About the Anti-Hunger and Opportunity Corps:

The national Anti-Hunger and Opportunity Corps Program (AHOC), an initiative of Hunger Free
America (HFA) since 2010, is one of the largest anti-hunger AmeriCorps VISTA projects in the
country. Its main focus is to fight hunger and improve nutrition, primarily by breaking down
barriers to accessing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as
the Food Stamp Program) as well as by expanding economic opportunity and ensuring healthy
futures for all Americans, mostly through the SNAP Employment and Training program.
Members also serve to increase the capacity of anti-hunger community organizations to help meet
the needs of low-income community members, particularly to seniors, working families and non-
English speaking populations.

The Campus Kitchen at IUPUI (CKIUPUI), located in Indianapolis, is an emerging leader in

community service and anti-hunger programming. We provide thousands of meals to populations
in need each year while offering supplemental programs to address the root causes of hunger. We
are part of The Campus Kitchens Project (CKP), an organization that empowers student
volunteers to fight hunger in their community. On over 60 university and high school campuses
like ours across the country, students transform unused food from dining halls, grocery stores,
restaurants, and farmers' markets into meals that are delivered to local agencies serving those in
need. By taking the initiative to run a community kitchen, students develop entrepreneurial and
leadership skills, along with a commitment to serve their community, that they will carry with
them into future careers. Each Campus Kitchen goes beyond meals by using food as a tool to
promote poverty solutions, implement garden initiatives, participate in nutrition education, and
convene food policy events.

To learn more about The Campus Kitchens Project, visit www.campuskitchens.org.

Position Description:
The Campus Kitchen at IUPUI (CKIUPUI) in partnership with Hunger Free America is seeking a
full-time VISTA member, a Program Manager, to: support CKIUPUIs capacity building through
program expansion, community outreach, engagement, and partnerships; enhance volunteer
recruitment and training; expand nutritional education; strengthen ties with urban campus and
community gardens and farmers markets.

The CKIUPUI Program Manager will assist with development of standard operational policy and
procedures, training & safety protocol, resource management and infrastructure gap analysis to
identify and support capacity building and program expansion responsibilities that would include:

Identify local food access barriers and develop a comprehensive plan for CKIUPUI to
improve access in local communities. Serve to increase the capacity of CKIUPUI to help
meet the needs of low-income community members, particularly to low-income children,
adults, and senior citizens.
 Expand community collaborations and outreach. Develop an expansion plan for
community partner resources and client needed services in cooperation with IUPUI
Sustainability and Indianapolis community partners. Identify community needs and
resources, develop collaborative opportunities, and integrate with the local Indianapolis
food security initiatives, policies and programs.
Evaluate and assess the impact of the CKIUPUI programs and services on campus and in
the community. Create a system to implement appropriate services matched to the
community needs and the respective populations in need through Community Public
Health Assessments for community food insecurity needs, to assist in the evaluation of
CKIUPUI services. Utilize resources such as: Healthy People 2020, SAVI, etc.
With support from the Office of Sustainability and the CKIUPUI Advisory Council,
develop a strategic operations plan for the growth of the Campus Kitchen, and pursue
local funding opportunities. Identify and serve both internal (IUPUI) and external
(Indianapolis Community) needs through strategic planning and implementation,
capacity-building, policy development, and advocacy.
Assist in identify and minimizing barriers for potential client agencies requiring site
licensing through the Marion County Public Health Department Food & Consumer
Safety agency.
Aid in campus and community volunteer recruitment plans by improving integration of
CKIUPUI into IUPUI academic units/departments and developing a leadership team and
volunteer recruitment training program.
Develop innovative and meaningful programming to increase food justice and hunger
awareness for the larger campus and surrounding community such as nutrition education,
community gardening, SNAP outreach, community dinners, or other programs as needed
to address the underlying causes of hunger in the community, and improving access for
low-income children, adults, and senior citizens. Identify and integrate other academic
program services, in collaboration with our food assistance program, to meet other social
needs of the food insecure.
Review and improve program policy, procedural guidelines, and standard operating
procedures to support leadership team transition training. Develop a Quality Assurance
plan regarding operational procedures, documentation, and reporting.
Lead students in managing all aspects of the program, which includes volunteer
recruitment and training, food recycling and purchasing, meal and menu planning,
creating and maintaining community partnerships, meal distribution, publicity,
fundraising, reporting and overall management. Ensure safety of kitchen operations,
along with quantity and quality of meals provided, through direct action or delegation to
certified volunteers.
Other Duties: Attend weekly Leadership Team and Executive Team meetings as needed.
Attend other CKIUPUI or national office meetings and webinars as needed. Complete
timely reports for AmeriCorps and our partners at Hunger Free America, who administers
this national cohort of VISTA positions.

Time Commitment:
This is a one year, full-time position beginning July, 2017. You are expected to be available for
the needs of your community and project at all times, including days, nights and weekends.
Because AmeriCorps VISTA service requires a full immersion in the project and community,
there are restrictions on outside full-time employment, along with some restrictions on political
and religious activities. For more information, please review the AmeriCorps VISTA Terms,
Conditions and Benefits information available here - https://www.vistacampus.gov/in-
service/benefits-service
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Informed and concerned about issues of poverty, hunger, food security, food justice
Dedicated to promoting long-term food security of low-income population in the greater
Indianapolis area
Empathetic, compassionate, respectful toward people living in low-income situations,
persons with disabilities, and adults and families experiencing homelessness.
Effective interpersonal, communication, and organization skills.
Comfortable working part of the time in a kitchen setting and willing to learn and
perform basic kitchen tasks
Able to work effectively as part of a diverse team
Good discretion and self-initiative
Comfortable giving presentations and facilitating discussions
Ability to exercise high levels of independent judgment
High level of comfort with the Internet and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Experience with program assessment and reporting

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED

Experience working with and managing volunteers, or experience in a collaborative

volunteer role.
Experience working on collaborative community initiatives with a focus on food,
nutrition, healthy living, etc., ideally with low-income families, youth and/or seniors
General understanding of AmeriCorps service and the limitations of the living stipend
provided; motivation to work for the mission for the entirety of the service assignment
Bachelor's Degree

PREFERRED:

Background in health and nutrition; education; community service; social work; or

related field
Experience developing collaborative community partnerships
Basic cooking skills and knowledge of food safety
ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to lift 25 lbs., comfortable with strenuous outdoor activity. Moderate physical
activity required.
May need to work some nights and weekends according to the kitchen shift schedule.
A valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle preferred
Program Benefits:
Professional work experience with some of the nations most respected anti-hunger
organizations
Living allowance, paid biweekly
Segal Education Award ($5,815) or End-of-Service Stipend ($1,500)
Opportunity to forbear or defer student loans while in service
Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
Childcare Assistance (if applicable)
Optional Life Insurance
One year non-competitive status for US federal government positions
A network of over 180,000 AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers and alums

More Information:
For more information about what it takes to become an AmeriCorps VISTA member, please
visit: http://www.hungerfreeamerica.org/ or
http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to sustindy@iupui.edu by Friday, April 28, 2017