Project POWER

AmeriCorps

Asheville (NC)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance if eligible

Stipend

Training

Professional development

Health coverage

Education award upon successful completion of service

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking members for the Project POWER program based in Asheville, North Carolina. This full-time position focuses on addressing food insecurity through community partnership and outreach. Members will assist in developing better systems for food access, coordinate with various organizations, and engage in volunteer recruitment and training. The program offers benefits such as stipend, health coverage, and professional development. Applications are open from April 1, 2026, to August 10, 2026.

Qualifications

Minimum age of 17 required.
Full-time commitment necessary.
Candidates should have a passion for community service.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing or improving program systems that increase access to food.
Support creation of program materials, workflows, and documentation tools.
Improve coordination between partner organizations addressing food insecurity.

Skills

Education

Youth Development

Teaching/Tutoring

Team Work

General Skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Project POWER AmeriCorps is a national service initiative based in Asheville, North Carolina that strengthens the capacity of nonprofit organizations and community partners working to address food insecurity and related social determinants of health. Through strategic placements and collaborative partnerships, Project POWER members support organizations serving children, youth, and families who experience barriers related to access to food, housing stability, economic opportunity, and supportive services. The program focuses on building sustainable systems that expand access to resources, improve coordination of services, and strengthen community infrastructure to address persistent disparities across Western North Carolina. Members help partner organizations develop stronger systems, processes, and partnerships that allow services to reach more people more effectively. Project POWER AmeriCorps members serve at a diverse range of nonprofit organizations, community-based programs, and partner agencies addressing food insecurity and social determinants of health. Members work alongside organizational leadership and staff to assess current systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement sustainable solutions. Service activities may include developing volunteer recruitment and retention strategies, improving coordination of food distribution programs, strengthening partnerships between community organizations, enhancing outreach strategies to reach underserved populations, and supporting implementation of data tracking systems that measure impact and guide program development.

Member Duties

Assist in developing or improving program systems that increase access to food
Support creation of program materials, workflows, and documentation tools
Improve coordination between partner organizations addressing food insecurity and related needs
Support development of partnerships among community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and food access programs
Assist with outreach activities that increase awareness of available resources
Help coordinate collaborative initiatives that address social determinants of health
Develop or improve volunteer recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and tracking systems
Support implementation of tools that improve volunteer engagement and retention
Assist with creation of training materials or orientation resources for volunteers

Program Benefits