We are hiring!

We are currently hiring two year-long AmeriCorps VISTA positions! Please reach out to info@ccfoodsecurity.org if you have questions or need help navigating the application process.

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Maine Meat System Initiative VISTA (one year)

The VISTA will build capacity for infrastructure, marketing and communications, and fundraising efforts related to the Maine Meat System Initiative (MMSI). The VISTA will assist in developing cooperative infrastructure for training, production, processing, and distribution systems based at the food hub at Ummah Farm. The VISTA will support community-based research that helps bridge the price gap between the farmer/producer and limited resource community members. The VISTA member will build the capacity of local organizations to support an empowerment network that will elevate the voices of people with direct experiences of poverty to promote solutions. The VISTA will promote local food through events including processing and community meals. The VISTA will collect data to report on disparities in food access for BIPOC Mainers - both quantitative and qualitative which will inform infrastructure development and project design. The VISTA will manage a web page and social media.

Application deadline: 8/1/2022
Interested applicants must apply through AmeriCorps here.

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Food Fuels Learning VISTA (one year)
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The overall goal of the Food Fuels Learning initiative is to increase food security for Portland students and families. It is critical to coordinate food programs to maximize efficiency and access all nutrition resources available to our community. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will develop digital and physical infrastructure to allow more students to take advantage of summer and school year food programs. Other responsibilities include strengthening the volunteer infrastructure and supporting our efforts to build food security in public schools by representing the CCFSC in local committees.

Interested applicants should send a resume to jhanna@ccfoodsecurity.org.