This is a full time AmeriCorps position.

Sponsor: Garden of Wonders, Abernethy Elementary School (Portland Public Schools)  www.gardenofwonders.org. Contact Tammy Barron, Principal, 503.916.6190, (e-mail preferred).

Project Location: Abernethy Elementary School, 2421 SE Orange, Portland, OR 97214. This position is in partnership with the Northwest Service Academy (NWSA), an AmeriCorps program of ESD112. 

Position Summary: The Garden of Wonders is a fully integrated food and garden education project for students in grades K-5. The position of Project Education Coordinator of the Garden of Wonders will provide an AmeriCorps member with the unique opportunity of working with students, educational professionals (primary grades), farmers, chefs and a strong parent community to enhance a systems approach to educating students about the cultural histories of our food, where and how it is grown, and it’s role in sustainable and ecological systems.

General Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to): 

• Teach garden-, food- and environmentally-based lessons in the Garden of Wonders and garden classroom
• Coordinate all garden and food-based activities at the school (with Project Director) 
• Recruit, Train and Coordinate Volunteers 
• Participate in Project development with Leadership Team 
• Increase the Visibility of the Project, within the school community, with community partners and other groups with similar projects. 
• Evaluate and Communicate the Results of the Project Regularly 
• Support a Smooth Transition between AmeriCorps members 
• Complete and submit all necessary NWSA/AmeriCorps paperwork and reports in a timely manner. 
• Attend and complete all NWSA/AmeriCorps training and service requirements including orientation, trainings, team meetings and national service days. 
• Wear an NWSA uniform and/or appropriate identifiers and required safety gear while performing service or attending official events. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience teaching and working with elementary students
• Science, food or agricultural background 
• Community building skills
• Current Multnomah County Food Handlers certification.

Position Requirements:
See AmeriCorps Application Page

Member Benefits Include: 
A taxable, monthly living allowance, educational award, basic medical insurance, loan forbearance, childcare for those who qualify, 

A complete job description and application information can be found at http://northwestserviceacademy.org/positions/PPS_ABR.pdf or  www.northwestserviceacademy.org.