AmeriCorps VISTA: Capacity-Building for Food Access

AmeriCorps; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Childcare assistance if eligible

Education award upon completion

Job summary

Connecticut Foodshare, in partnership with AmeriCorps VISTA, seeks a dedicated member for a capacity-building role based in Wallingford or Bridgeport. The position runs 01/11/2027–01/10/2028, full-time, with statewide travel and mileage reimbursement.

You will develop learning labs, recruit and train volunteers, and support food assistance programs to expand access and funding for partner programs. You will gain professional experience through mentoring with Connecticut Foodshare staff and VISTA

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter, organized and able to multi-task.
• Interest in research, learning labs and training volunteers.
• Digital media skills and Microsoft Office experience helpful.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support food assistance programs by building capacity and shaping client experiences.
• Develop and offer learning labs to help partners access food and funding.
• Recruit, train and manage volunteer teams; collaborate with staff and partners.

Skills

Social Services

Communications

Community Organization

Teaching/Tutoring

Writing/Editing

Public Speaking

Team Work

Education

Some college

Job description

Connecticut Foodshare, in partnership with AmeriCorps VISTA, seeks a dedicated member for a capacity-building role based in Wallingford or Bridgeport. The position runs 01/11/2027–01/10/2028, full-time, with statewide travel and mileage reimbursement.

You will develop learning labs, recruit and train volunteers, and support food assistance programs to expand access and funding for partner programs. You will gain professional experience through mentoring with Connecticut Foodshare staff and VISTA