Responsibilities. The VISTA will strengthen the Food Literacy Project’s capacity to serve low-income youth by diversifying resource development efforts and meaningfully engaging stakeholders in our work. Specific job tasks include:
Support and implement a targeted community organizing outreach effort to support the organization’s expansion to Iroquois Farm by engaging community residents, neighborhood leaders, community partners, and stakeholders
Orchestrate regular canvassing in the neighborhood.
Build and maintain relationships in the neighborhood with schools, community organizations, healthcare facilities, neighborhood businesses, and others.
Plan and implement community events and engagement.
Plan and implement a targeted outreach effort to recruit new volunteers, retain regular volunteers, and inspire new volunteers to become donors.
Plan and implement volunteer work days, with special focus on recruiting volunteer teams from companies and community groups with the goal of creating lasting partnerships.
Maintain current volunteer manual and provide orientation and engagement with volunteers; update and manage approved forms, policy, and procedures for volunteers.
Assist with corporate sponsorship, corporate engagement, and relationship building throughout the community.
Qualifications.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a combination of education and experience.
Pass a criminal background check.
Ability to work in a collaborative environment and maintain effective working relationships.
Share a commitment to the Food Literacy Project’s mission. Experience as a volunteer or paid staff for a small, community-based non-profit organization is helpful.
Self-directed and organized, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail, ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
Experience and adaptability with using a computer and appropriate software.
Adaptability, creativity and independence with a willingness to seek and accept direction as appropriate.
Experience teaching or working with children or the desire to learn; experience with diverse populations, especially at-risk youth, is beneficial.
Background or interest in environmental education, sustainable agriculture, community food security, cooking, and/or nutrition are also assets.
In addition, you may send a cover letter and résumé to Director of Programs and Communications Sarah McCartt-Jackson (sarah@foodliteracyproject.org).
The Food Literacy Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer: The Food Literacy Project emphasizes diversity in both our programs and our staff, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws.
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AmeriCorps VISTA
Community Engagement Coordinator
Full time, beginning December 2018
Responsibilities. The VISTA will strengthen the Food Literacy Project’s capacity to serve low-income youth by diversifying resource development efforts and meaningfully engaging stakeholders in our work. Specific job tasks include:
Qualifications.
Benefits.
TO APPLY:
Applicants must apply through the AmeriCorps portal online at: https://tinyurl.com/ydf7nm7k
In addition, you may send a cover letter and résumé to Director of Programs and Communications Sarah McCartt-Jackson (sarah@foodliteracyproject.org).
The Food Literacy Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer: The Food Literacy Project emphasizes diversity in both our programs and our staff, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws.