Food Security Advocate: Ending Hunger Corps, Food Justice Coordinator

1 week ago


Orono, Maine, United States AmeriCorps Full time
Job Summary

AmeriCorps is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to serve as a Food Security Advocate in our Ending Hunger Corps, Food Justice Coordinator VISTA position. As a VISTA member, you will play a critical role in building food security in Cumberland County by connecting Maine residents with local, culturally appropriate, and nutritious foods.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish infrastructure to support the availability of more nutritious food for those vulnerable to food insecurity
  • Coordinate efforts to bridge the gap between consumers with limited resources and locally produced nutritious food
  • Develop production, processing, and distribution systems to increase food access
  • Build the capacity of local organizations to support an empowerment network that elevates the voices of people with direct experiences of poverty
  • Implement online infrastructure, including a web page and social media, to promote local food and collect data on disparities in food access for BIPOC Mainers
Program Benefits
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Relocation allowance and living allowance
  • Childcare assistance if eligible
  • ME State Park Pass
  • Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
  • Health coverage
Requirements
  • Permits working at another job during off hours
  • Car recommended
  • Permits attendance at school during off hours
Service Areas
  • Community Outreach
  • Community and Economic Development
  • Children/Youth
  • Health
  • Environment
  • Hunger
Skills
  • Youth Development
  • Writing/Editing
  • Community Organization
  • Business/Entrepreneur
  • Computers/Technology
  • Communications
  • Team Work


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