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If you are passionate about nurturing a healthy and sustainable future for our communities,

then Sustainability Service Corps is for you!

Sustainability Service Corps (SSC) is a bridge-to-career AmeriCorps Fellowship program that delivers professional development to emerging climate protection leaders who implement projects related to sustainability, education, and community engagement for municipalities, nonprofits, schools, and disadvantaged communities across California.

Program term dates are: November 2023- June 2024, 40 hours/week

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Program Benefits

$2,754.54/per month living allowance stipend (pre-tax) spread evenly over your program term and distributed every two weeks
$4,826.50 Segal Education Award (upon completion of 1200 hour service term)
Free healthcare benefits (includes dental and vision)
Forbearance on existing qualifying student loans and payment of interest accrued during service.
Childcare assistance from AmeriCorps paid to an eligible provider of your choice (for those eligible)
Receive food assistance via CalFresh (for those eligible)

Gain Experience, Skills, and Professional Development

Earn a certification from the University of California - Climate Stewards program
Attend workshops and field trips highlighting prominent sustainability leaders and community solutions
Receive a personal budget from SSC for individual professional development
Network development and career planning for life after AmeriCorps
Personalized mentorship and support from your SSC advisor
Project supervision and coaching from your on-site supervisor
Develop professional skills and build a foundation for a career in climate leadership
Join a cohort of 45 emerging climate protection leaders who share a mission to make the world a better place

AmeriCorps Requirements

Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States*
Ability to pass FBI, CA Department of Justice, out-of-state (if applicable), and National Sex Offender Public Registry background checks prior to service

*Currently, we are unable to accept applicants with student visas (such as F1 or F2 student visas, J1 or J2 exchange visitor visas, G series visas, etc.) or those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.

Sustainability Service Corps Requirements

At least 18 years of age
Test negatively for tuberculosis if working with minors
Adhere to COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements determined by host organization
Live in the state of California
Commitment to the full term of service (1700+ hours and 11 months for full-time term)
Capability to work in a professional office or field setting
Strong verbal and written communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

Passion for community-oriented climate change solutions and interest in launching a career in sustainability
Experience with, or training in, climate science, sustainability, environmental justice, education, community outreach, and project management
Past service experience (e.g., volunteering, community service, etc.)
Associates degree or above AND/OR relevant experience
Being local to the community where you will serve

School Garden CoordinatorKIPP PRIZE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

KIPP Prize is a 5-8 charter middle school that opened in 2014 and serves 415 students.

Mission: At KIPP Prize we know that some of the most competitive and robust opportunities in life and career exist in our own backyard, and we prepare our students to be able to access those opportunities. We provide a rigorous literacy-based, college prep curriculum combined with an emphasis on personalized learning, character, and a diverse range of cultural and enrichment experiences to enable our students to access the opportunities in Silicon Valley and beyond.

Vision: We believe that an excellent school is built when a thriving student and staff culture works in tandem, to climb the mountain to college. The journey to college readiness has its challenges. In partnership with our engaged and active families, we persist by approaching each day of each year with joy and love, drawing on our most joyful and creative moments, and keeping our eyes on the prize of our choice.

KIPP has a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Read more about our commitment here(link removed)>

POSITION OVERVIEW & DESCRIPTION

The school garden coordinator will be responsible for bringing the vision of a working school garden to life. The garden will be a place for sustainable education, food equity and real-life skills. The garden will also serve as a therapeutic space and support a vision for sustainability and food equity in our community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Coordinator:

Plans and leads sustainable, organic, environmentally conscious garden activities for grades 5-8 students;
Assists in the design and maintenance of the school gardens and outdoor classroom space, supporting the preparation for garden work activities, planting schedule, and ensuring the care of tools;
Integrates environmental issues, wellness, and garden activities into school curriculum;
Develops a system for recruitment, training, coordination and tracking of volunteers;
Oversees and coordinates students hands-on experiences in the garden (planting, tending, harvesting and cooking);
Builds involvement in and commitment to the school garden within the school community, including teachers, administrators, students, parents and community volunteers;
Builds capacity within the school by co-teaching with classroom teachers, and developing teacher skills in outdoor classroom management techniques;
Leads a group of students in garden-related action projects through after-school programming;
Attends school wide staff meetings;
Leads after-school garden club;
Pursues grants to support the growth and development of the Garden Program.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

At least 2-3 years of facilitation or teaching experience with youth aged 10-14 (outdoor group management experience preferred);
Knowledge and skills in small-scale organic food production or home gardening;
Knowledge of or interest in topics including urban gardening, botany, environmental science, health and nutrition, food systems, food access;
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations including youth and adults;
Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking skills;
Ability to work independently and be flexible;
Computer skills and project management skills;
Regular and reliable attendance and dependability.

FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCE

At KIPP PRIZE Preparatory Academy we know that the prize will not be sent to us. We know that some of the most competitive and robust opportunities in life and career exist in our own backyard- and we relentlessly prepare our students to be able to access those opportunities. At Prize, we are committed to ensuring that students will be affirmed in their identities while also developing the skills, knowledge, intellectual habits, and community needed to be successful in college and in life. We believe that an excellent school is built when a thriving student and staff culture work together, to climb the mountain to college. We know that on our journey to college-readiness, there will be challenges. In partnership with our engaged and active families, we persist in our mission by approaching each second of each day of each year with joy and love- and keeping our eyes on the prize of our choice.

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About Us Sustainability Service Corps

Our mission is to implement community-based climate change solutions by empowering the next generation of leaders committed to a just and sustainable future. During the 1200 hour term of service, SSC Fellows have the opportunity to make significant contributions by leading meaningful projects while also developing as professionals, growing their networks, and establishing a career

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