Position Closed - Americorps - Marketing, Production and Volunteer Development

Program: Growing Grounds Farm in Santa Maria

Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Growing Grounds Farm Program Manager and the T-MHA Promotional
Coordinator, the Americorps member will recruit, train and supervise volunteers: implementing volunteer training programs and materials. Assist the Farm Manager in maintaining production quotas and supervising, the operations of the farm. Enhance and develop a marketing and promotional plan for the farm program and farm stand. The Americorps member in this position is placed with the Cal Poly Community Center’s Central Coast Volunteer Corps, VIP Program. Members will work half time for a 10 month commitment. As compensation for their time, members will receive a living allowance throughout their service term and stipend upon completion. All stipends and benefits are provided through the Cal Poly Community Center’s Central Coast Volunteer Corps, VIP Program.

Compensation
N/A. See summary

Minimum Requirements
The desire to work with adults with psychiatric disabilities. A high level of organizational and time management skills. Working knowledge of standard office software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, publishing, electronic mail and calendaring systems.Strong interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills; able to deal effectively with a variety of people and personality types regardless of ethnic, racial, religious background or socio-economic level. Must use reasonable precautions in the performance of one’s duties and adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices while acting in such a manner as to assure at all times, maximum safety to one’s self, fellow employees, clients, and other persons contacted through TMHA business. Conditions of employment include: must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid CA Driver’s License, minimum of 2 years driving experience, reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, and DMV driving record that meets TMHA’s current vehicle insurance requirements. May be required to utilize personal vehicle and auto insurance. At the time of hire, other conditions of employment are to comply with a T.B. skin test or chest x-ray indicating a negative tuberculosis result, a health screen indicating fitness for duty and receipt of a criminal record clearance through fingerprinting. Must be able to successfully complete First Aid and CPR training.

All candidates must complete and submit an application to be considered for an interview. Applications can be picked up from, and submitted to our main office at 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo OR printed from this webpage.