AmeriCorps VISTA Position, 40 hours/week, 12 month service term
Start date: August 10, 2026
Seattle, Washington
Interested applicants should apply on the AmeriCorps website. Learn more about the AmeriCorps VISTA program here.
About Hunger Intervention Program
Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) is a nonprofit organization based in the Lake City neighborhood of North Seattle. HIP’s mission is to increase food security for underserved populations in North King County through nutritious meals, educational programs, and advocacy. We are looking for an AmeriCorps VISTA member who is passionate about food security and interested in gaining professional experience in food service, program coordination, and nonprofit operations.
Position Overview
This VISTA position will support volunteer and community engagement by supporting volunteer coordination tasks, systems integrations ensuring data integrity, and organizing community engagement opportunities with volunteers, donors, partners, and community members.
HIP operates in a neighborhood in Seattle that has been identified as having low access to opportunities and high displacement risk due to gentrification. The most recent 2020 census identifies the Lake City and Northgate neighborhoods, where most of HIP’s program participants reside, as some of the most diverse neighborhoods in Seattle.
This VISTA project fights poverty by connecting underserved populations with supplemental food resources and nutrition education. This helps families stretch their dollars and live healthier lives with fewer resources being spent on healthcare. This project also helps build community by creating opportunities for communities to gather, celebrate, and share resources.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
• Support volunteer coordination by recruiting, orientating, assigning with projects, and building volunteer relationships through one-on-one interactions, monthly newsletters, and other social media channels.
• Help with volunteer data integrity and system integration for planning and reporting.
• Help with various outreach events and community celebrations that HIP participates in, including HIP’s Community Appreciation Event, Lake City Summer Festival, Pumpkin Palooza, Winter Fest, and other fundraising events that HIP organizes.
• Support recreational and educational events for children, youth, and parents throughout the summer months in collaboration with HIP’s summer meals team. Help with program surveys and evaluations.
Desired Qualifications
• A strong ethic of service and a commitment to anti-poverty and anti-racist work
• Passionate about food access and food justice
• Demonstrated interest working with non-profits and/or degree in related field
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Willingness to work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent organizational abilities, attention to details, and project and time management skills
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing workload
• Proficiency with MS office programs including Outlook, Word, & Excel
• Experience recruiting or managing volunteers, planning events, and/or working with homeless, diverse, or low-income populations
Requirements
• Be at least 18 years old upon entering VISTA training. There is no upper age limit.
• Be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status. F-1 visas are not sufficient.
• Availability full-time 40 hours per week from August 10, 2026 to August 9, 2027
• Not be listed in the National Sex Offender Registry database as having been convicted of sex-related crimes.
• Be willing to submit fingerprints for a criminal history background check. AmeriCorps assesses criminal history on a case-by-case basis when determining applicant eligibility.
• Have a high school diploma/equivalent or be working toward completing one during the service year.
• Understand that VISTAs serve on a full-time basis. Therefore, VISTAs cannot enroll in school except in limited circumstances or be subjects of legal proceedings (civil or criminal) that may consume time needed for VISTA assignments. VISTA service cannot be used to satisfy service requirements of parole or probation. VISTAs may have additional employment outside of AmeriCorps, but this employment should not interfere with the VISTA project or service hours.
• Have or obtain a current Washington State Food Worker Card
Compensation & Benefits
• Modest living stipend of $1,155.14 bi-weekly (pre-tax)
• Health benefits that meet the minimum standards of ACA compliance. Enrollment in an assistance program with 24-hour access to phone counseling
• Childcare assistance
• Unlimited ORCA Transportation card
• $500/month housing stipend
• 10 personal days, 10 sick days, 10 federal holidays
• Eligible to receive Segal AmeriCorps Education Award ($7,395.00), or a cash award (about $1,800.00) after successful completion of your service year
• Loan deferment and payment of interest accrued during service year on qualified student loans (loans must be federally backed; personal/private loans not eligible)
• Noncompetitive eligibility for federal jobs for up to one year after completing service
• Support for professional development and mentorship.
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
How to apply
Apply on the AmeriCorps website here. For priority consideration, candidates should apply by May 15, 2026.
