CKNU Summer AmeriCorps Associate
The AmeriCorps member primary role is to assist the Campus Kitchen Coordinator in daily operations in a way that enables the successful implementation of CKNU's Feeding our Future program as well as our regular operations. The AmeriCorps member will take on leadership responsibilities, learn valuable networking skills and will be asked to participate in many aspects of the administration of this non-profit organization. The AmeriCorps member can also work with the Campus Kitchen Coordinator to develop a specific project or initiative related to the Intern's skills and interests.
CKNU Summer AmeriCorps responsibilities include:
- Leading our main operations: meal, delivery, and food rescue shifts
- Co-leading our summer programming Feeding our Future
- Managing and recruiting CKNU student and community volunteers
- General shift paperwork, record keeping and filing will be completed each week
- Volunteer recruitment via e-mails, flyers, volunteer fairs, and scheduling
- Other programmatic details including but not limited to: food drives, volunteer trainings, and grant writing
Desired Qualifications
- Attention to detail
- Takes initiative
- Organized
- Ability to manage and delegate tasks to volunteers
- Ability to multi-task and must be flexible
- Previous volunteer experience
- Experience/interest in the non-profit sector
- Experience/interest in working with food or nutrition education
- Ability to work with people of all backgrounds
- Must be able to work in a fast pace environment
- Strong ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
Who Should Apply
The AmeriCorps position is open to all majors, students, and volunteers especially those with strong leadership experience. We encourage those who have experience/interest in the fields of social work, nonprofit management, education, nutrition education, and public health to apply. AmeriCorps members must have a valid driver's license and have access to a vehicle or if applicable be willing to become van certified at NorthwesternUniversity.
Terms and Benefits
- Must have access to a vehicle
- AmeriCorps members will get hands-on experience in a field related to their studies and interests
- This AmeriCorps position offers a monthly living stipend
