Food and Fitness Coalition is accepting applications for Americorps positions

The Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative, in partnership with Luther College, is excepting applications for anticipated 2014-15 AmeriCorps positions.

The AmeriCorps service members will join a team working in schools throughout Northeast Iowa to promote healthier school environments. Members will serve one or two school districts as they integrate healthy living into school culture through modeling and education.  Members will develop youth leadership programs and deepen community investment in local healthy food access and opportunities for physical activity. As part of their service, members will support school gardens, encourage Safe Routes to School and integrate Farm to School activities across their assigned district.

AmeriCorps members may live in Elkader, West Union, Oelwein and/or New Hampton. When not working in their community, members can expect to work from the Environmental Studies department at Luther College, where they will have office space including a desk, computer and phone, and will be able to connect with other folks doing similar service.
 
Americorps members receive a modest living allowance, travel reimbursement and an education award which can be used for higher education tuition or loan repayment after completing a full term of service. The term of service is September 1st of 2014 through August 31st of 2015.  
Luther College is currently accepting applications on a rolling basis.  Positions will remain open until filled.  Applicants may submit an electronic letter of interest and a resume highlighting experiences and rationale to Emily Neal, director of School Outreach at Luther College, nealem01@luther.edu. For more information on the collaboration between Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness and AmeriCorps go to: www.iowafoodandfitness.org.