Now Hiring: Communications Strategist, AmeriCorps Nourish Iowa VISTA
Position Summary:
As a Communications Strategist VISTA for Table to Table in Iowa City, you will streamline communications processes for a regional network of food donors and other allied organizations. Your service term will leave you well-equipped to coordinate an organization’s outreach to volunteers, donors, and the public. You will research and support applications for new sources of funding and spearhead marketing of the organization to local businesses to form marketing partnerships. You will lead the team in updating the website to new brand standards and create ongoing content about current activities for Table to Table’s website and social media accounts with a particular focus on accessibility for diverse audiences as well as ease of use for food transportation workers seeking to donate rejected product that is still safe to eat. You’ll develop and share consistent county-level service information with the community to build broad awareness of resources available among the general public.
Read more about member benefits here.
Table to Table Communications Strategist AmeriCorps Nourish Iowa VISTA 2024-2025
Schedule and Duration:
32 hours per week for one year posting. Primarily four days per week from 8AM to 4PM with some flexibility, and some evening hours. One remote work day per week offered. Other days and times as needed and agreed upon.
Required: Willing to consent to an AmeriCorps background check.
About AmeriCorps VISTA
As a member in the AmeriCorps VISTA program, you serve full time for one-year. You will build capacity in nonprofit organizations and public agencies to help them more effectively generate the commitment of private sector resources, encourage volunteer service at the local level, and empower individuals and communities. As an AmeriCorps member you will serve in a project identified and managed by the community while earning a modest living allowance that reflects the income level of the community where you’re serving. Learn more here >
Financial Information, Benefits, & Additional Information: https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits
Supervision Given by: The Communications Strategist VISTA is supervised by the T2T Executive Director and is part of a team including the T2T Communications & Development Coordinator.
If you’re interested in this AmeriCorps position, please submit an email of interest and/or a resume and cover letter (welcome but not required) to Elizabeth Wagner at Table to Table via email: hr@table2table.org
Qualifications & Competencies:
- Enthusiastic advocate for food rescue, hunger relief, and food waste reduction.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, maintaining energy through often repetitive tasks. Ability to switch gears quickly and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
- Ability to work autonomously and perform well under pressure. Detail-oriented & resourceful.
- Functional knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Experience with WordPress and Canva preferred
Licenses & Qualifications:
- Preferred but not required: Over 21 with a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 4 years and good driving record (must be insurable under organization liability insurance); willing to drive large vehicles.
- Must be able to use technology including computers, printers, phones, vehicle and refrigeration units, and other equipment. Functional knowledge of computer systems.
Table to Table’s Mission Statement:
Table to Table bridges the gap between abundance and hunger. Our mission is to increase food equity and reduce environmental harm by collecting and redistributing surplus food through partners to people who can use it.
