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26-27 Lopez Island FRC Local Food Systems Prgm Asst
This is an AmeriCorps/Washington Service Corps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. The Lopez Island Family Resource Center (LIFRC) helps families meet their basic needs. LIFRC offers a variety of programs and services to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Lopez Island School District currently runs a successful Garden-to-Cafeteria program. Students access hands-on learning in a 24,000 square foot production garden and orchard that grows food for the school cafeteria. The school district and LIFRC are partnering to create a more secure food system in our rural and remote community. The member will focus on education, food distribution, and outreach to families and partners. They will split their time between the school district and LIFRC. Candidates who are multilingual in Spanish and English are preferred. We expect to begin rolling review of applications and interviews in mid-late September. Monthly stipend amount: $2,438. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : The Local Food Systems Program Assistant will support our work to improve wellness for students and families through access to healthy local food. They will serve in classrooms, the garden, and the kitchen to support hands-on health and wellness education; facilitate gardening and food preparation activities; support family outreach; assist with equitable food distribution through the Family Resource Center; Help strengthen connections with local producers. Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Monthly stipend: $2,438; food share , Stipend , Training . Terms :
Car recommended . Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Education , Environment , Hunger . Skills :
Communications , Education , Team Work . Refine Search SUMMARY Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National Program 26-27 Lopez Island FRC Local Food Systems Prgm Asst Program Start/End Date 10/16/2026 - 08/31/2027 Work Schedule Full Time Education level High school diploma/GED Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99 Program Locations WASHINGTON Languages Spanish Accepting Applications From 09/17/2026 To 02/01/2027 Contact Pedro Mendes 23 Pear Tree Lane Lopez Island WA 98261 360-809-0468 wscip@esd.wa.gov https://lifrc.org/ Listing ID 131206
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