Kirk Of Kildaire Food Security Specialist

Kirk of Kildaire Food Security Specialist

Wake County Cooperative Extension (WCCE) is hosting a Food Security VISTA Program in collaboration with four partner sub-sites. VISTA Members will perform one-year assignments to improve food security in Wake County and build the capacity of their assigned site(s). Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian will be hosting a Food Security Operations Specialist position.

The VISTA will build the capacity of Kirk of Kildaire by developing and implementing activities with the Western Regional Food Security group, working on the logistics of Kirk's food hubs and developing partnerships to increase capacity to serve low-income neighbors, primarily Hispanics. The member will build capacity of workforce development to increase food security. The Kirk pursues new partnerships to serve their beneficiaries and is limited by organization capacity and tired volunteers, which new partners will alleviate.

As a result of improved capacity and stronger partnership, 300 families will benefit. The member will be central to these efforts. This assignment has two main objectives: 1.

Promote the Western Regional Food Security Action group and Kirk of Kildaire's food hubs to improve their capacity to handle food security activities. 2. Build the capacity of Kirk of Kildaire's workforce development efforts (tutoring, mentoring, Summer Programs, General Education Development, etc) that will lead to greater food security. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Member Duties:

• Create a volunteer structure to run the food pantry. Coordinate volunteers for pick-up, sorting of food, diapers and personal care products.

• Check food donations to help coordinate food distribution.

• Develop a communication strategy for informing our target population of other community resources.

• Engage in workforce development activities to strengthen the food security of the participants and community.

• Support the Plaza Comunitaria adult education activities. Print needed materials and reserve rooms. Help manage student and volunteer enrollment.

• Develop strategies to enroll prospective students. Propose approaches to address obstacles to enrollment (such as transportation, childcare, literacy, etc.) -Develop an evaluation methodology to improve workforce development programs.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Health Coverage* , $300 (Gas/Groceries Monthly Gift Card) , Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance .

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Education , Community Outreach , Hunger .

Skills :

Education , Teaching/Tutoring , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Recruitment , General Skills , Community Organization , Youth Development .