The Forsyth Farmer’s Market is seeking a Program and Development Associate to work with the market. This job is an AmeriCorps Vista position, made possible through a partnership with Step Up Savannah. Here is part of the description:
The FFM was conceived and planned to provide all members of Savannah’s community a welcoming, inclusive place to purchase local food and address food access issues. The Program & Development Associate will assist staff to build capacity for the Farm Truck 912 project. This mobile farmer’s market will bring fresh, healthy food to low-income neighborhoods with otherwise limited access. Farm Truck 912 will both accept and double SNAP/EBT benefits and offer health and nutrition opportunities.The VISTA will also assist with the Mixed Greens project. Mixed Greens is a group of citizens that strives to build a welcoming community around the Forsyth Farmers’ Market and the surrounding neighborhood, as well as provide opportunities for connection and contribution for people with and without disabilities
- This is a one-year position, from 11/9/2015-11/8/2016.
- Application is made through AmeriCorps Vista (not FFM)
- Anyone can apply to become AmeriCorps Vista, but the position is ideal for newly graduated college students, as part of the overall package is an educational award specifically targeted to paying down college loans.
- More details and application information can be found at this link: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=62615
For any questions not answered by the website, contact Teri Schell (phone and email contact information on the link).
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