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Cooking Matters-Washington, DC
 
 
 
Cooking Matters plays a critical role in Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign-a national effort to end childhood hunger in America by 2015 (www.nokidhungry.org). We are seeking a full-time AmeriCorps member to work with Cooking Matters Lead Partner, Capital Area Food Bank, in Washington, DC. The mission of the Capital Area Food Bank is to feed those who suffer from hunger in the Washington metro area by acquiring food and distributing it through its network of partner agencies; and educating, empowering and enlightening the community about the issues of hunger and nutrition.. The ideal candidate for this AmeriCorps position is someone who values education, collaboration, and innovation and cares deeply about addressing the problems of hunger and poverty in the community. The AmeriCorps member will work with Capital Area Food Bank staff to implement effective hands-on courses and tours that teach families at risk of hunger that healthy cooking and eating can be delicious, enjoyable and affordable. Cooking Matters AmeriCorps members are part of the local and national Cooking Matters team and take part in all associated training and activities. AmeriCorps members will receive orientation from Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters national staff as well as locally, from the Capital Area Food Bank Cooking Matters staff. Members will be part of a peer network of AmeriCorps members from around the nation and be a part of regular training opportunities including monthly webinars and two in-person retreats. The Cooking Matters AmeriCorps member is being sought for a term of service starting no later than October 1st, but will keep the position open until it’s filled. The position will end approximately 1 year from start date. Share Our Strength and Capital Area Food Bank are equal opportunity employers and do not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.
 
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Member Duties : The Member will work with the Capital Area Food Bank Cooking Matters team to implement effective hands-on courses teaching families at risk of hunger that healthy cooking can be delicious, enjoyable-and most important-affordable. The Member will: • Coordinate courses and tours, including managing the classroom, securing needed food and materials, and supporting volunteers and participants. • Work with community-based agencies who host courses for their clients in efforts to expand reach of program. • Recruit, train, and retain culinary, nutrition, and support volunteers who lead Cooking Matters courses. Member commits to 1700 hours of service within a 12-month period. The full-time member will receive a living allowance of $12,300, a basic health plan, training, child care (based on income eligibility and need), and an AmeriCorps education award of $5,550 upon successful completion of service.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage ,  Living Allowance . 
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Hunger . 
 
Skills :
Teaching/Tutoring ,  Community Organization ,  Public Health ,  Communications ,  Nutrition/Culinary ,  Public Speaking ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Cooking Matters-Washington, DC
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2013  -   08/31/2014
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  200
Program Locations DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA   Washington/Baltimore  
Languages
n/a
English
Accepting Applications
From  07/25/2013  To  10/01/2013 
Contact David Poms
4900 Puerto Rico Ave NE
Washington   DC   20017
202-526-5344
dpoms@capitalareafoodbank.org
www.capitalareafoodbank.org
Listing ID 3670

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