Vista Food Distribution Program Development-2024 (Year 3))

VISTA Food Distribution Program Development-2024 (Year 3))

Since 1965, CAST has served low-income individuals and families on the North Fork of Long Island - an agricultural and tourism community. We are the only non-profit on the North Fork providing food and wrap-around services to help at-risk community members achieve economic security.

Our mission is to provide a safety net and promote self-sufficiency. CAST programs include a food pantry and mobile food pantry, a sharing room, benefit application assistance, and emergency assistance for rent, heat, electricity and other urgent needs. Our wrap-around services include the North Fork ParentChild+ Program, an early literacy and parenting skills program for at-risk families; a summer and afterschool program for underserved elementary students; ESL; computer, nutrition and citizenship classes; exposure to arts and culture; workforce development programs and job readiness workshops.

The CAST campus is centrally located in the Town of Southold and serves as a community resource center for underserved populations. The VISTA project will build the capacity of CAST by developing and expanding . An ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and enjoy a fast paced, lively atmosphere. Must be comfortable communicating and networking and possess organizational skills, and basic computer skills.

VISTA members will have professional development and training opportunities. Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus. Walk to work from the newly restored, historic, onsite rental housing available to VISTAs, in the heart of quaint Southold Town, walking distance to public transportation, supermarkets, restaurants and beaches. For more information please contact Karina Hayes at khayes@castnorthfork.org or visit our website at castnorthfork.org Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Revise and develop policies, procedures, and documents to improve the expansion, sustainability and effectiveness of Food Relief programs. Develop innovative ways to implement nutritional information through CAST' food distribution programs. Finally, set up outreach systems and build partnerships with community organizations and begin the development of targeted marketing materials to spread the word about CAST' Client Choice Pantry and Mobile Distribution and Satellite programs.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Living Allowance , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Bus passes .

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

Hunger .

Skills :

Team Work , General Skills .