AmeriCorps Nutrition & Food Security Advocate

AmeriCorps; Arrington (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Living Allowance

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps in Virginia is seeking a part-time Food Security and Nutrition Advocate to support a community food pharmacy and nutrition education efforts. You will collaborate with BRMC CHW and BRAFB to deliver lessons and track program outcomes.

Responsibilities include pantry support, inventory, referrals, data collection, and SNAP training participation, with education materials drawn from CDC/USDA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Interest in public health, nutrition education, and community outreach.
• Ability to follow CDC/USDA guidelines for informal education support.

Responsibilities

• Attend food pantry events with BRMC CHW and support distribution in Nelson County.
• Prepare and propose inventory orders, with CHW approval.
• Track inventory and sign-in/out for the food pharmacy.
• Maintain food pharmacy conditions per BRAFB and FDA guidance.
• Review referral lists and contact patrons for program participation.
• Collect attendance and household data for the food program.
• Prepare lessons for patients and assist nutrition education sessions.
• Participate in SNAP training and assist referrals to the program.
• Create nutritional guides using CDC/USDA training materials.
• Attend monthly pantry distributions and community outreach events.

Skills

Public Health

Teaching/Tutoring

Social Services

Community Organization

Computers/Technology

Communications

Education

Counseling

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

AmeriCorps in Virginia is seeking a part-time Food Security and Nutrition Advocate to support a community food pharmacy and nutrition education efforts. You will collaborate with BRMC CHW and BRAFB to deliver lessons and track program outcomes.

Responsibilities include pantry support, inventory, referrals, data collection, and SNAP training participation, with education materials drawn from CDC/USDA guidelines.