Food Security Coordinator
Position Description
This member will work with campus and community partners to support pantry programs such as cooking demos, resource referrals, and workshops; energize meal plan card-swipe program outreach and management; coordinate campus Pantry food drives; and support campus gardening and composting efforts.
Member Duties & Responsibilities
- Work as part of a team to coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Coug Food Pantry.
- Support students as they navigate the Pantry.
- Provide appropriate assistance and guidance to students experiencing food insecurity, helping be the first-line response as students access resources on the WSU-Pullman campus.
- Aid the Food Pantry Coordinator in building community and campus relationships to bolster Pantry's mission.
- Work with Cougs Feeding Cougs Advisory Committee to determine goals and strategies for the Pantry.
Required Or Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience or interest in food insecurity, human services, or community engagement.
- Ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Strong organization, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
- Strong data management and social media skills.
- Strong initiative, self-starter, and enthusiasm for helping others succeed.
- Committed to promoting educational equity and inclusion.
- Ability to pass a national service criminal history check.
- 18 or older.
- AA/BA or some college.
- United States citizen, naturalized citizen, or lawful permanent resident.
- Committed to serving 100% of service hours.
Service Schedule
40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm with flexible options and occasional evenings or weekend hours. Notes: May require occasional evening or weekend service outside of scheduled hours. Hours taken for sick, vacation, and holiday leave cannot be counted toward the time needed to successfully complete the term of service. A maximum of 20% of service hours may be used for professional development.
AmeriCorps/Host Site Benefits
- Education Award of $6,495.00 upon successful completion of the term of service.
- Living Allowance of $22,000 ($2,200/month) ($24,000 or $2,400/month for returning members).
- Childcare, if eligible.
- Healthcare, if applicable.
- Forbearance for Federal Student Loans.
- Training and practical hands-on experience.
- Professional development and networking opportunities.
- A chance to make a difference in your community!
- Access to campus libraries.
- Free bus service in Pullman.
Notes
May require occasional evening or weekend service outside of scheduled hours. Hours taken for sick, vacation, and holiday leave cannot be counted toward the time needed to successfully complete the term of service. A maximum of 20% of service hours may be used for professional development.
Steps to Apply
Email a cover letter, resume and three references to Heidi Hughes at heidi.hughes@wsu.edu