Employment Opportunity - Food Entrepreneur Liaison AmeriCorps
We are looking for Spice Kitchen Food Entrepreneur Liaison AmeriCorps to join the Spice Kitchen team.
Job Description – Posted April 14, 2022. Closes July 2022
Title: Spice Kitchen Food Entrepreneur Liaison AmeriCorps
LOCATION: US Programs, Salt Lake City, UT
START DATE: Current
DETAILS:
Requisition ID:
Job Title: Spice Kitchen Food Entrepreneur Liaison AmeriCorps
Sector: Program Administration
Employment Category:
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
JOB DESCRIPTION: Scope of Intern Work:
Operation AmeriCorps is a national program where community members have the opportunity to serve in local nonprofits for one year helping eliminate poverty. In return for service, members receive a living allowance and other benefits.
The AmeriCorps position will help increase employment opportunities and stabilize income for housing by working with participants in the Spice Kitchen Incubator program who require additional time and technical assistance to grow their food businesses. The position will meet with select participants 1-2 times per week to help them reach identified food business goals including increasing access to market opportunities and preparing for market opportunities ensuring high quality cuisine and service is offered. This position will increase Spice Kitchen’s capacity to support participants in increasing their own income and in generating additional employment opportunities for other community members. The AmeriCorps member will work with all Spice Kitchen team members, and in particular with Spice Kitchen’s Program Coordinator.
AmeriCorps is a voluntary civil society program supported by the U.S. federal government, foundations, corporations, and other donors by engaging adults in public service work, with a goal of helping others and meeting critical needs in the community. Americans from around the country and across countless communities come together each year to tackle our most pressing challenges through national service and volunteering. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities, making service to others a cornerstone of our national culture.
As an AmeriCorps member the pay, called a “living stipend” which is projected to be $18,850, distributed over the period of 12 months across bi-weekly pay periods, until you are no longer in the program.
This is a Full-time contract and commitment for the course of one year (12 months). Upon successful completion of the contract, you would be eligible for an Education award of $6,345 that you may use to either further your education or pay on a previously accrued qualifying Federal student loan(s).
Also while serving as an AmeriCorps member, if you have any qualifying Federal Student loans, they will may qualify for forbearance along with any interest accrued, will be paid by the National Corporation (Trust) at the end of your 12 month contract. The full time position may be eligible to receive partial reimbursement for Health Care Plans.
The goal of this project is to assist at-risk refugees and other new American food entrepreneurs, in particular women, to grow their food business and earn essential income through self-employment that contributes to household economic wellbeing including stable housing.
Commitment:
3-4 months starting in June 2022, 15-20 hours per week
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Work with Program Coordinator and at-risk entrepreneurs to identify specific goals to achieve business sustainability and growth, including job creation.
2. Carry out research required for entrepreneurs to attain their income and business goals.
3. Meet with identified at-risk entrepreneurs 1-2 times per week to review goals and support achieving those goals including identifying market opportunities, assisting participants to apply for opportunities, and prepare for and carry out the events
4. Assist Spice Kitchen team to carry out events that feature multiple Spice entrepreneurs and other activities as needed.
5. Support data collection and communicate program success stories for newsletter write-ups and program reports.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Position Reports to: SPICE Kitchen Program Coordinator
Qualifications:
Requirements:
• Must be able to clear an FBI Criminal Background Check.
• Associates Degree
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of different linguistic backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate with limited-English speakers
• Highly organized with excellent time and space management skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word
• Patience, flexibility and a good sense of humor
• Ability to speak passionately and articulately about our mission
• Professional, friendly and courteous attitude a must
• A love for food and the willingness to try almost anything
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to drive a vehicle, valid and current driver’s license. Must have proof of insurance and good driving record.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Standard work environment combined with commercial kitchen environment • Travel in and around the service delivery area • Hours outside of regular office hours occasionally required
AmeriCorps BENEFITS:
• Living Stipend of $18,850, split up and distributed over 12 months allowance • Upon completion of one year (12 months) member is eligible for an Education Award of $6,345 to use to either further education or pay on previously accrued qualifying Federal student loan(s). • Qualifying Federal Student Loans may be eligible for forbearance.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.**
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IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sec, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Spice Kitchen Incubator is a project of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), and was founded in partnership with Salt Lake County. It is a business incubator that brings together refugees and other disadvantaged community members interested in starting a full or part-time food business. Spice Kitchen Incubator ensures participants receive technical assistance and training, have affordable access to commercial kitchen space and learn the steps to establishing a successful food business.
