Who We Are

FoodCorps partners with schools and communities to nourish kids’ health, education, and sense of belonging so that every child, in every school, experiences the joy and power of food. Our AmeriCorps members partner with educators and school nutrition professionals to provide kids with nourishing meals, food education, and culturally affirming experiences with food that celebrate and nurture the whole child. Building on this direct partnership, FoodCorps advocates for policy change, grows networks, and develops leaders in service of every kid’s health and wellbeing. Our goal is that by 2030, every child will have access to food education and nourishing food in school!

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in hands-on teaching and/or a desire to gain hands-on teaching experience in food education
• Commitment to building a healthier future for school children by teaching
• Demonstrated leadership aptitude and effective communication skills
• Motivation and commitment to full-time national service directly in a school community 
• Self determination, accountability, and initiative in the face of challenges and solutions-oriented creativity
• Respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background
• Display a growth mindset by being willing to grow through coaching and implementation of feedback
• Knowledge of culture, history, and/or language of the partner community 

To be considered for a FoodCorps member position, you must:

• Be 18 years or older by the start of your term
• Be a legal, permanent resident of the United States
• Hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent at the start of the term

Individual positions differ by location. There may be additional requirements, such as language proficiencies and access to a vehicle, depending on the site to which you apply.

What You’ll Do

Food Education AmeriCorps members teach alongside educators to provide kids in K-8 schools with food education and culturally affirming experiences with food that celebrate and nurture the whole child. Although they do this in a variety of ways depending on local partner goals, below are the foundational activities that all Food Education members complete: 

Essential Functions

• Teach FoodCorps specific lessons that focus on hands-on food education to nourish students’ sense of belonging and develop students’ mastery of food literacy skills, so students can make informed decisions about their food choices and advocate for school meal menu changes. 
• Build a school-wide movement that promotes food education and culturally affirming menu change while collaborating with teachers, families, and school administrators.

• Participate in FoodCorps training around teaching, gardening, family engagement, and anti-racism. This will require overnight travel, about 3 times throughout the term (summer, fall, and spring). Each training will be 4 days and 3 nights.  
• Complete administrative tasks for FoodCorps reporting and evaluation that measures local and national impact and improves FoodCorps programming (for example, submitting timesheets, sharing impact data and stories, administering surveys, and providing regular feedback)  
• Members may grow nourishing food with students, teachers, and families to create dynamic educational gardens where kids can get their hands dirty while learning about food. This role may require a moderate level of physical activity, primarily in the fall and in the spring. Tasks include: consistent lifting, bending, shoveling soil and compost, working in a hoophouse, etc. These activities may take place in variable weather conditions (heat, humidity, or cold).

Non-Essential Functions

• Publicize FoodCorps-related projects and success stories through press engagements, blog writing, social media posts, newsletters, etc.
• Collaborate with community partners to raise money to support local FoodCorps-related projects (when allowable).

What You’ll Gain

• Up to $33,000 living stipend for FoodCorps Members, paid bi-weekly. 
• AmeriCorps Segal Education Award, upon successful completion of your term of national service. This is currently $7,395 and is contingent upon National Funding. 
• Health insurance*
• Partial childcare reimbursement, if you qualify
• Student loan forbearance, if you qualify
• Training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities

*Participation in FoodCorps health insurance is required unless proof of existing coverage is provided.

Where You’ll Work

FoodCorps offers positions in multiple states, including communities throughout AR, AL, CA, CT, DC, GA, IA, KY, MD, ME, MA, MI, MO, MS, NJ, NM, OH, OR and RI. To see our local Partner Sites, visit: https://foodcorps.org/where-we-work/ 

The Details

This position runs from August 11, 2025 to July 17, 2026. In order to successfully complete your term, you must, at a minimum, complete 1,700 allowable hours during this time.

Apply by March 3! foodcorps.org/apply