Sustainable Food Systems and Tool Library Resilience VISTA

Join Salmon Valley Stewardship and the Creative Confluence Tool Library as an AmeriCorps VISTA in Salmon, Idaho, starting April 2025. This one-year position focuses on enhancing local food systems, community education, and access to resources. Key responsibilities include developing volunteer programs, increasing access for underserved populations, and fostering local food initiatives. Gain valuable skills in nonprofit management while contributing to a resilient community. Applications are open until February 6, 2025.
Who: Salmon Valley Stewardship (SVS) and the Creative Confluence Tool Library are committed to strengthening the region’s food system, fostering education and collaboration, and democratizing access to essential resources. Through our community programs and grassroots efforts, we aim to build a more resilient, equitable, and thriving community. What: Join our program as an AmeriCorps VISTA and work with these great organizations building capacity and creating long-term positive outcomes in food sovereignty, community education, and local economic development. When/Where: This is a one-year service position beginning in April 2025. You will work with our staff at SVS and the Tool Library in the rural yet resilient community of Salmon, Idaho. How: Working with the Tool Library, alleviate poverty by expanding the impact of this important tool sharing program with three main goals: 1) Develop a volunteer engagement and training strategy, collaborating with partners to create a community education program; 2) Create and implement strategies to increase program access for underserved and limited-income community members; 3) Design a long-term plan for program sustainability through funding opportunities and creative partnerships. With SVS’s Food Systems Program, facilitate a community coalition group to foster and guide momentum in three key initiatives: 1) Develop a local food gleaning program; 2) implement a community commercial kitchen funding campaign; and 3) Create systems for the Farmers Market to increase vendor and community collaboration and provide financial stability. Also, create a more equitable and thriving economy by connecting projects to SVS’s broader mission and programs. Gain valuable skills in nonprofit program management, community engagement, and grant writing. Join us and apply now! Applications remain open until 2/6/2025. See Salmon Valley Stewardship’s website https://www.salmonvalley.org call 2087561686 or email cameronrolle@salmonvalley.org

Member Duties : Ignite community change by joining us as an AmeriCorps VISTA with Salmon Valley Stewardship and the Creative Confluence Tool Library! In Salmon, Idaho you’ll be part of a close-knit community on the verge of remarkable transformation. Foster connections and leverage resources to build capacity in our food systems, tool-sharing, and community building programs. Key outcomes of this position are to strengthen sustainable local food initiatives, reduce barriers to self-reliance, and expand access to essential resources. You’ll evaluate the success of these program goals and use feedback from the community to drive momentum forward for these initiatives. Through your work you’ll democratize access to the very tools and resources every community needs to succeed, from local food producers to families needing a wood splitter to keep their house warm. This role is perfect for a self-motivated individual ready to bring bold ideas to life and help build a resilient, thriving community.

Program Benefits : Seasonal Meal Plan, Transportation , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Health Coverage* , Housing .

Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Education , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Hunger .

Skills :
Team Work , Leadership , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , General Skills .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Sustainable Food Systems and Tool Library Resilience VISTA

Program Start/End Date

04/07/2025 - 04/06/2026

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

IDAHO

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 12/16/2024 To 02/25/2025

Contact

Cameron Rolle

107 S Center St

Salmon ID 83467

2087561686

cameronrolle@salmonvalley.org

https://www.salmonvalley.org/

Listing ID

125205