Dear Ecolog folks,
Below (in "plain text", hopefully) is info on an AmeriCorps position we have open at Frostburg Grows for next year in Frostburg, MD. More info on the Frostburg Grows project is also below and at the web links listed. If you can help spread the word, that would be great. If any more info needed, please contact me. Best wishes, Dan Dan Fiscus FSU and Frostburg Grows 106 Compton Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD 21532 301-687-3136 (office) 240-522-4243 (cell) http://www.frostburg.edu/lglg/ http://www.frostburg.edu/aces/frostburg-grows/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Frostburg-Grows/472105046167989?fref=ts FROSTBURG GROWS is looking for an AmeriCorps Member! Note: The availability of this position is contingent upon funding. Frostburg Grows is an innovative native tree nursery, local food production training center, composting operation and sustainable development project now being built on a former coal mine site in Frostburg, Maryland. This position will work from Frostburg State University under the supervision of the Frostburg Grows coordinators and involves a variety of tasks associated with the construction and operation of a native tree nursery, local food production training center and composting operation. For more information on Frostburg Grows, see the web links and video link at the end. This is a full-time AmeriCorps position. 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. $12,100 and at the completion of their hours will receive a $5,550 segal education award. Mandatory training for new members will be held Aug. 25, 2014 in Frostburg and the position will begin early September 2014. Initial duties will include 1) helping to construct high tunnel greenhouses and the composting infrastructure and make them operational, 2) operating a native tree nursery for plant propagation and harvest, 3) record keeping and monitoring, 4) recruiting of student and community volunteers and planning and coordination of volunteer work days, 5) periodic involvement in composting operations, and 6) operation of various solar energy, heating, cooling and lighting systems. Other duties include outreach/education on local food, crop and nursery planning, using media to recruit trainees and assistance on grant proposals. The member will also provide education for community members on sustainability and healthy living linked to growing, preparing and eating fresh local fruits and vegetables. Requirements for this position include: 1) Basic knowledge of trees, tree species and tree identification or ability/willingness to learn these skills. 2) Ability to do physical work including lifting up to 50 lbs. 3) Creativity in programming and problem solving. 4) Ability to work outside of the normal 8:00 - 4:30 schedule including some weekends. Link to apply to AmeriCorps: http://www.frostburg.edu/sci/civic-engagement/astar-in-western-maryland/ Contact Dan Fiscus ([email protected]) for more information. Applications received by July 25, 2014 will be given priority. Please complete the application at the AmeriCorps website above, send a resume or CV, and send a cover letter explaining your interests in the position and your relevant experience, by email to Dan Fiscus. For more information on Frostburg Grows, see: http://www.frostburg.edu/aces/frostburg-grows/ or on Facebook search for Frostburg Grows Our Climate Leadership Award finalist video describes the project well: http://www.planetforward.org/idea/frostburg-state-university-and-the-frostburg-grows-project Funded in part by the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism and the Corporation for National and Community Service
