Job Details

26-27 Gonzaga Univ. Campus Kitchens Community Outreach CoorThis is an AmeriCorps/Washington Service Corps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. Gonzaga University's Center for Community Engagement (CCE) works to address food insecurity. We partner with ZagDining by Sodexo to recover and repurpose surplus food from the campus kitchens. We collaborate with local organizations and schools to distribute recovered food and meals to those in need. We focus on Northeast Spokane neighborhoods with higher rates of poverty. These communities also have limited access to grocery stores and healthy food. The member will support all aspects of the program from recovery to food delivery. The member will also recruit, coordinate, and supervise volunteers. The member will have the chance to interact with people of diverse ages and experiences. We expect to begin rolling review of applications and interviews in mid-late May. Monthly stipend amount: $1,942. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.Member Duties : The Campus Kitchens Community Outreach Coordinator supports Gonzaga University's sustainability and community engagement goals by providing operational support for our efforts to recover and repurpose excess food from our kitchens and redistribute it to those in need. They will assist program manager to recover food and prepare meals; maintain and harvest from the kitchen garden; recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to prepare and deliver meals; support regular food deliveries; collect data, assist with reporting, and administer program assessments.Program Benefits : Stipend , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , reduced cost housing .Terms :Car recommended .Service Areas :Hunger , Health .Skills :Flexibility , Team Work .