About the Anti-Hunger Corps:
The Anti-Hunger Corps VISTA program aims to reduce hunger and, poverty, and build the capacity of the agencies that address these issues. Members will build the capacity of the organization to assist unemployed and under-employed people obtain job training, job placement, and financial literacy services; improve access to food from government and nonprofit sources for targeted populations in particular and food insecure people in general; enable residents of food deserts to access healthier foods through farmers markets and community gardens; help more low-income children to obtain free school breakfasts and summer meals; enable nonprofit groups fighting hunger and poverty to raise more money and recruit and manage more volunteers, particularly high-impact and skilled volunteers.

Position Description:
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County in partnership with Hunger Free America is seeking a full-time VISTA member to:

• Assist in creating and providing monthly educational trainings.
• Research and develop avenues to provide nutrition education to families, both in Spanish and English.
• Research and develop avenues to provide nutrition education to seniors, both in Spanish and English.
• Conduct surveys to solicit community input to inform program development.
• Create educational content such as flyers, boards, social media post and videos.
• Assist with campaigns on social media to engage the audience.
• Other duties as assigned or delegated.

Skills:

• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility.
• Basic Microsoft Office, Canva and Microsoft Excel skills and ability to navigate or learn web-based programs.
• Clear driving record and reliable transportation
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Time Commitment:
This is a one year, full-time position beginning as soon as possible. You are expected to be available for the needs of your community and project at all times, including days, nights and weekends. Because AmeriCorps VISTA service requires a full immersion in the project and community, there are restrictions on outside full-time employment, along with some restrictions on political and religious activities. For more information, please review the AmeriCorps VISTA Terms, Conditions and Benefits information available here: https://americorps.gov/serve/americorps/americorps-vista

Housing:
You are responsible for finding your own housing.

Program Benefits:

• Bi-weekly Living Allowance
• Segal Education Award ($6,195) or End-of-Service stipend ($1,800)
• Health benefits*
• Potential to forbear or defer student loans while in service
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Childcare assistance (if applicable)
• One-year non-competitive status for federal government positions
• A network of over 180,000 AmeriCorps VISTA members and alums

The successful applicant will need to reside within one-hour driving distance from either the Foodbank's Santa Maria or Santa Barbara location.

*For more information on health coverage provided through CNCS, visit: http://www.vistacampus.gov/in-service/benefits-service#health_coverage

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $1,314.00 - $2,301.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Maria, CA 93455: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand that this is a one-year placement as an AmeriCorps VISTA and that that the pay will be limited to a bi-weekly living allowance and an education stipend or End-of-Service stipend after the successful completion of the placement?

Language:

• English and Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Maria, CA 93455

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