Updated July 2, 2009
Position Title: Community Kitchen Assistant (1 position)
Type of Position: LINKS AmeriCorps
Member Length of Term: 45 hours per month, 10 months; 450 hours total.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Service Dates: Aug. 1 – May 31, 2010. Dates are flexible.
Interviews: Applicants are interviewed and placed on an on-going basis until positions are filled. Interviews are underway.
Project Sponsor: The Interfaith Food & Farms Partnership, a Program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, www.emoregon.org/food_farms.php.
Sponsoring Organization's Mission: To empower faith communities, farmers and neighborhoods to build rural-urban alliances and create innovative partnerships for just and sustainable food systems.
Project Location: 1165 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis, Ore.
Transportation Information: Located on bus line #5 and close to Downtown Transit Center. Bike-friendly community.
Position Summary: The Community Kitchen Assistant will build and strengthen food security programs linking low-income people and locally grown food. He/she will help organize hands-on cooking classes and Jammin’ for the Hungry, a volunteer effort to make jam for local food banks. The Assistant will help plan and prepare for classes, coordinate volunteers, and promote the kitchen as a place of healthy eating, cultural exchange and leadership development. The position offers opportunities to meet local farmers, learn kitchen skills, and work with a small, energetic team striving to improve food access in Benton County, Ore.
General Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to):
- Assist with planning and scheduling of classes and events.
- Distribute promotional materials via e-mail lists, telephone, posters and fliers, newspaper, etc.
- Handle registration, paperwork and photo documentation at classes and events.
- Keep meticulous records and assist with program evaluation.
- Recruit and coordinate volunteers.
- Organize volunteer appreciation event at the end of the year.
- Assist with planning and organizing of fall conference.
- Complete and submit all necessary LINKS AmeriCorps Program paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
- Attend and complete LINKS AmeriCorps Program orientation and enrollment session.
- Wear an appropriate LINKS identifier and required safety gear while performing service or attending official events.
Requirements:
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and e-mail software.
- Ability to plan and prepare for classes and events.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Reliable self-starter who needs minimal guidance and enjoys collaborating with a team.
- Food Handler’s License, to be obtained within the first month of service.
- Must be at least 19 years of age.
- Ability and willingness to work within the mission, vision and ethics of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon.
- Willingness and ability to work with people of diverse ethnicity, socio-economic circumstance, religion, culture and sexual orientation.
- U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving an education award.
- Ability to commit to the full term of service for which they are applying.
- Submit to a criminal history background check and National Sex Offender Registry search.
- Regular and reliable attendance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Written and spoken Spanish.
- Experience working with Latino populations.
- Awareness of issues surrounding local food, sustainable agriculture, hunger, poverty and nutrition.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and coordinate volunteers.
- Graphic design abilities.
- Flexibility and willingness to work some evenings and weekends.
Member Benefits Include:
- A taxable living allowance of $1,600 split into monthly payments over term of service.
- Upon successful completion of a term of service, eligible members receive an education award of $1,250. The education award can be used to repay qualified student loans, for further education in an accredited institution of higher learning, vocational or for trade schools. The education award is taxed in the year that it is used.
- Loan forbearance (after successful completion of a term of service, AmeriCorps will pay a portion of the accrued interest on qualified loans, which is taxable).
How to apply:
Step 1 - Email your résumé to links.recruitment@esd112.org and to lgifford@emoregon.org.
Step 2 - Complete your application online at the AmeriCorps website. AmeriCorps Application
- If you do not already have a username and password, you must create a profile. Create A Profile
- Once you have created a profile, log in and complete an application by clicking “Applications” under the “My AmeriCorps” menu.
- To apply to this specific position, click “Search Listings” under the “My AmeriCorps” menu and search for program name LINKS.
- Select the position listing and click “Apply Now” at the bottom of the page.
Questions about the project? Contact: Liv Gifford, Project Manager, lgifford@emoregon.org or (541) 207-2001.
Questions about AmeriCorps, LINKS or our recruitment process? Contact:
LINKS p 360) 750-7500 x 114
2500 NE 65th Ave f 360) 360-694-2491
Vancouver, WA 98661 links.recruitment@esd112.org
Unable to Apply On-line? Click here: http://www.esd112.org/links/resources.html.
Congratulations, and welcome to LINKS! Before you embark on your service there are a couple of things you need to do first:
1) Make photocopies of either BOTH your driver’s license (or other photo id) AND U.S. birth certificate or JUST passport. You’ll need to bring these items to your orientation.
If you need to request a new birth certificate it can take up to three weeks. LINKS must have this photocopied document within 30 days of your orientation or you will not be allowed to count service hours until it is received. You can visit: www.vitalchek.com, www.Vitalrec.com, or www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm to order one.
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept expired photo identification or passports.
2) Complete your application online at the AmeriCorps website. (Please write down your log-in and password, as you may need them again.)
AmeriCorps Application
- If you do not already have a username and password, you must create a profile. Create A Profile
- Once you have created a profile, log in and complete an application by clicking “Applications” under the “My AmeriCorps” menu.
- To apply to this specific position, click “Search Listings” under the “My AmeriCorps” menu and search for program name LINKS.
- Select the position listing and click “Apply Now” at the bottom of the page.
- If you are having trouble completing your online application, please contact AmeriCorps at this number: 1-800-942-2677.
3) Call or email Mindy at mindy.crouchley@esd112.org or 360-750-7500 ext. 336 to set up your 1.5 hour orientation and enrollment session! We look forward to meeting you!
4) Get started at your site (you may start serving at your site as soon as you have completed your orientation!)
If you have questions about anything here, contact Mindy at LINKS
360-750-7500 ext. 336mindy.crouchley@esd112.org
ESD 112 – LINKS program,
2500 NE 65th Ave.,
Vancouver, WA 68661
Position Title: Community Food Access Project Coordinator
Type of Position: LINKS AmeriCorps Member
Length of Term: Approx. 13 hours per week for one year. 675 hours total.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Service Dates: September 1, 2009 – August 31, 2010
Interviews: Applicants are interviewed & placed on an on-going basis until positions are filled. Interviews are underway.
Project Sponsor: Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon: The Portland Interfaith Food & Farms Partnership
Sponsoring Organization's Mission: Ecumenical Ministries (EMO) is an association of Christian denominations, congregations, ecumenical organizations and interfaith partners working together to improve the lives of Oregonians through community ministry programs, ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue, environmental ministry and public policy advocacy.
Project Location: 0245 SW Bancroft, Suite B, Portland, Oregon 97239
Transportation Information: The office is located in a bike- and pedestrian-friendly community and is within on to three blocks of bus lines that go through downtown Portland.
Position Summary: Organize and support the components of at least three Portland area farm-to-congregation partnerships that emphasize the creation of new access points for low income populations, pilot a low-income local produce cooperative based on our Corvallis project, and organize cooking and gardening classes for low-income populations with partner organizations. The Food Access Coordinator will also organize the distribution of seeds and starts for Northeast Emergency Food Program. The work will also include procuring donations for cooking classes, recruiting volunteers and conducting evaluations. He/she will be part of an energetic team working to improve access to fresh, local food in Multnomah County.
General Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to):
- Procure in-kind donations of food and equipment for cooking classes.
- Recruit and coordinate volunteers.
- Help develop and maintain partner relationships with farmers, faith communities and community based organizations.
- Organize four series of cooking classes.
- Research and assist with implementing a pilot produce buying club project.
- Organize a gardening class.
- Organize and track distribution of seeds and starts at Northeast Emergency Food Program.
- Assist with program evaluation including interviews, administering surveys and conducting dot surveys.
- Complete and submit all necessary LINKS AmeriCorps Program paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
- Attend and complete LINKS AmeriCorps Program orientation and enrollment session.
- Wear an appropriate LINKS identifier and required safety gear while performing service or attending official events.
Requirements:
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and email software.
- Ability to plan and prepare for events.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Reliable self-starter who needs minimal guidance and enjoys collaborating with a team.
- Must be at least 19 years of age.
- Ability and willingness to work within the mission, vision and ethics of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon.
- Willingness and ability to work with people of diverse ethnicity, socio-economic circumstance, religion, culture and sexual orientation.
- U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving an education award.
- Ability to commit to the full term of service for which they are applying.
- Submit to a criminal history background check and National Sex Offender Registry search.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Written and spoken Spanish proficiency.
- Experience working with Latino populations.
- Awareness of issues surrounding local food, sustainable agriculture, hunger, poverty and nutrition.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and coordinate members and volunteers.
- Graphic design abilities.
- Flexibility and willingness to work some evenings and weekends, especially during the summer months.
Member Benefits Include:
- A taxable living allowance totaling $4,000 split into monthly payments over term of service.
- Upon successful completion of a term of service, eligible members receive an education award of $1,800. The education award can be used to repay qualified student loans, for further education in an accredited institution of higher learning, vocational or for trade schools. The education award is taxed in the year that it is used.
- Loan forbearance (after successful completion of a term of service, AmeriCorps will pay a portion of the accrued interest on qualified loans, which is taxable).
How to apply:
Step 1 - Email your résumé to links.recruitment@esd112.org and to jholmes@emoregon.org.
Step 2 - Complete your application online at the AmeriCorps Web site. AmeriCorps Application
- If you do not already have a username and password, you must create a profile. Create A Profile
- Once you have created a profile, log in and complete an application by clicking “Applications” under the “My AmeriCorps” menu.
- To apply to this specific position, click “Search Listings” under the “My AmeriCorps” menu and search for program name LINKS.
- Select the position listing and click “Apply Now” at the bottom of the page.
Questions about the project? Contact: Jenny Holmes (503) 221-1054 or jholmes@emoregon.org.
Questions about AmeriCorps, LINKS or our recruitment process? Contact:
Erika Johnson
LINKS p (360) 750-7500 x 114
2500 NE 65th Ave f (360) 360-694-2491
Vancouver, WA 98661 links.recruitment@esd112.org
Unable to Apply On-line? Click here: http://www.esd112.org/links/resources.html.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees (does not include on-call or temporary employees) which includes:
- holidays
- credit union
- vacation
- sick leave
- employee trainings
- employee assistance program
Additional benefits for regular non-exempt employees in positions which are 20 hours per week or more and regular employees in exempt positions that are .50 FTE or more also include:
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- disability insurance
- life insurance
If the position requests a cover letter and resume, they may be e-mailed to emo@emoregon.org. Please attach your cover letter and resume in a MS Word, Rich Text or ASCII format.
Download an Application Packet or please call (503) 221-1054 or come in to our central office (address listed at top of page). Directions to EMO.
EMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
