Missouri Green Schools is a statewide recognition program which focuses on supporting schools in taking a systems-based approach to identify and advance practices throughout their campuses, educational programming, and school culture that reduce environmental impact, improve health and wellness, and provide place-based education.
Additional support is provided for schools that have 60% or more of their students qualifying for free or reduced-priced lunch, including one-on-one support to set goals and track progress and small grant opportunities. Key to providing this support, are AmeriCorp VISTA members!
As we look ahead to the 2021-2022 school year, Missouri Green Schools is hiring AmeriCorps VISTAs to serve in each of the following roles – click on each link to learn more and apply!
- Missouri Green Schools Support VISTA
Focus on providing one-on-one support for under-resourced Missouri schools, assisting with action planning and progress tracking, as well as outreach to expand the program. - Missouri Green Schools Communications & Marketing VISTA
Focus on raising awareness, participation and support of the Missouri Green Schools program throughout the state, and will develop skills in website and social media management. - Missouri Green Schools Partner Network Coordinator VISTA
Manage the development of a statewide network of organizations that desire to help schools lower their environmental impact, improve health, and shift to a culture of sustainability.
Positions are open through Aug 1 or until filled. VISTAs begin August 30th for a one-year term. VISTAs work 30 hours per week and may attend school or pursue outside employment during their term if desired.
Missouri Green Schools is a joint program of the U.S. Green Building Council-Missouri Gateway Chapter and the Missouri Environmental Education Association. Learn more about the Missouri Green Schools program at www.MissouriGreenSchools.org
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