Organization Overview
Cloud City Conservation Center (C4) fosters pathways to a healthier planet and community through initiatives that inspire the conservation of our natural environment in Leadville and Lake County, CO. Our current program areas include: energy efficiency, waste diversion and sustainable food. As part of our work we operate the only produce farm in Lake County, Cloud City Farm.
Service Description
The Youth Engagement Coordinator will support opportunities for hands-on nutrition and farm education at Cloud City Farm and in the classroom for Lake County Youth as part of C4’s Environmental Education Program. They will develop and implement activities that engage youth in all areas of the food system with a focus on utilizing Cloud City Farm as an outdoor classroom.
AmeriCorps Member Duties
- Serve with C4 Environmental Education Manager to increase opportunities for youth in Lake County to participate in nature based environmental education with a focus on utilizing Cloud City Farm as an outdoor classroom.
- Design & deliver engaging, hands-on food systems lessons to Lake County students in grades pre-K-12 that meet school standards in the classroom, at Cloud CIty Farm and outdoors in the natural environment. Integrating activities into subjects such as math, science and history, working with teachers and school administrators to increase food and nutrition education in curricula, and more.
- Grow healthy food with students, teachers, and community members at Cloud City Farm and Community Garden, an educational setting where kids can get their hands dirty and experience what they’re learning first-hand.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with community partners, teachers, families, and school administrators.
- Support access to Healthy Food by promoting food access points throughout the community within the School System to students, parents and educators.
- Partner with Get Outdoors Leadville! to provide farm education during the summer months via the Rockies Rock summer camp.
- Participate in the Lake County Food Access Coalition (Monthly Meetings & additional committee meetings).
- Support the Environmental Education Program as needed by the Program Manager.
- Support the operation of Cloud City Farm as needed by the Farm Manager.
Location and Service Conditions:
This position is based at Cloud City Conservation Center, 130 W 5th St, Leadville, CO 80461 and will involve Lake County School District. Position will involve frequent days of service outdoors and/or in a school.
Qualifications:
- Commitment to working hard in service of local communities in order to make a difference
- Motivation to serve full-time in a limited resource community
- Perseverance in the face of challenges and creativity in finding solutions
- Respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background
- Experience working in or studying food systems, agriculture, public health, education, school nutrition, culinary arts, community organizing, or public service
- Experience working or volunteering in education, youth development, or other teaching setting
- Desire to gain hands-on experience for your career
