Farm to School Project Coordinator

***This role will service the state of South Carolina ***

Essential Job Duties:

• Develop and/or implement the strategy to successfully implement the Farm to School project at the identified Programs for various grade levels, and structure for scaling initiative,


• Recruit youth, participants, employers, and community partners to participate in AMIkids Farm to School program and cultivate relationships, 


• Coordinate and train/lead Programs in the delivery of Farm to School education, increasing hands on nutrition and food education in the classroom and Program Garden, and establish/grow the inclusion of local produce/products in the Programs Child Nutrition Program,


• Establish, update, and monitor policies and procedures related to Farm to School processes,


• Oversee nutritional education programs to include (nutritional education, storage of foods,


• classroom presentations by youth, tastings, menus, preparing the food for nutritional benefit [culinary education], themed picnics, sale of product, career paths, etc.), include education on organic, local, and free-range produce/products to increase youth awareness, 


• Collaborate with Programs on delivery of the agricultural industry education and visit/evaluate the success of each Program’s Garden and selected produce, 


• Maintain awareness of relevant state and/or local health and food safety requirements and audit Programs for compliance,


• Track the number of youths receiving SERV Safe certifications related to the Farm to School grant,


• Create, maintain, and deliver impact reports for each Program and collectively; include number of youth, employers, and community partners participating, 


• Attend related training and visit other Farm to School Programs to continually enhance the current program, 

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred,


• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in agricultural education, food systems, nutrition, or related field,


• Knowledge and ability to implement educational learning techniques, strategies, and practices,


• Project management experience,


• Ability to organize tasks and follow up efficiently with strong attention to detail,


• Knowledge of socio-ecological approach and skill in connecting youth programming across multiple locations, 


• Experience working and/or supervising youth a plus,


• Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook),


• Knowledge of related federal, state, and local regulations,


• Ability to work well collaboratively and independently,


• Effective communication skills (written/verbal),


• Travel required

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  Growth opportunities – We develop our leaders from within.
  
  


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  Comprehensive health benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and more.
  
  


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  Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  
  


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  Wellness benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, and Stress Management Programs.
  
  


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  Retirement plans – Employer-funded Pension Plan and Voluntary 403(b).
  
  


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  Additional perks – Pet Insurance, Travel Assistance, Gym Membership Discounts, and more.
  
  


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  Help drive positive change—one mile, one moment, and one young life at a time. Join the AMIkids team today!