Corporate Volunteerism Coordinator VISTA

Host site:   Hunger Free America, 50 Broad St, New York, NY 10004    Term of service :   35 hrs/week ( generally Monday-Friday ) for 1 year   Expected start date:  August 1 0 th , 202 6   Work environment :   Hybrid - remote with occasional in-person events in NYC   Hunger Free America (founded in 1983 as the New York City Coalition Against Hunger) is a dynamic and highly effective national progressive anti-hunger advocacy and direct service organization that is based in New York City but works in all 50 states .     The Nation has written that the organization has grown into “one of the leading direct service and advocacy organizations on hunger and poverty in the nation.” Our mission is to build a nonpartisan, grass-roots movement to enact the progressive public policies and programs needed to end domestic hunger and ensure that all Americans have sufficient access to nutritious food .     Our long-term goal is not just to  ameliorate  the problem, but also to build the people’s movement necessary to enact the economic and public policies needed to end hunger entirely.

Given that hunger drains our economy and tears at our moral and civic fabric, we know that  eliminating  it will boost the nation both economically and spiritually. Towards that end, we have adopted the motto: “Ending hunger lifts us all.”    Hunger Free America’s Strategic Volunteerism Department is seeking a full-time AmeriCorps  Corporate  Volunteer ism  Coordinator VISTA.

They will increase the national presence of Hunger volunteerism  with companies ,  to  increas e  the number of volunteers connecting to higher impact opportunities  while raising funds for our work . This stipend position offers  a great opportunity  for someone looking to enter the non-profit sector, or someone who is retired and passionate about making a difference .   Specific

Responsibilities:

D evelop new  Corporate  contacts  through research and outreach .   Le ad sessions of our signature  Corporate  event, Data Detectives, and collect feedback from participants and implement improvements.   Lead the organizing of our  skills-based consulting events for Corporates and collect feedback from participants and implement improvements.   Lead the organizing of group volunteering activities as requested.    Working in partnership with our  Development  team, lead MLK Serve-a-thon sponsorship opportunities for Corporates    Create  our communication newsletters  for   Corporate  partners    Develop marketing materials as needed for the Volunteerism Department  to promote  Corporate  partnerships   Preferred qualities: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively   Experience in volunteering   Experience working in the for-profit/ Corporate sector a plus    Experience in recruitment,  or partnership working  a plus   Experience in project coordination/ event management a plus   Working knowledge of databases, and experience with Salesforce a plus   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills   Excellent organization and team-building skills   Interest in social justice issues and addressing systemic issues of domestic food security   Program

requirements:

Must  reside  within commutable distance to NYC (approximately  50 mile  radius)    Must be 18+    Pass a national service criminal history check    Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US Citizen  US National  Lawful permanent Aliens and persons  residing  in a state that have the following classifications- Refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status.    Program

Benefits:

Professional work experience with  one  of the nation’s most respected anti-hunger organizations  Living allowance, paid biweekly  (currently  $ 1,237.46   biweekly  for a full  14 days  of service)  Segal Education Award ($ 7,395 ) or End-of-Service Stipend ($1, 8 00)   Opportunity to forbear or defer  student loans while in service  Relocation Assistance (if applicable)   Childcare Assistance (if applicable)   Choose between reimbursement for healthcare or a healthcare plan .   Dental and vision are included .