GRuB FILLING 2 AMERICORPS POSITIONS
Garden-Raised Bounty (GRuB) is a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to nourishing
community by empowering people to grow good food. We create educational and job-training
opportunities that grow inspired, self-confident and community-minded youth. We help low-income
families to help themselves by building raised-bed gardens at their homes. We work in Thurston
& Mason counties.
Kitchen Garden Project Leader – Help build gardens for low-incomes families!
GRuB’s Kitchen Garden Project (KGP) provides free raised-bed vegetable gardens to low-income
people at their homes and at institutions that serve disadvantaged people. The Americorps
member will work with college interns, volunteers,and youth involved in our employment program
to ensure that 80+ gardens are built in Thurston and Mason counties over this next year. Member
will also help lead youth and volunteers in growing food for the Thurston Food Bank at the
GRuB Farm.
Cultivating Youth Counselor – Mentor youth in making real change in our community.
This position will work with Thurston County low-income youth (ages 16-17) who are in GRuB’s
Cultivating Youth Program. The mission of the Cultivating Youth Program is to empower youth to
create positive change in their lives and in society as they lead projects that specifically
address issues of hunger and poverty. This position will work with our Cultivating Youth Program
Director and Farm Manager in the development and staffing of this program’s curriculum and
activities. Member will also help lead youth and volunteers in growing food for the Thurston
Food Bank at the GRuB Farm.
Positions’ Dates: October 1st, 2006 to August 15th, 2007
Wages: $825 monthly living stipend (before taxes), $4,725 educational award at end of service
• 25 years old or younger, high school equivalency (some college/life experience preferred)
• Mature, outgoing, comfortable working in a group
• Responsible, mature
• Strong experience & rapport with youth
• Strong communication, teaching, & facilitation skills
• Positive attitude, works well with others
• Computer literate (MS Office Suite)
Application Process -If you are interested please submit a resume (See address below) and a
cover letter stating why you are interested in this position and why you feel you are
qualified by August 15th at 5pm. Hiring decision made by August 31st. If you have any questions
please email Kim Gaffi at kim@goodgrub.org
Garden-Raised Bounty
711 State Avenue NE
Olympia, WA 98506
PLEASE NOTE: All Washington Service Corps partners are participating in a national evaluation of
national service corps. If you are considered for this position you will be asked to participate
in this study. You can go to www.wa.gov/esd for more information on the study and the Washington
Service Corps.
GRuB does not discriminate against its employees or clients on the basis of race, creed, color,
national origin, age, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or the presence
of any disability. We believe that a diverse staff is essential to the successful pursuit of our
mission. People of color and low-income individuals are encouraged to apply.