AmeriCorps
FISH, the only food bank in Kittitas County, Washington, will build food rescue capacity in Central Washington. The target area is approximately 2.5 hours east of Seattle. Compared to Washington, a higher percentage of people in Kittitas and Yakima Counties (the target area in Central Washington; N = 301,341) have food insecurity (16.0% compared to 13.2%), are a food desert population (19.6% compared to 12.3%), and live in food desert census tracts. FISH was founded in 1971. Its mission is to collaborate with community partners to improve food security, nutrition security, and health outcomes in Central Washington. FISH operates seven U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, two U.S. Department of Health and Human Services programs, three state‑funded programs, and a community lunch program for low‑income individuals. It supplies food to seven food pantries, three of which it operates. For the Food Rescue Program Coordinator position, FISH partners with the Harvest Against Hunger through the Harvest VISTA Program, a program incubator and catalyst that utilizes a team of AmeriCorps members to build sustainable, community food security programs.
Member Duties
Develop a baseline understanding of the food relief sector by building skills, observing meetings and conferences, and creating tools and resources.
Strengthen pipelines for engaging and sustaining partnerships.
Evaluate and improve the food rescue program.
Develop outreach campaigns, strategies, and documents designed to increase partnerships and opportunities to donate.
Strengthen recruitment strategies and evaluate and assess the program's second year.
Program Benefits
Relocation Allowance
Health Coverage
Education award upon successful completion of service
Childcare assistance if eligible
Living Allowance
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Training
Terms
Car recommended
Permits working at another job during off hours
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Service Areas
Community Outreach
Community and Economic Development
Hunger
Skills
Communications
Community Organization
Non‑Profit Management
Team Work
Writing/Editing
Leadership
Computers/Technology
Recruitment
Program Type AmeriCorps VISTA
Program FISH: Food Rescue Program Coordinator VISTA
Program Start/End Date 03/09/2026 - 03/08/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement Minimum: 18 | Maximum: None
Program Locations WASHINGTON
Accepting Applications From 12/24/2025 To 02/06/2026
Contact Maria Mendez-Francisco 1201 1st Ave S Seattle WA 98134 206-236-0408, 104 maria@harvestagainsthunger.org
For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
Listing ID: 125340
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Member Duties
Develop a baseline understanding of the food relief sector by building skills, observing meetings and conferences, and creating tools and resources.
Strengthen pipelines for engaging and sustaining partnerships.
Evaluate and improve the food rescue program.
Develop outreach campaigns, strategies, and documents designed to increase partnerships and opportunities to donate.
Strengthen recruitment strategies and evaluate and assess the program's second year.
Program Benefits
Relocation Allowance
Health Coverage
Education award upon successful completion of service
Childcare assistance if eligible
Living Allowance
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Training
Terms
Car recommended
Permits working at another job during off hours
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Service Areas
Community Outreach
Community and Economic Development
Hunger
Skills
Communications
Community Organization
Non‑Profit Management
Team Work
Writing/Editing
Leadership
Computers/Technology
Recruitment
Program Type AmeriCorps VISTA
Program FISH: Food Rescue Program Coordinator VISTA
Program Start/End Date 03/09/2026 - 03/08/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement Minimum: 18 | Maximum: None
Program Locations WASHINGTON
Accepting Applications From 12/24/2025 To 02/06/2026
Contact Maria Mendez-Francisco 1201 1st Ave S Seattle WA 98134 206-236-0408, 104 maria@harvestagainsthunger.org
For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
Listing ID: 125340
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