AmeriCorps VISTA Fundraising and Events Coordinator

Summary: Transplanting Traditions Community Farm (TTCF) is part of the Women in Transition VISTA Initiative, a project with TTCF, Benevolence Farm and AmeriCorps VISTA CNCS which focuses on agricultural employment and workforce development strategies as a tool for overcoming poverty. The AmeriCorps VISTA Fundraising and Events Coordinator will help strengthen the organization’s capacity to develop sustainable funding strategies and systems to support Transplanting Traditions’ mission, vision and programs.

Qualifications

Passion for and understanding of food systems change, food justice and local agriculture
Dedication to working as a member of and in partnership with diverse communities
Relevant experience with fundraising, including grant writing and event planning
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and self-management skills and strong emotional intelligence
High proficiency in Google Drive, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database management
Experience with donor engagement and information management
Commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation
Experience building relationships with key stakeholders, funders and partners
Prior understanding of and/or experience with the immigration process and resettlement experience and/or sustainable agriculture is ideal

Essential Duties

Support fundraising committee members from the refugee community and general community
Help with the transition to new systems and tools to support fundraising efforts
Help the organization achieve short and long-term fundraising goals
Monitor progress and provide support with longer-term strategies for fundraising campaigns, solicitation drives, and events

Program Benefits: This position is a full-time, year-long volunteer service opportunity starting in the fall of 2022. AmeriCorps VISTA members are volunteers, not employees, and therefore do not receive payment from TTCF for their service. As an AmeriCorps VISTA you will receive a monthly living stipend, healthcare benefits (not health insurance), a relocation allowance, reimbursement for job related transportation, and choice of an educational award or service stipend after completion of service. Transplanting Traditions also provides need-based housing stipends. Please review all information, details and benefits on the AmeriCorps VISTA website before applying.

How to apply: Please apply through the position listing on the AmeriCorps site OR submit a resume and brief one-page cover letter to info@transplantingtraditions.org by June 15th, 2022. For questions about the position, email us at info@transplantingtraditions.org.

More information about Transplanting Traditions Community Farm

The mission of Transplanting Traditions is to uplift food sovereignty in the refugee community through access to land, education and opportunities for refugee farmers to address community food insecurity and the barriers they face in reaching their dreams of farming. The farm provides a cultural community space for refugee adults and youth to come together, recreate home and build healthy communities, and continue agricultural traditions in the Piedmont of N.C.