The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is now hiring for a full time AmeriCorps member to help coordinate Share our Strength's cooking-based nutrition education program, Operation Frontline, for low income community members. The Food Shuttle, office based in Raleigh, works to alleviate hunger and improve access to healthy foods in seven central NC counties. Please note this position is a full time position and does require some evening work. Start date is September 1- September 15, 2010.
Share Our Strength’s, Operation Frontline®
AmeriCorps National Direct Program
AmeriCorps Assignment and Project Description
Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline is a ground-breaking nutrition education program that helps families by teaching them how to prepare healthy low-cost meals and receive the most nutrition from a limited budget. Since 1993, the program has utilized the strengths of professional chefs, nutritionists and financial advisors in roles as volunteer instructors, teaching classes for adults, teens and children living on low incomes.
Operation Frontline offers seven specialized courses that take a cooking-centered approach to nutrition and household budgeting. Nutrition courses are taught by chefs and nutritionists who volunteer their talents to teach families how to make healthy food choices on a limited budget. Courses are offered for adults, teens, children, parents and children together, and those living with HIV/AIDS, and include four or six two-hour sessions. Each class includes hands-on meal preparation led by a chef who teaches participants that cooking healthy foods can be simple, enjoyable, and delicious. Many local programs also recruit financial professionals to offer our money management curriculum, Saving Smart Spending Smart.
Share Our Strength is seeking AmeriCorps members to help with its local partnering program for Operation Frontline at the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle in Raleigh, NC.
Members will work with Operation Frontline staff to implement effective cooking-based nutrition education courses for low-income families. Members will:
Coordinate courses including managing the classroom, securing needed food and materials, and supporting volunteers and participants.
Work with community-based agencies who host courses for their clients in efforts to expand reach of program.
Assist with courses and teach culinary and/or nutrition components as needed.
Recruit, train, and retain culinary, nutrition, financial, and support volunteers who lead Operation Frontline’s courses.
TRAINING:
AmeriCorps members are part of the local and national Operation Frontline team and take part in all associated training and activities. AmeriCorps members will receive orientation training from Share Our Strength’s national Operation Frontline team as well as Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Operation Frontline staff. Members will be part of a peer network of AmeriCorps members from around the nation and be a part of regular training opportunities including monthly calls and an in-person retreat (for full-time members).
QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 18 years of age
College degree or higher
Driver’s license and good driving record; personal car that can be used for work (gas to be reimbursed)
Interest in nutrition and/or culinary arts
Preference will be given to those with Nutrition or Culinary background and/or experience
Basic computer skills, including word and excel
Organizational and documentation skills including attention to details and reporting
Communication skills, including writing web posts
Volunteer management and recruitment experience preferred
TERMS and BENEFITS
The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is seeking:
1 Full-time member: 1700 hours of service from September 2010 through August 2011.
Full-time members will receive a living allowance of $12,000, health insurance, training, child care, and an education award of $5,350 upon successful completion of service.
AmeriCorps members are sought for terms starting September 1.
TO APPLY:
Please visit the link below to apply:
HYPERLINK "https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do;jsessionid=5756db09cd7d1727b89147caacd7c7330815034405473b6eedf1a824c5b51547.e38NchiLb3uTci0Ma3yPbhqTaxaQe6fznA5Pp7ftolbGmkTy?fromSearch=true&id=32383" https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do;jsessionid=5756db09cd7d1727b89147caacd7c7330815034405473b6eedf1a824c5b51547.e38NchiLb3uTci0Ma3yPbhqTaxaQe6fznA5Pp7ftolbGmkTy?fromSearch=true&id=32383
If for some reason you are unable to access the above link, please submit a resume and cover letter, via email, stating why you want to take part in AmeriCorps and why you are interested in the Operation Frontline position at the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle in Raleigh, NC. Email resumes and cover letter to Katherine Andrew, Director of Nutrition at HYPERLINK "mailto:Katherine@FoodShuttle.org" Katherine@FoodShuttle.org, (919) 250-0043.
For questions about Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline and the AmeriCorps National Direct program nationally, contact:
Hayley Beers
Program Coordinator
Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline
1730 M Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Program Coordinator
Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline
1730 M Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Email: hbeers@strength.org
Phone: (202) 478-6534
Phone: (202) 478-6534
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