary

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National Program Start/End Date

10/16/2025 - 08/31/2026 Work Schedule

Full Time Education level

High school diploma/GED Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99 Program Locations

WASHINGTON Accepting Applications

From 08/01/2025 To 08/31/2025 Contact

Diane Fish 10332 Central Valley Rd NE Poulsbo WA 98370 3606208101 wscip@esd.wa.gov www.kitsapcd.org/ #J-18808-Ljbffr