AmeriCorps Food Security Coordinator
About The Position
The Civic Leadership & Engagement Corps (CLEC) is an AmeriCorps program through Washington Campus Compact (WACC) that aims to empower students with the skills and resources to thrive in school and beyond, fostering them into compassionate leaders and engaged citizens. The program recruits AmeriCorps members and student volunteers to provide direct service in various focus areas across Washington and Idaho. CLEC promotes student leadership, campus-community partnerships, civic engagement, and knowledge networks to enhance the retention and success of underrepresented students, increase awareness and support for equity and inclusion, and build sustainable campus/community partnerships and resilient communities. This specific role addresses the prevalent issue of food insecurity among Washington State University students, exacerbated by the need for sustained funding for a campus food pantry, established through a student-passed referendum. The AmeriCorps member will focus on pantry operations, policy development, food procurement, and staff/volunteer support.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience or interest in food insecurity, human services, or community engagement.
- Ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Strong organization, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
- Strong data management and social media skills.
- Strong initiative, self-starter, and enthusiasm for helping others succeed.
- Committed to promoting educational equity and inclusion.
- Ability to pass a national service criminal history check.
- 18 or older.
- AA/BA or some college.
- United States citizen, naturalized citizen, or lawful permanent resident.
- Committed to serving 100% of service hours.
Responsibilities
- Work with campus and community partners to support pantry programming such as cooking demos, resource referrals, and workshops.
- Energize meal plan card-swipe program outreach and management.
- Coordinate campus Pantry food drives.
- Support campus gardening and composting efforts.
- Abide by all AmeriCorps program guidelines, policies, and prohibited activities.
- Generate awareness and leadership around social justice and equity through the sharing of ideas, information, and experiences.
- Be familiar with project logic model (if applicable) and collect and document program data using required tracking tools and progress reports.
- Participate in all WACC CLEC online & in-person trainings.
- Collaborate with other CLEC team members and national service members in your community on common projects.
- Correspond regularly with site supervisor and WACC staff.
- Record and track service hours.
- Participate in professional development opportunities.
- Work as part of a team to coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Coug Food Pantry.
- Support students as they navigate the Pantry.
- Provide appropriate assistance and guidance to students experiencing food insecurity, helping be a first-line response as students access resources on the WSU-Pullman campus.
- Assist the Food Pantry Coordinator in building community and campus relationships to bolster Pantry mission.
- Work with Cougs Feeding Cougs Advisory Committee to determine goals and strategies for the Pantry.
Benefits
- Education Award of $6,495.00 upon successful completion of term of service.
- Living Allowance of $22,000 ($2,200/month) ($24,000 or $2,400/month for returning members).
- Childcare, if eligible.
- Healthcare, if applicable.
- Forbearance for Federal Student Loans.
- Training and practical hands-on experience.
- Professional development and networking opportunities.
- A chance to make a difference in your community!
- Access to campus libraries.
- Free bus service in Pullman.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
