Community Engagement and Events Coordinator VISTA

START/END DATE: 5/5/2025 - 5/4/2026

Facilitate community connections by doing outreach in local communities, coordinate volunteers, help with various communications, including volunteer newsletters and social media, and support HIP events. 

Location: 98125, Seattle

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

United Way of King County’s vision is to build a community where people have homes, students graduate, and families are financially stable. As part of our work to end poverty, we are committed to ensuring that all children have access to healthy food in the places where they live, learn, and play.

The mission of the Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) is to increase food security for individuals in North King County through nutritious meals, educational programs, and advocacy.

Help facilitate community connections by doing outreach in local communities, coordinating volunteers, and organizing various HIP events. This position will also help with external communications to keep all stakeholders engaged through newsletters and social media. HIP operates in a Seattle neighborhood where many residents face economic challenges and barriers to resources. The most recent census identifies the Lake City and Northgate neighborhoods, where most of HIP’s program participants reside, as areas with a diverse population.

This VISTA project fights poverty by connecting individuals with supplemental food resources and nutrition education. This helps families stretch their budgets while maintaining access to nutritious meals. Additionally, this project helps build community by creating spaces for all residents to gather, celebrate, and share resources.

MEMBER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate volunteers by recruiting, orienting, assigning projects, and fostering engagement through one-on-one interactions, monthly newsletters, and social media.
  • Lead various outreach events and community celebrations that HIP participates in, including HIP’s Community Appreciation Event, Community Kitchens, End-of-Summer Festival, Pumpkin Palooza, and Winter Fest. These outreach events will increase awareness of HIP’s services and build capacity to reach more individuals in need.
  • Coordinate recreational and educational events for children, youth, and parents throughout the summer months in collaboration with HIP’s summer meals team. These activities will increase the participation of kids and families in HIP’s summer meals program, increase food security, and provide expanded access to educational activities to reduce learning loss during the summer months for children from families facing financial hardship.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

  • Experience working with a wide range of community members and an ability to consider multiple perspectives in community development work.
  • Passion for, or interest in learning about, workforce development and affordable housing.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including community organizations, funders, and policymakers.
  • Experience in project coordination, nonprofit capacity-building, or policy research is a plus.
  • Flexibility to navigate dynamic community needs.

As a VISTA member, you will be supported with a robust orientation, ongoing professional development opportunities, training, check-ins, and the tools and resources you need to succeed. You will gain valuable experience in workforce development, nonprofit capacity-building, and community engagement. Those considering a future career in housing policy, workforce programming, nonprofit management, or community development are encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

  • Bi-weekly stipend of $1,155.14 (pre-tax)
  • Loan deferment and payment of interest accrued on qualified student loans during your service term
  • $7,395 Education Award or $1800 cash bonus upon successful completion of service
  • Health benefits that meet the minimum standards of ACA compliance
  • 10 days of personal leave, 10 days of sick leave, and 9 floating holidays
  • Unlimited public transportation (ORCA) pass
  • Mileage reimbursement for travel between service sites, if required by your site placement
  • Childcare assistance
  • Access to emergency assistance program to mitigate unforeseen financial emergencies that put your continued participation in AmeriCorps service at risk
  • Robust professional development to support your personal, professional, and service goals and growth

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Must be over 18 years old on the first day of service
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Unfortunately, F1 visas are not sufficient.
  • Must be available 40 hours per week through May 2026. Exact hours may vary, but will primarily be Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Must undergo a Washington State Patrol background check, FBI background check and National Sex Offender Registry Check, plus state of residence background check if not currently living in Washington

Please note that United Way of King County has moved to remote and limited in-person operations. As such, be prepared to participate in interviews remotely. If technology presents a barrier to applying, interviewing, or accepting the position, please reach out

To Apply: Create an application on My AmeriCorps Portal or click here: https://fightpoverty.formstack.com/forms/uwkc_vista_americorps_application_2025

  • No resume or cover letter is required.
  • The application process moves quickly, please expect a response within 1-2 days.
  • Please contact unitedwayamericorps@uwkc.org with any questions.
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