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Interested in social justice, youth leaders, and sustainable agriculture? 

We have the job(s) for you!

The Food Project, a founding sponsor of the Real Food Challenge, is accepting applications for TWO Americorps VISTA positions.  One focuses on bringing real food into Boston Public Schools through the district's Farm to School initiative.  The other will develop and foster The Food Project's community engagement initiative.  Both are amazing opportunities!

See job descriptions and application information here.

Apply NOW!  The application deadline is JUNE 15, 2010. 

The Real Food Challenge is a truly unique organization.  Few national social change organizations put youth and students in such prominent leadership positions.

Our National Team--the group ultimately responsible for coordinating the campaign (and the one writing this blog!)--is comprised of half professional staff and half student leaders.  This model of leadership has proven a powerful one--combining fresh ideas, bold thinking and a deep understanding of our constituent base, with experience, historical experience, and solid organizational knowhow.

As our next round of summits and trainings approaches (register here, if you haven't already!) we want to expand our leadership base and invite new student members onto the National Team.

Nominate yourself or someone you know.

Who do you know?  Take a moment today to think about your friends, club-mates, and other students in your life who might fit the criteria below.   Nominate them today! 

About Green Mountain Farm-to-School
Green Mountain Farm-to-School (GMFTS) is a nonprofit organization promoting the health and wellbeing of Vermont's children, farms and communities by providing programs to connect schools and farms through food and education. In 2009-2010, GMFTS aims to serve 15 schools in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont with school gardens, educational programming and fresh local farm foods, benefiting over 2,000 students. For more information about GMFTS, please visit www.gmfts.org.
 

The Farm-Based Education Association (FBEA) was established in 2006 to support the professional needs of the fast-growing farm-based education community. Through professional development events, support materials, and online resources, we inspire, nurture, and promote the individuals and organizations committed to this very important work. The FBEA was founded by an enthusiastic group of experienced farm-based education organizations who continue to support the organization.

Position Summary: The demand for the work of FBEA has grown rapidly over the past three years. To expand the capacity of the organization to meet this demand, the organization seeks an Operations Coordinator to support and enhance all programs and administration. The Operations Coordinator will join the founding Executive Director and the very active board of the FBEA in carrying the work forward.

For a complete job description, click here.

The Eat Well Guide is seeking college interns/externs throughout the United States and Canada who are interested in food issues and would like to increase their research and marketing skills by helping expand the Eat Well Guide, a free online directory of sustainable food sources. While most experiences will revolve around updating and promoting the Guide, this is an incredible opportunity for interns with a passion for food and health to learn more about the industry.