Description
**UWKC AmeriCorps members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first day of service.**
ABOUT THE POSITION
Develop innovate pilot projects relating to child nutrition and food security, working with local and statewide partners to implement new programs that decrease household food insecurity while also generating data to inform administrative improvements relating to federal and state nutrition programs.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research state and federal nutrition programs like SNAP, EFAP, S-EBT, school meals, etc., to understand eligibility criteria, benefits amounts, barriers to access, and community impact.
- Strategize, organize, and implement pilot projects that directly address the gaps in the service of current nutrition programs.
- Monitor, record, analyze, and share data generated by the pilot projects to communicate the efficacy of the interventions and any best practices or lessons learned.
- Ensure information on food security programs is shared broadly with other direct service programs at United Way of King County so that families seeking any kind of support will be informed about the food resources available to them.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Hunger and poverty disproportionately affect people who identify with multiple intersections of marginality—including people that identify as Black, Native, POC, queer, trans, disabled, first generation, etc. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage those that identify with these communities to apply
- Understanding of systemic racism and commitment to anti-racist work to ensure outputs are relevant and accessible to community members
- Flexibility and quick problem-solving skills to balance the variety of service activities and any potential shift in program priorities
- Experience working on multiple projects at once and ability to self-manage
- Ability to communicate clearly with staff members, partners, and AmeriCorps members
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with team, partners, and community members.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking skills
ELIGIBILITY
- Must be over 18 years old on the first day of service
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Unfortunately, F1 visas are not sufficient.
- Must be available 40 hours per week. Exact hours may vary by site placement, but will primarily be Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Must undergo a Washington State Patrol background check, FBI background check and National Sex Offender Registry Check, plus state of residence background check if not currently living in Washington
- High school diploma/GED
**UWKC AmeriCorps members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first day of service.**
ABOUT THE POSITION
Develop innovate pilot projects relating to child nutrition and food security, working with local and statewide partners to implement new programs that decrease household food insecurity while also generating data to inform administrative improvements relating to federal and state nutrition programs.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research state and federal nutrition programs like SNAP, EFAP, S-EBT, school meals, etc., to understand eligibility criteria, benefits amounts, barriers to access, and community impact.
- Strategize, organize, and implement pilot projects that directly address the gaps in the service of current nutrition programs.
- Monitor, record, analyze, and share data generated by the pilot projects to communicate the efficacy of the interventions and any best practices or lessons learned.
- Ensure information on food security programs is shared broadly with other direct service programs at United Way of King County so that families seeking any kind of support will be informed about the food resources available to them.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Hunger and poverty disproportionately affect people who identify with multiple intersections of marginality—including people that identify as Black, Native, POC, queer, trans, disabled, first generation, etc. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage those that identify with these communities to apply
- Understanding of systemic racism and commitment to anti-racist work to ensure outputs are relevant and accessible to community members
- Flexibility and quick problem-solving skills to balance the variety of service activities and any potential shift in program priorities
- Experience working on multiple projects at once and ability to self-manage
- Ability to communicate clearly with staff members, partners, and AmeriCorps members
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with team, partners, and community members.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking skills
ELIGIBILITY
- Must be over 18 years old on the first day of service
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Unfortunately, F1 visas are not sufficient.
- Must be available 40 hours per week. Exact hours may vary by site placement, but will primarily be Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Must undergo a Washington State Patrol background check, FBI background check and National Sex Offender Registry Check, plus state of residence background check if not currently living in Washington
- High school diploma/GED
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Living Allowance
$2056
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$2056 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
BENEFITS
- Bi-weekly stipend of $1027.88 (pre-tax)
- Monthly $250 housing stipend
- $6,895 Education Award or $1,800 End of Service Stipend upon successful completion of
- Loan deferment and payment of interest accrued during service year on qualified student loans (loans must be federally-backed; personal/private loans not eligible)
- Noncompetitive eligibility for federal jobs for up to one year after completing service
- Health benefits that meet the minimum standards of ACA compliance
- Childcare assistance
- 10 days sick leave, 10 days personal leave plus 11 federal holidays
- Enrollment in an assistance program with 24-hour access to phone counseling
- Access to emergency assistance program to mitigate unforeseen financial emergencies that put your continued participation in AmeriCorps service at risk
- Monthly team meetings, high-quality training, professional development, and networking opportunities
- Lifelong friends and colleagues who are passionate about service!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Robust professional development to support your personal, professional, and service goals and growth.
- Skills to be gained include but not limited to: Interpersonal and Intercultural communication, community outreach, adaptability, relationship building, conflict management, customer service, resource navigation, data entry, knowledge of WA public benefits, knowledge of inner workings of non-profits and community college systems.
- Career development trainings provided by UWKC AmeriCorps team.
- Previous trainings include: How to Network, Resume Workshops, Mock Interviews, How to make your LinkedIn Profile Shine.
- Networking opportunities within United Way and Community Partners.
- As a member of this cohort, you will be supported with a robust orientation, ongoing professional development opportunities, training, check-ins, and the tools and resources you need to succeed.
Education Requirements
GED
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Subject to criminal background check