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Ending Hunger Corps, Downeast Community Partners, Ellsworth,
 
 
 
Downeast Community Partners (DCP) is committed to improving the quality of life and reducing the impact of poverty in Downeast Communities. We recognize that these communities are made up of people who are diverse and vibrant and believe that all people are entitled to be treated with dignity and compassion. We are in Down East Maine, a large geographic area that encompasses rural communities of Hancock and Washington counties on the scenic bold coast Maine from Penobscot Bay to the Canadian border – an area of unspoiled natures that includes our rocky coastline, lakes, blueberry fields and diverse wildlife. For a rewarding experience, join DCP’s Food and Nutrition Initiative to play an integral role in improving food security and quality of life in our community. The VISTA Food Security Coordinator will build capacity of DCP’s food and nutrition initiatives by creating a strong network of providers—made up of Downeast Community Partners (DCP) employees, community agencies, first responders, and volunteers—that will collaborate to provide food assistance and by establishing community gardens to support families and individuals in our communities that are experiencing poverty and food insecurity. We are seeking a self-starter that is well organized, with skills in effective communication, teamwork, and network-building. You will be working with a compassionate grassroots team that has been working from the ground up to alleviate hunger and reduce the impact of poverty. We are flexible with our start date with the option of July 18 or August 15, 2022. For more information, please Contact our Heather at: Heather.Barton-lindloff@downeastcommunitypartners.org. This position contributes to Maine’s historic goal of ending hunger in the state by 2030 as part of Ending Hunger Corps, a 25-member cohort model VISTA program sponsored by Maine's Department of Agriculture, Conservation, Forestry (DACF): https://www.maine.gov/dacf/about/commissioners/endhunger/
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA Food Security Coordinator will build capacity of Downeast Community Partners’ food and nutrition initiatives by: Developing a strong volunteer network and commitment within the agency to addressing food insecurity, Identifying current community agencies working with clients that may need food assistance to get through crisis, Identifying and educating first responders that may be able to alleviate difficult situations with emergency food Strengthening our ability to collaborate with other community agencies that fit our models of enhancing food security, Improving our gardening presents within our communities, Creating a strong network within our community that can work together to help improve food security for our clients by creating revenant policies, procedures, and resources.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Hunger . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Ending Hunger Corps, Downeast Community Partners, Ellsworth,
Program Start/End Date
01/17/2023  -   01/16/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MAINE  
Accepting Applications
From  11/27/2022  To  07/30/2023 
Contact Heather Barton-Lindloff
PO Box 648
Ellsworth   ME   04605
207-460-7567
https://www.downeastcommunityp
Listing ID 110737

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