Education Steward - AmeriCorps

Kids' Food Basket • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Education Steward (AmeriCorps Half-Time) Kids’ Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI Kids’ Food Basket believes every child deserves nutritious food to learn, grow, and thrive. Through healthy food access, education, and community engagement, we help nourish children and strengthen communities. As an AmeriCorps Education Steward, you’ll deliver hands-on Farm-to-School learning during Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) sessions at K–8 schools in Grand Rapids Public Schools. This role offers experience in education, nonprofit service, food systems, and youth engagement while supporting scholars facing food insecurity. Working in pairs, Education Stewards lead lessons that build food knowledge and community connection and support capacity-building across education, agriculture, volunteer engagement, and food access to strengthen Kids’ Food Basket programs.

Requirements

• Age 18+ and a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass AmeriCorps background checks
• Commitment to Kids’ Food Basket’s mission and communities facing food insecurity
• Enjoy working with children and leading hands-on learning
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and time management
• Flexible, proactive, and ready for hands-on service
• Interest in education, food systems, nutrition, agriculture, community engagement, or nonprofit work

Nice To Haves

• associate degree or relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead Farm-to-School lessons during ELO programming
• Prepare, distribute, and clean up lesson materials, food, and supplies
• Facilitate activities and encourage scholar participation
• Expand capacity for Sack Supper distribution and programming at partner sites
• Recruit, engage, and help train volunteers for KFB programs
• Increase capacity for food distribution, harvests, and summer camp support
• Join community service projects with local nonprofit partners
• Attend monthly team meetings on leadership, service, and development

Benefits

• Childcare benefits available for eligible AmeriCorps volunteers
• Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED