AmeriCorps VISTA Member (One-Year Service) - Fulfill - The Foodbank of Monmouth & Ocean County

AmeriCorps VISTA Member (One-Year Service)

• Fulfill
• The Foodbank of Monmouth & Ocean County Brookdale Community College, United States 1 day ago

Location:

Lincroft, NEW JERSEY Position Summary Fulfill's Resource Connections Team (RCT) helps qualified individuals and families for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Our AmeriCorps VISTA Capacity Building Coordinator will help our team adapt to recent changes to SNAP so that we can appropriately assist applicants who are newly subject to work reporting requirements enacted by Congress in H.R.1. This position will build the toolkit, referral network, and reporting processes to ensure these applicants get the relevant resources, information, and support to successfully maintain vital food benefits. This is an opportunity to make a real impact at a moment of profound change. This position is a one-year AmeriCorps VISTA placement through the Hunger Free America (HFA) VISTA Program, beginning August 10, 2026. The AmeriCorps VISTA Capacity Building Coordinator will receive pay and benefits (detailed below) from HFA while working for Fulfill. About the

Hunger Free America VISTA Program:

HFA is a nonpartisan, national nonprofit working to enact the policies and programs needed to end domestic hunger and ensure all Americans have sufficient access to nutritious food. Now in its 21st year, HFA's National AmeriCorps VISTA program places members with food security organizations across the country, partnering with some of the nation's most effective anti-hunger and poverty organizations. The program engages VISTA members and partnering organizations in moving families beyond the soup kitchen by breaking down barriers and providing improved access to healthful, nutritious foods — addressing hunger and poverty while building the capacity of the agencies that address these issues. Job Responsibilities

What You'll Build:

• A formal network of vetted community partners — including medical providers, behavioral health providers, workforce training programs, and volunteer placement sites — that support SNAP participants subject to work requirements.
• A tracking and reporting system within our database, including case flagging protocols and compliance monitoring tools, to be used by 100% of our Resource Connections Team.
• A volunteer program recruiting and training 10-20 volunteers to support SNAP compliance follow-up
• A written toolkit and standard operating procedures that document referral systems, tracking processes, and volunteer workflows so this work lasts beyond the service year Qualifications This Is a

Great Fit If You:

• Have experience building community partnerships, conducting outreach, or developing referral networks
• Are comfortable with databases, data tracking, or learning new tech tools independently
• Show strong initiative, sound judgment, and accountability in moving projects forward while proactively communicating up both successes and challenges, and seeking guidance when needed
• Are committed to anti-hunger work
• Are bilingual in English and Spanish (a plus)

Skills:

• Computers/Technology
• Non-Profit Management
• Education
• Recruitment
• Social Services
• Public Health
• Community Organization
• Fund Raising/Grant Writing
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Communications
• Team Work Additional Information

Job Location:

Toms River NJ

Salary Range:

Bi-weekly living allowance of $957.46 (pre-tax) Segal Education Award ($7,395.00) or End-of-Service Stipend ($1,800)

Full Year Program Benefits:

• Bi-weekly living allowance of $957.46 (pre-tax)
• Segal Education Award ($7,395.00) or End-of-Service Stipend ($1,800)
• Opportunity to forbear or defer student loans while in service
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Childcare assistance (if applicable)
• Optional health insurance
• One-year non-competitive status for U.S. federal government positions
• A network of over 180,000 AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers and alums

How To Apply:

Send your resume to recruitvistasfulfillnj.org with 'AmeriCorps VISTA Capacity Building Coordinator' in the subject line. PK 6/3/2026