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A Nutrition Program Coordinator VISTA

The Indy Hunger Network (IHN) is a collaborative organization made up of non-profit and corporate partners working on hunger relief in the Greater Indianapolis area. IHN’s three focus areas are nutrition, access, and sustainability of the food supply in our community. Many people experiencing food insecurity are not aware of the resources available to help them access healthy food. IHN is working on several projects to help people facing food insecurity connect with resources. Projects include developing a system of navigators to provide one-on-one assistance with accessing food resources; helping to market The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to reach more moms and kids; working with a low-income health clinic to reduce food insecurity in infants and their parents; collecting data on SNAP participation rates and changes over time; and working with small food pantries to implement best practices. The VISTA will have the opportunity to build an extensive network, gain valuable professional experience, and gain a deep understanding of both public and private agencies, while helping the Indy Hunger Network achieve its goal to create a system that ensures anyone who is hungry can access the nutritious food they need.

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Member Duties : The VISTA will work on a variety of projects simultaneously. Specific duties include: 1) Work with community partners to examine food insecurity and food assistance awareness at a low-income apartment complex 2) Work with a team of marketing professionals to develop a sustainable approach to reaching mothers who could benefit from WIC 3) Support community health workers at a low-income health clinic to address food insecurity among pregnant mothers and parents of infants to reduce infant mortality 4) Assist small food pantries in development and implementation of best practices in pantry management 5) Contribute to the assessment of each project for overall improvement of the food assistance system. While all projects provide opportunity to work collaboratively with food assistance professionals, most time is spent working independently. The VISTA must be self-motivated, disciplined, exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be a creative thinker.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Car recommended .

Service Areas : Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Health , Hunger .

Skills : General Skills , Public Health , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Social Services , Communications .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
A Nutrition Program Coordinator VISTA

Program Start/End Date
06/27/2017 - 06/27/2018

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	INDIANA

Accepting Applications
From 01/26/2017 To 05/01/2017

Contact	Kate Howe
Indy Hunger Network
Indianapolis IN 46241
317-417-0549
kate@indyhunger.org
www.indyhunger.org

Listing ID	71151


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