League Hiring Full-Time AmeriCorps VISTA Members to Help Address Food Insecurity in Community Colleges

       

About the Anti-Hunger Corps

The Anti-Hunger Corps VISTA program aims to reduce hunger and poverty and build the capacity of the agencies that address these issues. Members will build the capacity of the organization to help unemployed and under-employed people obtain job training, job placement, and financial literacy services; improve access to food from government and nonprofit sources for targeted populations in particular and food insecure people in general; enable residents of food deserts to access healthier foods through farmers markets and community gardens; help more low-income children to obtain free school breakfasts and summer meals; and enable nonprofit groups fighting hunger and poverty to raise more money and recruit and manage more volunteers, particularly high-impact and skilled volunteers.

Position Description

The League for Innovation in the Community College (League), in partnership with Hunger Free America, is seeking two full-time VISTA members to engage with Mesa Community College, South Mountain Community College, and Northeast Texas Community College in developing and testing innovative solutions to SNAP/WIC access for students and to systematically address food insecurity in community colleges.

Time Commitment

These are one-year, full-time position beginning November 8, 2021, or when the positions are filled. You are expected to be available for the needs of your community and project at all times, including days, nights, and weekends. Because AmeriCorps VISTA service requires full project and community immersion, there are restrictions on outside full-time employment, along with some restrictions on political and religious activities. For more information, please review the AmeriCorps VISTA terms, conditions, and benefits information available here.

Housing

You are responsible for finding your own housing.

Program Benefits

  • $575.40 bi-weekly living allowance
  • Segal Education Award ($6,385, amount changes annually) or end-of-service cash stipend ($1,803)
  • Health benefits*
  • Potential to forbear or defer student loans while in service
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)
  • Child care assistance (if applicable)
  • One-year non-competitive status for federal government positions
  • A network of over 180,000 AmeriCorps VISTA members and alums

*Click here for more information on health coverage provided through the CNCS.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must first be AmeriCorps VISTA members.

AmeriCorps VISTA members interested in the position should apply here. Contact Susan Kater if you have questions.

If you are interested in applying to the AmeriCorps VISTA program, you will first need to complete an AmeriCorps VISTA application.

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