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VISTA Pantry Capacity Consultant
 
 
 
This is the 3rd year of a 3-year project; it is the assess, refine, and roll it out phase. Three VISTA members will work remotely, living and working in each of our three rural zones in WNC (Western Zone: Clay, Cherokee, Graham, Macon, Jackson, and Swain Counties; Central Zone: Haywood, Transylvania, Henderson, and Polk Counties; Eastern Zone: Madison, Yancey, Mitchell, Avery, and McDowell Counties.) VISTA members begin their service with an in-depth orientation and training phase at MANNA FoodBank in Asheville. Understanding the operations of the food bank and all the work from the previous years is essential for success in year 3, so this phase is given special emphasis. MANNA will help establish an office location for each member in their Zone. Although most of the work is field-based, the project supervisor will provide strong support and guidance from Asheville. Additionally, members will be supported by and working closely with the Outreach Coordinator (staff) in their Zone. After orientation and training, each member will conduct a formal assessment (guided interview) of the project successes with the select group of pantries targeted in previous project years. Next, members will assist in refining and editing the toolkits that have been developed, and then carry that work on to more partner pantries in our network. A big component of this year will be taking stock of all that we’ve learned from this pilot project and shaping MANNA’s next phase of capacity work with partners. Applicants should be passionate about community-based solutions to ending hunger. The positions are field-based, so self-motivation and good communication skills are essential. A cultural understanding of the Appalachian region is preferred. Beyond just the project goals, MANNA strives to give our VISTA members opportunities for training in principles of nonprofit management , personal growth, and networking within the nonprofit community of WNC.
 
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Member Duties : Member Activity in First Quarter (June-August): 1. Member Site Orientation 2. Review of Year 1 assessments and Year 2 toolkit work 3. Coordinate meetings 4. Outcome assessment training; Second Quarter (September – November): 1. Conduct outcome assessment 2. Assist staff in implementation of Partner Meetings; Third Quarter (December – February): 1. Refine and market the project capacity-building toolkits 2. Conduct capacity work projects with partner agencies 3. Design, implement, and provide internal training to volunteer leaders on process for tracking MANNA capacity toolkit work 4. Assist in improving web access to capacity resources; Fourth Quarter (March – May): 1. Finish capacity toolkit projects 2. Prepare progress and exit reports 3. VISTAs share lessons learned with MANNA leadership, colleagues, and pantry partners at Spring county meetings.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
None
 
Service Areas :
Hunger . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Non-Profit Management . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
VISTA Pantry Capacity Consultant
Program Start/End Date
05/22/2015  -   05/20/2016
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NORTH CAROLINA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/25/2015  To  04/27/2015 
Contact Katy German
627 Swannanoa River Rd
Asheville   NC   28805
828-299-3663
kgerman@mannafoodbank.org
www.mannafoodbank.org
Listing ID 59815

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