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Sustainable Food Systems VISTA
 
 
 
While our region has several programs and services in place to address food insecurity, we want to be able to unite these services to increase effectiveness and accessibility for individuals facing insecurity. This position will serve as the thread that weaves a variety of service providers and community volunteers together to inspire a collaborative approach to service delivery. The VISTA should have a business degree or similar background and possess strong research and writing skills. The applicant should be self-directed, be able to work in a team environment, and be both an analytical and qualitative thinker.
 
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Member Duties : As a VISTA member, you will play a vital role in helping Union-Snyder Community Action Agency (CAA) coordinate programs and resources to increase access to and affordability of healthy food for families living with low income. This position will build Union-Snyder CAA’s capacity to address gaps in services that provide food security in the region. The VISTA will be responsible for working with local universities, community gardens, farmers, retail businesses, and nonprofit agencies in developing the region’s first Hunger Coalition to determine sustainable solutions for addressing food insecurity in the region. This will include information gathering, networking, meeting organization, and participation in the committee for the annual Sowing Change conference. The VISTA will work closely with key CAA staff and AmeriCorps member(s) to build, strengthen, and streamline agency food assistance services.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Hunger ,  Community Outreach ,  Health ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Social Services ,  Community Organization ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Team Work ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Public Speaking ,  Leadership ,  Writing/Editing ,  General Skills ,  Recruitment ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Communications ,  Computers/Technology . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Sustainable Food Systems VISTA
Program Start/End Date
07/20/2020  -   07/19/2021
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  05/13/2020  To  06/30/2020 
Contact Emily Mrusko
713 Bridge St
Selinsgrove   PA   17870
5703740181
emrusko@union-snydercaa.org
www.union-snydercaa.org
Listing ID 96221

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