The mission of the Alaska Food Policy Council (AFPC) is to strengthen our food system for the benefit of all Alaskans. The AFPC works to promote policy change to improve Alaska's food production, processing and distribution. The AFPC VISTA will conduct outreach, coalition development, grant writing and fundraising to further the structure and sustainability of the AFPC. This is a one-year position located with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services in Anchorage, Alaska. The AFPC VISTA must be passionate about improving the local food system for all Alaskans. This person must be capable and experienced at working independently. This person must demonstrate leadership, relationship building, written communication, and public speaking skills. Experience and skills in grant writing and fundraising is critical. Experience working with a non-profit agency a plus. A comfortable familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google, Facebook, and Twitter is needed. Experience in some aspect of the food system (agriculture, fishing, health, hunger, or food industry) would be beneficial. Alaska offers many exciting adventures for outdoor enthusiasts (or those who just appreciate nature's beauty!) In Anchorage you'll find all the typical big city amenities with easy access to the wilderness. Benefits include: Monthly living allowance ($1,222), relocation costs ($0.34/mile up to $1000) and settling in allowance ($550), health benefits, child care assistance, training, and an Education Award ($5,730).
Member Duties : •Continue to build and coalesce a diverse coalition committed to improving Alaska's food system, including businesses, faith-based organizations, farmers, food service professionals, philanthropy, public health, hunger agencies, public officials, schools, trade associations, and concerned citizens. •Conduct grant research and grant writing to provide financial sustainability for the AFPC infrastructure and projects. •Conduct agency outreach to expand member participation, fundraising, and in-kind contributions. •Increase marketing initiatives to raise awareness and highlight successes through management of the AFPC Facebook, blog, listserv, e-newsletter and marketing toolkit. •Assist the AFPC Governing Board and other AFPC Work Group with activities that strengthen the overall coalition, such as updating the strategic plan, conducting coalition surveys, and implementing communication improvements. •Recruit and manage volunteers for AFPC activities and events.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance, Education award upon successful completion of service, Training, Childcare assistance if eligible, Relocation Allowance, Health Coverage, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend.
Terms : Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time.
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