Volunteer Communication Steward - AmeriCorps

Description

At Kids' Food Basket, we believe every child deserves access to the nutritious food they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Through healthy food access, education, and community engagement, we work to nourish both body and mind while building stronger communities for children and families.

As a Volunteer Communication Steward serving through AmeriCorps, you’ll help strengthen relationships with Kids’ Food Basket volunteers and create pathways that encourage ongoing volunteerism. Serving alongside our Volunteer Experience team, you’ll research best practices, develop and pilot volunteer stewardship strategies, coordinate volunteer communications and materials, and gather feedback to improve the volunteer experience. You will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit service, volunteer engagement, communications, program development, and community outreach while making a meaningful impact at an organization that welcomes an average of 275 volunteers each weekday.

Position Details

• Service Term: 900 hours; 52 weeks; average 20 hours weekly
• Time Off Maximum: 50 hours
• Living Allowance: $16,200 annually ($623.07 biweekly before taxes) 
• Education Award: $3,697.50 Segal Education Award upon successful completion 
• Eligible for student loan forbearance and interest accrual payment for qualified loans 
• Childcare benefits available for eligible AmeriCorps members 
• Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities 

What You’ll Do

• Research volunteer stewardship practices and collaborate with the Volunteer Experience team to develop and refine a Volunteer Stewardship Plan
• Pilot volunteer stewardship strategies, coordinating communications, materials, activities, and volunteer touchpoints
• Gather feedback through surveys, focus groups, and listening sessions to identify opportunities to improve the volunteer experience
• Increase capacity for produce harvest, food distribution, and summer program capacity-building 
• Recruit and engage non-AmeriCorps volunteers and host on-site service projects at Kids’ Food Basket
• Participate in AmeriCorps trainings, monthly meetings, and service projects 
• Travel occasionally to partner and community sites to support programming needs

What You’ll Bring

• Age 18+ and a U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident 
• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree and relevant experience preferred 
• Valid driver’s license and ability to successfully complete required AmeriCorps background checks 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for Kids’ Food Basket’s mission and serving communities experiencing food insecurity 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative
• Comfort speaking in front of groups, making presentations, and leading group activities·
• Flexibility, initiative, and willingness to engage in hands-on service activities
• Interest in volunteer management, nonprofit service, food systems, or community engagement

Why You’ll Love It

• Make a direct impact in the lives of children and families throughout the community 
• Gain hands-on experience in volunteer engagement, program development, and community outreach 
• Build leadership, facilitation, communication, and project management skills through meaningful service opportunities 
• Serve alongside a mission-driven team committed to nourishing kids and strengthening communities 
• Participate in personal and professional development opportunities throughout your service term 
• Enjoy a dynamic role that combines volunteer coordination, food access, and community engagement 
• Earn a Segal Education Award and access AmeriCorps benefits that support your future goals 
• Help grow sustainable volunteer programs that create lasting community impact 

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Reasonable accommodations can be provided during the interview process to ensure equal access and participation in accordance with applicable law. 

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join Kids' Food Basket as a Volunteer Steward and help nourish kids, strengthen communities, and grow through service. Apply today!