Corporate Volunteerism Coordinator VISTA

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.

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