Connecticut Foodshare-Collaboration & Resource VISTA

Connecticut Foodshare is the state's only Feeding America food bank. We support individuals and families ¿ from one end of the state to the other ¿ by addressing root causes, creating long-term solutions, and distributing nutritious food through local partner programs in an effort to alleviate hunger. The goal of the VISTA project is to reduce poverty by increasing the capacity of Connecticut Foodshare¿s network of 500 partner programs to provide better access to food and related services; allowing food insecure households maximize their limited resources.

This position requires someone with excellent verbal, interpersonal, written, and communication skills with an ability to effectively and respectfully interact with many people of all different backgrounds on a regular basis. The VISTA must be comfortable in a startup environment, looking to make a huge impact in our community, able to work independently, be a good problem solver, possess confidence when working with others, have the ability to teach and train, and be resourceful and creative. The VISTA must be proficient in digital media experience and Microsoft Office products: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel skills. The VISTA must have a passion for helping others with dignity and creating a thriving community free of hunger. Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal) preferred but not required