Location: Raleigh,NC, USA
Food Security Communications Strategist
Wake County Cooperative Extension (WCCE), in collaboration with several partners, is implementing a Food Security VISTA Program which is primarily focused on increasing food security within Wake County, NC. The program includes one VISTA Leader and nine VISTA Members. The Food Security Communications Strategist VISTA will build the capacity of Wake County Cooperative Extension's Food Security Program by developing communication strategies and tools to improve food insecure residents' access to resources across towns and departments in Wake County. The VISTA will also plan & lead several community outreach campaigns and events to increase awareness of food insecurity in Wake County and secure additional resources for community organizations fighting hunger in Wake County. As a result of the Communication Strategist service, food insecure residents will be better informed on how to access and services and partners will have the knowledge and resources to better serve their community. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : 1. Increase food insecure community members and partner awareness of food security resources, application guidelines, and myths. Some programs of note are: The Summer Food Service Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Women Infant & Children (WIC), Meals on Wheels & congregate feeding sites, area food pantries, etc. 2. Improve outreach strategies to increase the number of clients seeing information and following through to receive resources. 3. Increase communication tools for Wake County food security program and enhance awareness of program among county departments, nonprofits, and faith groups. 4. In partnership with Capital Area Food Network Food Access Circle, Wake County Libraries, and other community organizations the VISTA will host a series of events to foster more food security action.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , $300 monthly groceries gift card , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Hunger , Community Outreach , Technology .
Skills :
Non-Profit Management , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Communications , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Youth Development .