Education Steward (AmeriCorps Half-Time)

Kids’ Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI

Kids’ Food Basket believes every child deserves nutritious food to learn, grow, and thrive. Through healthy food access, education, and community engagement, we help nourish children and strengthen communities.

As an AmeriCorps Education Steward, you’ll deliver hands-on Farm-to-School learning during Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) sessions at K–8 schools in Grand Rapids Public Schools. This role offers experience in education, nonprofit service, food systems, and youth engagement while supporting scholars facing food insecurity.

Working in pairs, Education Stewards lead lessons that build food knowledge and community connection and support capacity-building across education, agriculture, volunteer engagement, and food access to strengthen Kids’ Food Basket programs.

Position Details

· Service Term: September 14, 2026 – September 10, 2027

· Commitment: 900 service hours; average 20 hours weekly

· Time Off Maximum: 63 hours (7% of total service hours)

· Living Allowance: $16,200 annually ($623.07 biweekly before taxes)

· Education Award: $3,697.50 Segal Education Award upon successful completion

· Eligible for student loan forbearance and interest accrual payment for qualified loans

· Childcare benefits available for eligible AmeriCorps volunteers

· Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities

What You’ll Do

· Lead Farm-to-School lessons during ELO programming

· Prepare, distribute, and clean up lesson materials, food, and supplies

· Facilitate activities and encourage scholar participation

· Expand capacity for Sack Supper distribution and programming at partner sites

· Recruit, engage, and help train volunteers for KFB programs

· Increase capacity for food distribution, harvests, and summer camp support

· Join community service projects with local nonprofit partners

· Attend monthly team meetings on leadership, service, and development

What You’ll Bring

· Age 18+ and a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident

· High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or relevant experience preferred

· Valid driver’s license and ability to pass AmeriCorps background checks

· Commitment to Kids’ Food Basket’s mission and communities facing food insecurity

· Enjoy working with children and leading hands-on learning

· Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and time management

· Flexible, proactive, and ready for hands-on service

· Interest in education, food systems, nutrition, agriculture, community engagement, or nonprofit work

Why You’ll Love It

· Make a direct impact in the lives of scholars and families throughout the Grand Rapids community

· Gain hands-on experience in education, nonprofit service, food systems, and community engagement

· Build leadership, communication, and professional skills through meaningful service opportunities

· Serve alongside a passionate, mission-driven team committed to nourishing kids and strengthening communities

· Participate in personal and professional development opportunities throughout your service term

· Enjoy a dynamic role that combines teaching, community outreach, food access, and volunteer engagement

· Earn a Segal Education Award and access AmeriCorps benefits that support your future goals

· Help create healthier futures for children while growing your own career and service experience

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Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join Kids' Food Basket as an Education Steward and help nourish kids, strengthen communities, and grow through service. Apply today!

Reasonable accommodations can be provided during the interview process to ensure equal access and participation in accordance with applicable law.