Job description

Position Description

At A New Leaf, nutrition is recognized as essential to all our clients’ well-being. The goal of this position is to develop and implement a meal program which includes donated meals which adhere to nutritional standards, nutrition education, and a comprehensive list of community resources to support long-term nutrition for clients. To find out more about serving with AmeriCorps VISTA, please visit the following webpage:

https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorps-programs/americorps-vista/life-vista-member

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Community Engagement Coordinator to expand and implement the West Valley meal program
• Coordinate with the Community Engagement Coordinator to collect in-kind donations, including holiday giving
• Coordinate with the Community Engagement Coordinator to implement meal planning program; solicit food donations to fill gaps
• Recruit/retain group and individual volunteers by building relationships (tours, follow up, reminders, thank you’s, recognition, and attending meals & other touch points)
• Compile and share calendars and schedules
• Share client resources to existing programs to ensure clients have access to nutritional meals when offsite
• Create tracking system for community donor meal donations including contact information and items donated
• Ensure volunteers have required training, qualifications and supervision for their roles
• Collect, post, and provide nutrition and meal planning educational information for clients
• Perform various tasks related to the volunteer and meal programs (scheduling, preparing correspondence, calling donors, donor receipts, updating databases, etc.)
• Participate and successfully complete all required training A New Leaf deems necessary
• Always maintain standards of confidentiality and professionalism
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with shelter staff, leadership, and clients
• Adhere to codes of conduct and standards as specified in the Volunteer Handbook
• Committed to fostering safe spaces for all, with the ability to respect and accommodate diverse stakeholders

Key Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, & Qualifications

• Detail oriented/good communication, customer service, and organizational skills
• Efficient/deadline driven/good time management skills/ability to prioritize multiple projects
• A strong ability and inclination to work independently, as well as working as a team
• Knowledge of, and experience with, Microsoft Office including Publisher, Excel, and Word
• Completed High School or GED
• Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Ability to pass a background check

Benefits for VISTA Members

• Living stipend of $17,600 to cover the basic costs of living (find out more at nationalservice.gov)
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend upon successful completion of service
• Health coverage at no-cost
• Relocation allowance
• Student loan forbearance and deferment
• 10 personal and 10 sick days
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• One year of non-competitive eligibility for federal government positions upon completion of service
• Professional development training

AmeriCorps Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• US citizen, national, or legal resident
• Successfully complete a criminal background check
• Valid driver’s license

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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