Summer Youth Activities Associate

Seasonal Position

June 8 - August 26, 2026: 32 hours/week, In person

About Hunger Intervention Program

Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) is a nonprofit organization based in the Lake City neighborhood of North Seattle. HIP’s mission is to increase food security for underserved populations in North King County through nutritious meals, educational programs, and advocacy. If you are looking for experience working with a great team and making a difference in the community, this is a great fit for you.

Hunger Intervention Program Values

Nutritious Food: We believe that eating healthily is a basic foundation for optimum well-being. We strive to prepare and serve high quality food that is nutritious and seasonal.

Community: We celebrate the connections that food fosters in our diverse community. We believe in strengthening the community by building strong and vital partnerships with our volunteers, non-profit organizations, schools, businesses, and individuals.

Equity: We believe that every individual should have access to nutritious meals. We know that inequities to food access exist based on race, class, and other factors. We focus our resources on programs and activities that reduce these disproportionalities.

Empowerment: We believe that individuals are empowered when they have the knowledge to shop and cook healthy meals as well as the tools to influence the mechanisms and policies of food production and distribution.

Advocacy: We believe that food insecurity is a systemic issue and to end food insecurity, existing policies, systems and institutions must change.We advocate for a just and sustainable food system to address the root causes of food insecurity.

Environmental Sustainability: We believe food should be grown in an environmentally sustainable way so that we can continue to grow food for generations to come. We strive to make environmentally friendly decisions in all aspects of our program operations.

Position Summary

FSLA Status: Non-exempt

Supervisor: Summer Activities Coordinator

Hourly Pay: $26.00, 32 hours/week

Location: N Sea/Shoreline, various locations

Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) is seeking a Summer Youth Activities Associate to design, coordinate, and lead activities at meal sites for HIP’s Summer Eats program. Through Summer Eats, HIP provides freshly made, nutritious meals at kid-friendly and accessible locations around north Seattle and Shoreline. In addition to coordinating activities of your own, you will be collaborating with community partners and interns who will lead their own activities and classes. This position involves working with a diverse population of families and youth and requires an understanding of food insecurity.

The schedule during the summer will be roughly 9 am-4 pm Monday through Friday, with some flexibility.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Research, design, and lead activities at meal sites
• Coordinate with community partners to host classes such as skateboarding, and dance at meal sites
• Oversee summer interns who will be assisting with activities
• Maintain an activity schedule and a public Google Calendar
• Use Canva to create outreach material about Summer Eats program and site activities
• Help with outreach
• Document activities through photos and draft social media posts

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary and middle school-aged children and engaging them in activities
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds including program participants, staff, and interns
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent skills in organization and time management

Requirements

• Comfortable lifting up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
• Comfortable reaching, bending, standing, and/or kneeling repeatedly
• Pass the Washington State Patrol background check (paid for by employer)
• Have a current Driver’s License and owns a vehicle to drive to and from meal sites (will be reimbursed for gas)
• Have basic computer proficiency including MS Word, Excel, Canva, and the Google Suite

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to the compensation listed above HIP provides a benefits package that includes:

• A 3% retirement contribution stipend (offered at the end of the employment term)
• Paid time off for 3 days as well as 2 paid holidays (Juneteenth and 4th of July)

In addition to the compensation listed above HIP provides a benefits package that includes:

• A 3% retirement contribution stipend (offered at the end of the employment term)
• Paid time off for 3 days as well as 2 paid holidays (Juneteenth and 4th of July)

English proficiency is required. In addition, ability to speak other languages is highly desirable, specifically: Spanish, Amharic, Oromo, Mandarin, and Arabic.