Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) is recruiting six Summer Associate AmeriCorps VISTA members to support our Summer Eats program.. This team will help families and youth access nutritious food during the summer months when school meals are unavailable.
This is an AmeriCorps VISTA position from June 15, 2025, to August 21, 2025, with the possibility of an extension until August 29.
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Position Summary:
HIP’s Summer Eats Program is designed to reduce summer hunger by setting up free meals sites where communities need them most. We are looking to fill multiple positions with individuals interested in working towards a great cause.
This individual will be preparing, serving, and delivering summer meals at different meal sites. In addition, members will help assist with program outreach, creating fun activities for children, implementing surveys, and other related projects as they arise.
The expected schedule is approximately 9am – 5pm, Monday through Friday, although some days may vary. We ask Team Members to commit to working for the whole summer (Monday June 15 – Friday August 21, with a potential to extend to Friday August 28).
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
• Prepare and serve meals complying with local health and food safety standards.
• Deliver food and supplies to Summer Eats sites
• Ensure Summer Food Service Program policies and procedures are followed.
• Engage children at summer meals sites with activities and games.
• Conduct community outreach to spread the word about HIP’s Summer Eats Program.
• Complete daily cleaning and closing tasks.
• Additional related duties as assigned to make the HIP Summer Eats program a success.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
• Passionate about food and reducing summer hunger for kids
• High-energy, outgoing personality willing to engage kids, promote the Summer Meals program, and talk to adults about summer meals and site activities
• Ability to work independently, reliably, and communicate about schedule needs
• Lived experience or demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including program participants, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
Requirements:
• Comfortable lifting up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
• Comfortable standing and remaining active for an 8-hour period
• Comfortable reaching, bending, and/or kneeling repeatedly
• Comfortable working in hot indoor and outdoor environments
• Willing to learn and comply with food safety and sanitation rules
• Pass the Washington State Patrol background check (paid for by employer)
• Able to safely drive a small van from central kitchen to meal sites
• Pass the Washington State Drivers background check (paid for by employer)
• Have or obtain a current Washington State Food Worker Card (paid for by employer)
AmeriCorps Eligibility:
• Must be able to work full-time, 40 hours/week from June 15, 2026 to August 23, 2026.
• Be at least 18 years old upon start date. There is no upper age limit.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien.
• Members will need to provide ID documents in order to enroll (social security card, plus a US passport, enhanced state ID, or green card. If you only have a regular state ID, you will need to provide a US birth certificate or certificate of naturalization).
• Not be listed in the National Sex Offender Registry database as having been convicted of sex-related crimes; and not be convicted of murder
• Be willing to undergo a criminal history background check, including fingerprints. AmeriCorps assesses criminal history on a case-by-case basis when determining applicant eligibility.
• To be eligible for the Segal Education Award, candidates must have a high school diploma/equivalent or be working toward completing one during the service year
• AmeriCorps members may have additional employment outside of AmeriCorps, but this employment should not interfere with service hours.
Benefits & Compensation:
• Living allowance stipend of $1,155, every two weeks (pre-tax)
• Eligible to receive Segal AmeriCorps Education Award ($1,565 pre-tax) or Cash Award ($345.80 pre-tax) after successful completion of your service year.
• Unique cohort experience, including orientation and ongoing training.
• Non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs.
Commitment to Equity in Hiring:
HIP is an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to be a diverse organization and seek to hire individuals who contribute to our cultural fluency. We value employees who are aware of their cultural lens and the impact it has on their interactions, and who can effectively connect across differences including (but not limited to) race, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, and physical ability. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQ+, those who have lived experience of poverty, first-generation students, and those with intersectionality that place them at a professional or social disadvantage are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
To apply go to https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=89100
If you do not have access to email, call 206-538-6567 and leave a message. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. For priority consideration, please submit your application by Monday April 20th.
