Careers

Description:

• Execute on a statewide campaign to raise awareness about Free Summer Meals, a resource that is underutilized in high-need communities, prioritizing key regions.
• Provide resources for staff in school districts and community organizations serving Free Summer Meals.
• Support analysis of the successes and areas for improvement at the conclusion of summer.
• Support the growth of the organization’s relationships with school districts across Washington implementing new or continuing Breakfast After the Bell (BAB) programs to increase student access to school breakfast.
• Support districts in creating and maintaining BAB programs with maximum impact. Collaborate to implement a strategy for increasing awareness about, and participation in, Afterschool Meals, or the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), in Washington.
• Support districts in maximizing the impact of the Community Eligibility Provision for students by maintaining resources with up-to-date program information and best practices.

Position Length: 12 months

Benefits & Compensation:

• Bi-weekly stipend of $1117.06 (pre-tax)
• $7395 Education Award or $1,800 End of Service Stipend upon successful completion
• Monthly Housing Stipend of $400

• Hunger and poverty disproportionately affect people who identify with multiple intersections of marginality—including people that identify as Black, Native, POC, queer, trans, disabled, first generation, etc. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage those that identify with these communities to apply
• Understanding of systemic racism and commitment to anti-racist work to ensure outputs are relevant and accessible to community members
• Flexibility and quick problem-solving skills to balance the variety of service activities and any potential shift in program priorities
• Experience working on multiple projects at once and ability to self-manage
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff members, partners, and AmeriCorps members
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with team, partners, and community members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking skills

To Apply: Create an application on My AmeriCorps Portal or click here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=117203This link will take you away from uwkc.org

• No resume or cover letter is required.
• The application process moves quickly, please expect a response within 1-2 days.
• Please contact unitedwayamericorps@uwkc.orgThis link will take you away from uwkc.org with any questions.