24-25-ACE-VISTA-Regional Food Bank- Project Manager - New York, United States - AmeriCorps

Description

24-25-ACE-VISTA-Regional Food Bank- Project Manager

The Center for Academic Community Engagement at Siena College (ACE) recruits candidates from around the United States to serve with community-based organizations that work to alleviate poverty in the Capital District.

You will have the opportunity to work on capacity-building projects in education, health care, the environment, housing, criminal justice, and/or economic development.

You will make an impact with a non-profit organization and the Capital Region by coordinating volunteer-led projects, conducting research, writing grants, and facilitating outreach.

Based on your skills and interests, you will be matched with an organization for the year.

You will be managed on-site by a supervisor, mentored by 2 VISTA Leaders, and trained by an experienced VISTA team.

You will attend a Pre-Service Orientation, an On-Site Orientation, and ongoing training for your personal and professional growth. Additionally, our cohort model provides community and support to help you make the most of your service year experience. We are celebrating fifteen years of success and have had over 200 VISTAs complete the program.

Become an ACE AmeriCorps VISTA Member and be a part of something bigger than yourself NOTE:
OUR VISTAs DO NOT LIVE ON CAMPUS AND ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE SIENA COLLEGE GRADS. AmeriCorps Living Allowance for the 24-25 service year is $22,882 ($877.66 bi-weekly). Visit our website for more information about our service opportunities.

Member Duties : -The VISTA member will gain a full understanding of the farm's role/place within the Regional Food Bank. -Review the history of the Farm's yield, capacity (staffing and infrastructure), and benefits since 2006 -Seek out grants/ and organizations to help aid further construction of our High Tunnels. -Assist in promoting the Farm through marketing and social media, -Coordinate volunteers - Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders at the Regional Food Bank -Research, and identify opportunities and innovations for building the farm's financial sustainability, such as through education programs and corporate retreats.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Stipend , Training , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit .

Terms :

None

Service Areas :

Hunger , Environment , Community Outreach .

Skills :

Environment .