Farm to School Program Goals:

• Connect the concepts of culture and healthy eating 
• Empowering community through food
• Foster relationships in a safe, welcoming environment to learn about nutrition, sustainability, and nature
• Engage school community members during the school year and over the summer
• Increase participation among English Language Learners within the school and broader community for Farm to School programming
• Introduce participants to new vegetables and foods
• Increase access to fresh foods by providing produce to take home

Job Responsibilities will include:

• The Farm to School Family Ambassador will assist in running four bilingual workshops in their building's school garden from January through June 2026.
• Engage school families in the garden and the Farm to School program
• Provide families with opportunities to eat fresh produce, learn about growing their own food, and integrate their culture into the school garden.
• Collaborate with and receive training from the Farm to School Manager to support effective workshop implementation

Position: Garden Champion

Job Responsibilities will include:

• Keeping your school garden maintained throughout the year (January-June 2026) through basic garden tasks such as weeding, watering, winterizing and preparing for spring planting.
• Ongoing Communication to Farm to School Manager with any updates or needs when it comes to school garden
• Ensure the garden is prepared and usable for student learning activities at the start of each school term.

The Farm to School Manager will provide guidance, expertise, and access to tools and resources as needed.

Hours: As needed basis, average commitment 1-7 hours per month

All hours dedicated to this position must take place outside contractual hours