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Benefits Access VISTA

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 assist 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; enable nonprofit groups fighting hunger and poverty to raise more money and recruit and manage more volunteers, particularly high-impact and skilled volunteers.
Time Commitment:
This is a one-year, full-time position with Hunger Free America. 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 a full immersion in the project and community, 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 - http://bit.ly/1dAs2FM
Program Benefits:
·       $925.12 bi-weekly Living Allowance
·      Segal Education Award ($6,345) or End-of-Service stipend ($1,800)
·      Health benefits*
·      Potential to forbear or defer student loans while in service
·      Relocation assistance (if applicable)
·      Childcare assistance (if applicable)
·      One-year non-competitive status for federal government positions
·      A network of over 180,000 AmeriCorps VISTA members and alums
*For more information on health coverage provided through CNCS, visit:  http://www.vistacampus.gov/in-service/benefits-service#health_coverage

Responsibilities:
  • Increase capacity at our Bronx location. Ex: Create appointment system for clients, develop outreach materials and create a list of resources in the area.
  • Help expand a network of partners that support HFA's initiatives related to SNAP as well as to strengthen our collaboration and referral systems with all local agencies operating in the 5 boroughs of New York City.
  • Participate in outreach activities in person as well as virtually to connect with low-income individuals, community agencies, and the public with the goal of raising awareness about SNAP.
  • Attend required training/webinars and conferences.
  • Work with HFA’s Communications Department to create social media campaigns to promote the program and inform current and potentially eligible participants about program updates as well as some other resources available for them. (Ex. P-EBT)
Skills:
  • Experience in anti-hunger/nutrition programs; working with low-income communities.
  • High-energy self-starter with strong communications, problem-solving, organizing, and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated commitment to fighting poverty and hunger.
  • Comfortable working in diverse neighborhoods and with diverse people. The ideal candidate must be able to work both in person and remotely when needed.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred, although people with significant, relevant, work experience will be considered.
  • Proficiency in other language(s), besides English, is preferred.
Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to Joshua Rivera. Be sure to include Benefits Access AmeriCorps VISTA in the subject line.