NourishCorps Summer Field specialist- Lafayette

NourishCorps Summer Field specialist

• Lafayette Feeding Louisiana Lafayette, LA Job Details Temporary $11
• $12 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Computer operation Computer literacy Technical support High school diploma or GED Driver's License Computer skills Manual handling Data collection Full Job Description NourishCorps Member
• Summer Field Specialist Position Type AmeriCorps Summer Member Position Title NourishCorps Summer Field Specialist (5 opportunities available in New Orleans) Service Term 100 total hours, 1 month position, 25 hours per week, June 1-June 30, 2026 Service Location Second Harvest Food Bank of Lafayette 215 E Pinhook Rd, Lafayette

LA 70501

Service will primarily occur at Second Harvest Food Bank's Summer Food Service sites and host food bank. All members will be placed at Second Harvest Food Bank. Service Position Purpose & Summary AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteering that empowers thousands of members across the U.S. to serve in their communities. Feeding Louisiana, the state food bank association, will place 7 total AmeriCorps members at Second Harvest Food Bank facilities throughout the state to support community members with critical food insecurity needs. Feeding Louisiana refers to its network of AmeriCorps as its "NourishCorps," emphasizing the distinct purpose of these members to expand the ability of the food banks to nourish people in need. NourishCorps members will join a cohort of statewide AmeriCorps members dedicated to combating food insecurity and will gain personal and professional leadership skills, training, mentorship from food bank and Feeding Louisiana staff, and relationships with a supportive network of fellow members. NourishCorps Summer Members will strengthen their host site food bank's capacity to distribute summer feeding meals efficiently in rural non congregate settings, support nutrition and child nutrition programs, and connect neighbors with essential food resources. Members will participate in summer food service programs, and support program logistics while building relationships with neighbors and community partners. About This Unique Position Within the Food Bank The NourishCorps Summer Members will serve in a unique position at Second Harvest Food Bank and its partner children's summer feeding sites and agencies, expanding the food bank's capacity to connect children and their families with summer food service sites and with nutritious food and strengthen children's summer feeding programming overall. Members will enhance program delivery, monitoring, food assistance, program outreach, and data collection efforts across their food bank's service area while engaging directly with neighbors, children, community partners, and volunteers.

The NourishCorps Summer Associate will:

1. Serve one on one with Summer Food Service Program sites with programmatic activities at off-site partner agencies and distribution sites. 2. Provide technical support and guidance to partner agencies, schools and community centers on program enrollment, coordination, and ongoing communication for the summer meal programs. Service Position Activities Will Also Include

• Performing duties in accordance with food bank safety policies and Feeding Louisiana's NourishCorps member handbook.
• Attending and completing all NourishCorps and food bank required training and orientations. Qualifications
• Must pass an AmeriCorps National Service Criminal History check.
• Must have a Louisiana driver's license or state ID and pass a MVR check.
• Must be 17 years of age or older.
• Must have high school diploma or be in program earning high school equivalent degree.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have access to reliable and consistent means of transportation. NourishCorps Member Benefits & Member Experience
• Member living allowance $611.11 gross pay every two-week bi-weekly pay period for 25 hours of work per week. This will be a total of 100 hours of service from June
• June 30, 2026. Members will receive a total amount of $1,222.22 gross pay from two pay periods.
• Upon successful completion of 100 hours of service, the member will receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $470.17 to be used for college/school/student loan expenses and can be transferred to an immediate family member if the associate is 55 and older at the time of service. Supportive and valuable NourishCorps member experience as the inaugural cohort, including:
• Mentorship from food bank and Feeding Louisiana staff.
• Opportunity to build relationships with NourishCorps members throughout the state as the first-ever NourishCorps cohort.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

More About AmeriCorps AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteering that empowers thousands of members across the U.S. to serve in their communities. Members support neighbors with critical needs such as food insecurity and healthy futures, disaster service relief, economic opportunity, education initiatives, environmental stewardship, and supporting veterans and military families. AmeriCorps members can receive practical benefits such as a member living allowance, professional development opportunities, student loan deferment, and a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion of their service term. How to Apply Please create a log in and profile on MyAmeriCorps.gov to apply for this role. You may also apply on My AmeriCorps.gov. You may also send your resume and cover letter to

Pay:

$11.00

• $12.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person