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AmeriCorps Youth Gardens Coordinator with Marion-Polk Food Share Community Gardens Program


The Marion-Polk Food Share Community Gardens Program is currently accepting applications for Youth Gardens Coordinator, an AmeriCorps Service Member position with the Oregon State Service Corps. This is a full time, 11 month position, starting September 2012 and ending July 2013. The position is based in Salem, Oregon, working closely with Marion-Polk Food Share staff, volunteers and community partners.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Coordinate youth-focused garden projects for Marion-Polk Food Share’s Community Gardens Program. Provide direct instruction for youth programs in community and school gardens, develop curriculum and other resources for youth-gardening education projects, facilitate partnerships between area organizations and organize summer day camp garden programs.

http://www.marionpolkfoodshare.org/Portals/foodshare/docs/Position%20Description%20MPFS%20Gardens%202012.pdf

For questions about the position, contact Ian Dixon-McDonald: 503-581-3855 x 329, imcdonald@marionpolkfoodshare.org

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