VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS COORDINATOR - Accepting Applications Until July 15
Americorps VIP at City Farm SLO
 
City Farm SLO is seeking a hard-working, passionate, and motivated individual to join our team! AmeriCorps VIP Fellow positions are 11-month service opportunities through AmeriCorps, a national service organization. 
 
About City Farm SLO
City Farm SLO (CFS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower the next generation to live healthier, more prosperous lives through sustainable agriculture and farm-based education. We work toward this mission by educating SLO County youth with farm-based programming, enabling small farmers in sustainable crop production, modeling innovative agricultural practices, and engaging a diverse community of people. Learn more at https://www.cityfarmslo.org. 

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About Americorps VIP
VIP Members build volunteer capacity at existing nonprofits, government agencies and schools (Partner Sites) that serve children, youth and families. They do this through: 1) building sustainable systems to track, support, manage, and train virtual or in person volunteers; 2) recruiting one-time and skills-based volunteers; and 3) raising funds to support the development of the volunteer program. 
Learn more here about position description, requirements, and benefits. 
 
Primary Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with CFS Executive Director and Farm Manager to implement and oversee the College Corps Fellowship Program at CFS in 2024-2025. 

• Supervise College Corps Fellows: supervise shifts, manage scheduling, oversee day to day projects, liaison with partner program staff and CFS staff. 

• Improve volunteer management infrastructure and systems including communication systems, record keeping, training, and volunteer leadership development. 

• Lead volunteer events including weekly harvests, and bi-monthly Saturday work days. 

• Participate in weekly check in meetings with CFS staff 

 
Required Qualifications:

• See AmeriCorps program requirements 

• Access to reliable transportation; hold a valid driver’s license

• 6+ months experience working/volunteering/interning on a small-scale farm

• Knowledge or interest in regenerative farming

• Demonstrated communication skills; attention to detail and quality; dependability and flexibility 

• Strong work ethic, self starter, highly organized, proactive communicator, professional

• A passion for and commitment to City Farm SLO’s mission 

• Spanish language skills desired, not required. 

 

Salary and Benefits:

• Earn $2700 monthly stipend and receive a $10,000 education award toward future education.

• Qualify for CalFresh benefits 

• Free organic produce from City Farm SLO

• Opportunity to take on a formative role in a dynamic and growing organization. 

 

To apply, submit an application before July 15th: https://napacoe.zohorecruit.com/jobs/AmeriCorps-VIP/651370000004622297/Cal-Poly-San-Luis-Obispo---Volunteer-Engagement-Fellow-AmeriCorps-VIP?source=CareerSite  

 

Please also send an email to “info@cityfarmslo.org” with “Volunteer Programs Coordinator” in the subject line to let us know that you have submitted an application and are interested in working with City Farm SLO. 
 
City Farm SLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we value diversity and actively solicit candidates from all ethnic and racial backgrounds. Our Board adopted policy prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
 

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REGENERATIVE FARMING INTERN - currently accepting applications for Summer 2024

 

Are you passionate about sustainability, food systems, and regenerative farming? Join us! 

The Regenerative Farming Intern works on-site at City Farm SLO to support our mission of modeling sustainable agriculture. This person will work under the direction of our Farm Manager, alongside other Interns, Volunteers, Program Participants, and City Farm Staff. 

 

Internship Benefits: 

• Hands-on opportunities to learn innovative agricultural practices including [composting, soil & bed preparation, seed starting, planting, pruning, harvesting, animal care, etc.] 

• Opportunity to connect with our extensive network of partners in this space 

• Flexible schedule and internship duration 

• City Farm SLO is willing to supervise formal internships for course credits and may accommodate specific learning objectives or course requirements at your request 

• City Farm SLO is happy to provide letters of recommendation or other support as you pursue employment 

• Free organic produce 

 

Intern Responsibilities: 

• Take the lead in setting your schedule and actively communicate about your internship learning objectives, goals, and changes to schedule

• Be a self-starter! Working under the Farm Manager, efficiently carry out farming tasks and contribute to our culture of positive, passionate work ethic. 

• Work independently and in groups. Communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, other interns, and youth enrolled in our educational programs. 

• Be flexible in your willingness to take on different tasks. We all wear lots of hats at City Farm SLO, and you can too! You may have an opportunity to participate in educational programs, farmers’ markets, special projects, etc. 

• Commit to a regular schedule. Changes and flexibility are always accommodated with notice. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Available to work on Tuesdays and Thursdays 

• Interest in creating City Farm SLO communications content (social media/website/etc) based on your regenerative farming activity 

• Commitment to our organization’s mission 

 

Internship details: 

• Schedule: 8 - 30 hours a week (flexible) 

• Duration: Initial commitment of 3 months preferred - ongoing opportunities available 

• *must be 18 or older 

 

Email info@cityfarmslo.org to apply. Please include your resume and a brief description of your experience, learning objectives, and preferred schedule/duration. 

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BECOME A BOARD MEMBER

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City Farm’s Board of Directors welcomes contact from anyone interested in contributing to the governance of our organization. We are looking for applicants with agricultural, financial, educational, communications, or non-profit management/development experience, but welcome all.

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Click here to see who's on our Board of Directors!

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View Board Resources here.