Hunger Free America is a national progressive anti-hunger advocacy and direct service organization based in New York City. They are seeking a full-time AmeriCorps Corporate Volunteerism Coordinator VISTA to enhance volunteer engagement with companies and increase funding for their initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop new Corporate contacts through research and outreach
- Lead sessions of our signature Corporate event, Data Detectives, and collect feedback from participants and implement improvements
- Lead the organizing of our skills-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 our Development team, lead MLK Serve-a-thon sponsorship opportunities for Corporates
- Create our communication newsletters for Corporate partners
- Develop marketing materials as needed for the Volunteerism Department to promote Corporate partnerships
Skills
- Must reside within commutable distance to NYC (approximately 50 mile radius)
- 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 persons residing in a state that have the following classifications- Refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Experience in volunteering
- Experience working in the for-profit/ Corporate sector a plus
- Experience in recruitment, or partnership working a 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
Benefits
- Segal Education Award ($7,395) or End-of-Service Stipend ($1,800)
- Opportunity to forbear or defer student 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.
Company Overview
Hunger Free America is a charity organization that works as an anti-hunger and anti-poverty organization. It was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.hungerfreeamerica.org.