AmeriCorps Nutrition Program Assistant (part-time)

Join our team as an AmeriCorps Nutrition Program Assistant and help address food insecurity in our community! In this role, you'll work alongside our Nutrition Coordinator to support child nutrition programs like CACFP and the Summer Food Service Program. Responsibilities include completing food safety training, assisting with meal distribution and compliance tracking, supporting the food pantry and backpack programs, and helping implement community-based nutrition initiatives. Ideal for someone passionate about making a difference through food access and education.

The 2025-26 part-time AmeriCorps service term is Sept. 8, 2025 – June. 5, 2026 (40 weeks).

Benefits of Full-Time Service

(23 hours per week minimum average)

• Ideal gap year experience to explore health-related workplaces and careers
• AmeriCorps service may double as a paid internship experience
• Gain skills and experience valued by employers
• Receive ongoing professional skills training throughout the program year
• Attend school or work while serving
• Make lasting positive impact by supporting community health work
• Earn a bi-weekly allowance of $557.50 (gross)
• $3,697.50 educational award for successful service 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Desired: Friendly and outgoing; strong written and verbal communication; competent with a variety of computer and office technology skills; organized and able to prioritize; maintain a professional and confidential work environment; openness to working with diverse populations and backgrounds; enthusiasm for helping others and willingness to learn.

Other Qualifications: At least 17 years of age by start date; U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or legal permanent resident alien of the United States; must satisfactorily pass criminal background checks; possess a high school diploma, GED, or be actively working towards a diploma; commitment to complete the full term of service.

Term of Service: Between September 8, 2025 - August 28, 2026, four cohort groups are anticipated. The first and largest cohort of members will start September 8, 2025 and end August 28, 2026. Full-time, three-quarter time, and half-time positions are available. The second cohort will be begin September 8, 2025 and end June 4, 2026. Three-quarter time and half-time positions are available. The third cohort will begin January 5, 2026 and end August 28, 2026. Three-quarter time and half-time positions are available.

Time Requirements: Full-time is at least 1700 total hours; three-quarter time is at least 1200 total hours, half-time is at least 900 total hours; and quarter-time is at least 450 hours. Service is typically scheduled weekdays, between 7am-5pm, with occasional evening or weekend hours. Final service schedule negotiated with supervisor. Most service occurs at the service site including 1-3 hours per week to complete AmeriCorps requirements. A portion of the member’s total time is also required for participation in periodic AmeriCorps trainings, events and service projects.

Training:

• Orientation training takes place the first week of the service term. Virtual. Required attendance.
• Midterm training Spring 2026. Location TBD. Attendance strongly encouraged.
• Up to 10 hours of professional training focused on the Community Health Worker Model.
• Monthly Team Meetings & AmeriCorps team building offered online the first Thursday of each month.
• Statewide Opening Ceremony in October offering a variety of speakers and professional development.

Additional topics covered include conflict resolution, career planning, leadership, disaster response (optional) and AmeriCorps policies and procedures