<p>Connecticut Foodshare-Collaboration & Resource VISTA</p> <p>Connecticut Foodshare is the state's only Feeding America food bank. We support individuals and families - from one end of the state to the other - by addressing root causes, creating long-term solutions, and distributing nutritious food through local partner programs in an effort to alleviate hunger. The goal of the VISTA project is to reduce poverty by increasing the capacity of Connecticut Foodshare's network of 500 partner programs to provide better access to food and related services; allowing food insecure households maximize their limited resources. This position requires someone with excellent verbal, interpersonal, written, and communication skills with an ability to effectively and respectfully interact with many people of all different backgrounds on a regular basis. The VISTA must be comfortable in a startup environment, looking to make a huge impact in our community, able to work independently, be a good problem solver, possess confidence when working with others, have the ability to teach and train, and be resourceful and creative. The VISTA must be proficient in digital media experience and Microsoft Office products: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel skills. The VISTA must have a passion for helping others with dignity and creating a thriving community free of hunger. Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal) preferred but not required Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p> <p>Member Duties : The VISTA will connect and support food pantries and community kitchens who are members of the Connecticut Foodshare partner network. The VISTA will take a deep dive in a topical area, develop tools and resources and evaluate partners that would benefit from capacity building support around the topic of expertise. Potential topics are, but not limited to, food and fund sourcing, volunteer management and recruitment, and leveraging digital media. The VISTA will serve at the partner programs following a period of orientation and resource development. The time at each partner will be dependent on the partner's needs and project development. The VISTA will reduce barriers to access for people served and build guest engagement while strengthening food assistance programming. The VISTA will document all lessons learned and recommendations for future program improvements.</p> <p>Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible .</p> <p>Terms :</p> <p>Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .</p> <p>Service Areas :</p> <p>Education .</p> <p>Skills :</p> <p>Team Work , Social Services , Leadership , Public Speaking , Education , Communications , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , Public Health .</p>