Food Programs Coordinator Position with HOPE
HOPE (Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects in Addison County) will be looking to hire a Food Programs Coordinator.
Job Description
We are looking for a competent Program Coordinator who is passionate about healthy food and food justice to undertake a variety of program tasks. You will carry out important operational duties including oversight of a large, thriving Food Shelf, farm pickups, leading groups in farm gleans, distribution of produce to other charitable food sites, implementation of pop-up food distribution events, and more. Must be detail-oriented, comfortable working with diverse groups, and able to foster successful working relationships with volunteers.
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate food education events
- Help build positive relations in the community
- Ensure the provision of healthy food to those who are food insecure in a manner which respects dignity, choice, and empowerment
- Plan and implement food education activities
- Oversee the smooth operation of a clean, well stocked food shelf
- Ensure that surplus supermarket and bakery goods are ready for distribution each morning
- Keep updated records and create reports or proposals
Skills
- Proven experience as program coordinator or relevant position
- Knowledge of using fresh produce to create healthy meals
- Knowledge of food safety practices
- Tech savvy, proficient in MS Office and social media
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented and efficient
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience in driving a truck helpful
- Minimum of 2 years experience in local food systems
- Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions, and to lift and carry boxes of food
To apply, send resume and letter of interest to receptionist@hope-vt.org
MiddWorks: Vermont-based Paid Summer Internships!
Here is a curated listing of 10 MiddWorks Vermont paid summer 2021 internships where CCI has partnered with organizations throughout Vermont to support paid learning opportunities for Middlebury students who in turn will be supporting the high social needs in the State.
Hot Handshake Social Impact Internships & Jobs
Environmental/Sustainability/Renewable Energy:
Corporate Social Responsibility/Start-Ups:
Nonprofits/Social Justice/Children’s Rights/Community Health/Advocacy:
International Trade & Development:
Research/Think Tanks:
Data Science Career Panel THIS Friday
Friday, April 16 at 3:00 EDT
We are delighted to invite you, your friends, students and colleagues to the Northeast Student Data Corps (NSDC) Data Science Career Panel taking place virtually on Friday, April 16th at 3:00 to 4:00pm ET. This event is for students and educators interested in learning more about data science careers, internships and education opportunities from students and professionals in academia, industry and nonprofit organizations. The event is free.
The online flyer provides more information about the event, and the inspiring students, professors, researchers, and industry professionals who will share their journeys and answer questions about why to pursue data science careers and education, how to find internships and jobs in data science, and other questions on your mind.
Please visit the event website to view the speaker bio’s and Register here. You can submit questions for the panelists to consider when you register for the event.
Exploring Graduate School in International Affairs – Panel on April 14
Come learn from a panel of graduate students and alums at a variety of top schools including MIIS, Fletcher, SIPA and Georgetown. If you’re curious if graduate school is the right move for you, this is the event to attend. Bring your questions. All students welcome.
Wednesday, April 14 at 7 pm. Click HERE to register in Handshake and get the zoom link.
Here are the panelists:
Exequiel Caceres ’15 was a Middle East Studies major at Midd and went to the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts for a Master’s degree in 2020. He is currently a program associate at Creative Associates International in Washington D.C.
Alexandra Widas ’08 was an International Studies major (Political Science and Russian focus) at Midd and went to Georgetown to get a Master of Science in Foreign Service and then went to Columbia Law School. She is now a Law Clerk at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
Olivia Heffernan ’14 studied international politics and human rights at Midd and went to Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs for her master’s degree. She is now a social justice journalist, activist and researcher.
Courtney Cano ’18 studied Political Science, Religion and Philosophy at Midd and after doing the Peace Corps in Zambia, is now at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) studying international policy and development.
This is the first of 4 events this spring in a series of events about graduate school. More details will be announced about graduate programs at MIIS in international development and policy, nonproliferation studies and translation.
This event and series is a collaboration between the Center for Careers and Internships, the Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs’ Student Advisory Board, the Model UN club at Middlebury, and the Student Council at MIIS.
Interested in Social Justice Work Promoting Sustainable Initiatives Addressing Local Community Priorities? DPMI is Your Answer
The Program in Design, Partnering, Management, and Innovation (DPMI), founded in 2003, was created to meet the needs of activists, students, and young professionals who wish to enter or advance in a social justice career. The program––now with 2,200 alumni––places heavy emphasis on social change tools as well as an exploration of identity and power. The principles of human-centered design, social entrepreneurship, transparency, accountability, and collaboration are tightly woven into all discussions and applications of these tools. Participants blend skills-based learning with theoretical knowledge and earn a certificate upon program completion. Program alumni consistently report that they use what they have learned in DPMI to spark change, both domestically and internationally.
The next DPMI session will be conducted virtually from August 2-20, 2021. Days 1-3 and 11-12 are asynchronous. Days 4-10 and 13-15 synchronous and run from 9 AM to 4 PM PDT. Synchronous days are a mix of team-based problem-solving, client interaction, peer-to-peer feedback, and coaching from DPMI faculty. Program tuition is $1,250, but participants who register before July 1, 2021, are eligible for an early bird special rate of $1000. For further information, contact dpmi@rootchange.org. To register, visit bit.ly/DPMI-enroll.
Students are welcome to apply for a Cross-Cultural Community Engagement Grant to cover at least part of the fee.
Hot Handshake Social Impact Internship & Jobs
Below are just a few of the many internships and jobs posted on Handshake with upcoming deadlines. Don’t wait, apply now BEFORE the deadlines.
Environment, Renewable Energy, Conservation, Corporate Social Responsibility
International Affairs, International Development
Domestic, Global Health
Advocacy, Social Justice, Nonprofits in Social Services, Child Welfare
- Addison County Workforce Housing Needs Assessment Project at Addison County Community Trust – CCI-Sponsored and Paid
Natural Science and Sustainability Internships
Green Mountain Care Board summer intern
Opportunity Expires April 5, 2021
The Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) has been charged by the legislature to analyze the sustainability of our hospital network. The student intern will do research to help the GMCB better understand sustainability challenges facing rural hospitals. The intern will also synthesize and generate learnings from Vermont-specific capacity, quality, price and cost data for hospitals in order to help generate a final analysis for submission to the Vermont legislature.
Community Solar Summer Intern
Opportunity Expires April 16, 2021
The Nautilus Solar Internship Program will offer undergraduate students a 10–12-week hands-on experience assisting in the development, acquisition, and operation of distributed solar assets, while learning more about the solar and renewable energy industries. As a Nautilus intern you will gain experience in solar development, energy storage, distributed generation and project financing. These opportunities offer a unique blend of analytical, financial and technology experience working alongside experienced industry veterans. This position will be highly interactive with customers, partners, and Nautilus personnel.
Agriculture and Economic Growth Internship
Opportunity Expires: April 26, 2021
Tetra Tech International Development (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for an Intern for our Agriculture and Economic Growth (AEG) Sector.
This Agriculture and Economic Growth Intern will learn about and support program implementation and new business development, primarily for USAID-funded projects. This internship can help start a successful career in development, building skillsets, expanding networks, and providing real-world experience in this challenging but rewarding work.
Midd Gig: Climate Analytics Science Research on Passenger Transport
This Midd Gig posted in Midd2Midd comes to us from Middelbury alum Clare Waldman ’10, Project Manager, Climate Policy Team: Support the Climate Analytics’ Policy Team in conducting research about the best practices in transport sector. This will involve conducting research about the ways in which emissions from different modes of transport can be reduced while the mobility options increased. While the position is unpaid, you will gain experience in working for a globally recognized climate think tank while contributing to solving the major environmental challenge of our times. If time difference allows, you will also participate in calls with the project partners and project meetings (most project staff are based in Berlin, Germany). Finally, you will also benefit from the research conducted by others, especially in the area of climate mitigation in transport sector.
Posted On: Mar 25, 2021. Post Expires: Apr 23, 2021.
What Constitutes a Gig?
Midd Gigs are short-term, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These
projects enable Middlebury students and recent graduates to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks. They also give alumni and parents access to the talented network of Middlebury undergraduates and recent graduates. Since Midd Gigs are more flexible and shorter-term than traditional internships, they allow you to engage applicants in a broader and more diverse range of projects and initiatives. Past gig sponsors have even hired student project teams to delve into work pertinent to their organizations.
To view all available Midd Gigs, click HERE.
FoodCorps Is Still Open for Applications
We’re looking for our next class of service members! Are you or someone you know planning to apply? Submit your application by April 1 to guarantee your application will be reviewed before any slots are filled.
If you haven’t gotten a chance to start your application yet, that’s OK, too! If you submit your application before April 15, your application will be received before the second round of interviews, giving you another chance to be considered.
“FoodCorps is a non-partisan, non-profit organization whose mission is to work with communities to “connect kids to healthy food in school. Our vision: We are creating a future in which all our nation’s children––regardless of race, place, or class––know what healthy food is, care where it comes from, and eat it every day.“
FoodCorps recruits talented leaders for a year of full time paid public service building healthy school food environments in limited-resource communities.
If you’re not applying but know someone who might be interested, forward them this email or the link below! But, hey, why not apply and be a part of the change!