WSU AmeriCorps: Peace Connections

Summer position from May 26 through August 1, 2025. Peace Connections seeks an energetic, self-motivated, and organized individual to help coordinate the nineteenth year of our Summer Enrichment Activities for Kids program and sixth year of providing USDA Summer Meals, located in Harvey County. Peace Connections is a local nonprofit housed in the Red Door Community Building at 209 S. Pine Street in Newton, Kansas (approximately 20 miles north of Wichita). Since 1983, Peace Connections has brought individuals, families, and organizations together to create a thriving community sustained by peace and social justice. Peace Connections¿ Summer Enrichment Activities for Kids (SEAK) program has been revamped to broaden in scope and impact. Through collaborative efforts with local restaurants and businesses, SEAK utilizes the USDA Free Summer Meal program to combat hunger and food insecurity among children and families in our community. Additionally, SEAK increases positive relationships and community support through consistent volunteer support and relationship-building activities. The Summer Enrichment Coordinator will continue to build capacity, assess impact, develop programming, and build community through Peace Connections SEAK program by coordinating, scheduling, and documenting program volunteers, events, and activities. The SEAK program will run for 9 weeks throughout June and July of 2025. Peace Connections, Inc provides a comfortable and flexible work environment where resources and agency networking happen regularly.