Operations and Services Aid - Groundworks Collaborative/VHCB

AmeriCorps; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education award

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps State / National program opportunities in Vermont offer hands-on roles supporting Groundworks Collaborative and VHCB AmeriCorps. You will help with food shelf operations, volunteer coordination, and community outreach, starting Jan 12, 2027, through Dec 10, 2027, in Brattleboro.

A high school diploma is required and the role emphasizes service, teamwork, and public benefit. Full-time service offers a living allowance, an education award upon completion, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in community service or nonprofit setting preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Fresh Rescue donation sorting and organizing donations.
• Support daily opening preparations and food shelf operations.
• Build and maintain community partnerships and volunteer networks.
• Participate in trainings, events, and program initiatives.

Skills

Communications

Community Organization

Leadership

General Skills

Social Services

Team Work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Support Foodworks' guests with accessing food while strengthening FoodWorks' ability to expand community partnerships, improve volunteer coordination, enhance community outreach and connection to FoodWorks services. Groundworks Collaborative was established in 2015 following the merger of two well-established organizations: the Brattleboro Area Drop-In Center and Morningside Shelter (having previously been in existence for 27 and 36 years respectively). We work with people and systems creating solutions to end hunger and homelessness for all people in our region. We envision a community in which all people have their basic needs met, including a safe and dignified place to call home. Foodworks, a program of Groundworks Collaborative, mission is to provide food in a welcoming, low- barrier environment to people in the community who are experiencing any level of food insecurity. Additionally, we are committed to participating in fresh produce rescue to help decrease overall food waste in our region. This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps). The VHCB AmeriCorps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape. Position begins January 12 and ends December 10, 2027. This position is Full Time: Requires 1,720 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 47 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $31,000 (pre-tax) and an education award of $7,395 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service.

Member Duties

• Assist with Fresh Rescue donation sorting: pick up donated foods from local grocery stores, weigh products, sort and organize donations
• Support daily opening preparations
• Assist with food shelf operations including stocking shelves, checking clients in, assisting clients
• Support volunteers to participate in food shelf operations
• Maintain current community partnerships and network to connect with and build new community partnerships
• Connect and grow relationships with shoppers and volunteers
• Participate in an Independent Service Project and in all VHCB AmeriCorps Trainings, Service Days, Events, and Program Initiatives.

Program Benefits

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage
• Living Allowance
• Training

Terms

• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours

Service Areas

• Community Outreach
• Hunger
• Homelessness
• Housing

Skills

• Communications
• Community Organization
• Leadership
• General Skills
• Social Services
• Team Work

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Operations and Services Aid - Groundworks Collaborative/VHCB

Program Start/End Date

01/12/2027 - 12/10/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

VERMONT

Accepting Applications

From 09/15/2026 To 12/11/2026

Contact

Sarah Habeck
141 Canal St
Brattleboro VT 05301
8028283249
[e-mail]
https://vhcb.org/vhcb-americorps/service-opportunities/