Kitsap CD Community Food System Specialist

24-25 Kitsap CD Community Food System Specialist 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. Monthly stipend amount: $2,276.19. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : 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. Primary duties include: 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 : Health Coverage , Training , Stipend , Monthly stipend amount: $2,276.19 , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service . Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended . Service Areas : Health , Hunger . Skills : Environment , Education , Public Health , Team Work , Farming .