Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South - Food Justice VISTA

Americorps • Taunton, MA

363d

About The Position

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is the preeminent youth development organization in Southeastern Massachusetts, serving more than 2,000 youth annually from nearly 50 communities at our Clubhouses in Brockton and Taunton, Camp Riverside, and community extension sites. BGCMS is fueled by a critical mission "to nurture strong minds, healthy bodies and community spirit through youth-driven, high-impact programming in safe and fun environments" to ensure that every child has a positive place to spend their out-of-school hours. Our Clubs provide youth with the educational, nutritional, and developmental support services they need to reach their full potential and achieve future success. Within these core areas, we engage our kids through daily homework help and tutoring, college and career exploration, creative arts, community service projects, leadership development opportunities, daily fitness and recreation, and much more. Our ultimate goal is to help young people become caring, responsible, and productive young adults.

Requirements

• Skills in Environment, Team Work, Leadership, Communications, Computers/Technology, Writing/Editing, Community Organization, and Social Services.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships and processes to support the ongoing operations (planting, harvesting, maintenance) of our three Freight Farms hydroponic Greeneries.
• Mobilize our "Leafy Green Machine" mobile pantry and manage operations of our Monthly Market distribution events.
• Develop tools, trackers, standard operating procedure documentation, and reports to support operational efficiency and provide insight into impact and outcomes.
• Source additional food and personal essentials (hygiene products, winter essentials, etc.) to complement our daily/weekly/monthly distributions of Freight Farms produce.
• Build awareness of the nutritional assistance and other resources we offer to the community through the development of a Freight Farms Initiative marketing and outreach plan.

Benefits

• Training
• Health Coverage*
• Stipend
• Living Allowance
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Relocation Allowance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations