Dear Folks,
The application deadline for the AmeriCorps position below has been extended. Please help spread the word on this excellent opportunity in applied ecology and sustainability. Thanks, Dan Dan Fiscus FSU and Frostburg Grows 106 Compton Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD 21532 301-687-3136 (office) 240-522-4243 (cell) FROSTBURG GROWS is looking for an AmeriCorps Member! Frostburg Grows is an innovative local food production, sustainable agriculture training center, composting operation, native tree nursery, renewable energy, and sustainable development project built and operating on a former coal mine site in Frostburg, Maryland, USA. Note: The availability of this position is contingent upon funding. This is a full-time AmeriCorps position with a one year contract. The member will serve a total of 1,700 hours over the course of a year (average of 35 hours a week). The member will receive a living stipend of approx. $12,530 and at the completion of the service hours will receive a $5,720 education award. Mandatory training for new members will be held in late August or early September 2015 in Frostburg, MD and the position will begin September 1, 2015 (pending final funding). As a member of the A-STAR! AmeriCorps program the member will be required to attend mandatory trainings throughout the year as well as take part in certain mandatory days of service or service events. Major duties will be to assist with: 1. Operation and maintenance of high tunnel greenhouses and composting 2. Operation and maintenance of the shade house and tree nursery operations 3. Planning and coordination of volunteer work days and educational events at the site 4. Monitoring and data recording for tree seedling and food production and other operations 5. Providing education for community members on healthy living linked to growing, preparing and eating fresh local fruits and vegetables and sustainability Link to apply to AmeriCorps: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=7567 Contact Dan Fiscus @ dafis...@frostburg.edu or call 301-687-3136 for more info. Applications received by Aug. 7, 2015 will be given priority. Two steps to apply: 1) Apply online at the AmeriCorps website above, and 2) email a CV and letter describing your interests, skills and experience to Dan. For more information on the award-winning Frostburg Grows project, see: http://www.frostburggrows.com http://www.frostburg.edu/aces/frostburg-grows/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Frostburg-Grows/472105046167989?fref=ts Note: The availability of this position is contingent upon funding. Funded in part by the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism and the Corporation for National and Community Service
