Corporate Volunteerism Coordinator VISTA
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
Host site: Hunger Free America 50 Broad St New York NY 10004
Term of service: 35hrs/week (generally Monday-Friday) for 1 year
Expected start date:August 10th 2026
Work environment: Hybrid- remote with occasional in-person events in NYC
Hunger Free America (founded in 1983 as the New York City Coalition Against Hunger) is a dynamic and highly effective national progressive anti-hunger advocacy and direct service organization that is based in New York City but works in all 50 states.
The Nation has written that the organization has grown into one of the leading direct service and advocacy organizations on hunger and poverty in the nation. Our mission is to build a nonpartisan grass-roots movement to enact the progressive public policies and programs needed to end domestic hunger and ensure that all Americans have sufficient access to nutritious food.
Our long-term goal is not just toamelioratethe problem but also to build the peoples movement necessary to enact the economic and public policies needed to end hunger entirely. Given that hunger drains our economy and tears at our moral and civic fabric we know thateliminatingit will boost the nation both economically and spiritually. Towards that end we have adopted the motto: Ending hunger lifts us all.
Hunger Free Americas Strategic Volunteerism Department is seeking a full-time AmeriCorpsCorporateVolunteerismCoordinator VISTA. They will increase the national presence of Hunger volunteerismwith companiestoincreasethe number of volunteers connecting to higher impact opportunitieswhile raising funds for our work. This stipend position offersa great opportunityfor someone looking to enter the non-profit sector or someone who is retired and passionate about making a difference.
Specific Responsibilities:
Develop newCorporatecontactsthrough research and outreach.
Lead sessions of our signatureCorporateevent Data Detectives and collect feedback from participants and implement improvements.
Lead the organizing of ourskills-based consulting events for Corporates and collect feedback from participants and implement improvements.
Lead the organizing of group volunteering activities as requested.
Working in partnership with ourDevelopmentteam lead MLK Serve-a-thon sponsorship opportunities for Corporates
Createour communication newslettersforCorporatepartners
Develop marketing materials as needed for the Volunteerism Departmentto promoteCorporatepartnerships
Preferred qualities:
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Experience in volunteering
Experience working in the for-profit/ Corporate sector a plus
Experience in recruitmentor partnership workinga plus
Experience in project coordination/ event management a plus
Working knowledge of databases and experience with Salesforce a plus
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organization and team-building skills
Interest in social justice issues and addressing systemic issues of domestic food security
Program requirements:
Mustresidewithin commutable distance to NYC (approximately50 mileradius)
Must be 18
Pass a national service criminal history check
Hold one of the following citizenship statuses:
US Citizen
US National
Lawful permanent Aliens and personsresidingin a state that have the following classifications- Refugee asylum or asylee temporary protected status or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status.
Program Benefits:
- Professional work experience withoneof the nations most respected anti-hunger organizations
- Living allowance paid biweekly(currently$1237.46biweeklyfor a full14 daysof service)
- Segal Education Award ($7395) or End-of-Service Stipend ($1800)
- Opportunity to forbear or deferstudent loans while in service
- Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
- Childcare Assistance (if applicable)
- Choose between reimbursement for healthcare or a healthcare plan.Dental and vision are included.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Helping society move 'beyond the soup kitchen' and ensure economic and food self-sufficiency for all Americans. Ending Hunger Lifts Us All.