--- title: 'Corporate Volunteerism Coordinator VISTA at Hungerfreeamerica' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/corporate-volunteerism-coordinator-vista-hungerfreeamerica-new-york-2agf69zq9vwj' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Corporate Volunteerism Coordinator VISTA at Hungerfreeamerica - **Company:** Hungerfreeamerica - **Location:** New York, NY - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-04-13 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/hungerfreeamerica/4d350a50-baf7-4ca9-b6bb-789629c0c66c ## Job description Host site:  Hunger Free America, 50 Broad St, New York, NY 10004 Term of service:  35hrs/week (generally Monday-Friday) for 1 year Expected start date: August 10th, 2026 Work environment:  Hybrid- remote with occasional in-person events in NYC Hunger Free America (founded in 1983 as the New York City Coalition Against Hunger) is a dynamic and highly effective national progressive anti-hunger advocacy and direct service organization that is based in New York City but works in all 50 states. The Nation has written that the organization has grown into “one of the leading direct service and advocacy organizations on hunger and poverty in the nation.” Our mission is to build a nonpartisan, grass-roots movement to enact the progressive public policies and programs needed to end domestic hunger and ensure that all Americans have sufficient access to nutritious food. Our long-term goal is not just to ameliorate the problem, but also to build the people’s movement necessary to enact the economic and public policies needed to end hunger entirely. Given that hunger drains our economy and tears at our moral and civic fabric, we know that eliminating it will boost the nation both economically and spiritually. Towards that end, we have adopted the motto: “Ending hunger lifts us all.” Hunger Free America’s Strategic Volunteerism Department is seeking a full-time AmeriCorps Corporate Volunteerism Coordinator VISTA. They will increase the national presence of Hunger volunteerism with companies, to increase the number of volunteers connecting to higher impact opportunities while raising funds for our work. This stipend position offers a great opportunity for someone looking to enter the non-profit sector, or someone who is retired and passionate about making a difference. Specific Responsibilities: - Develop new Corporate contacts through research and outreach. - Lead sessions of our signature Corporate event, Data Detectives, and collect feedback from participants and implement improvements. - Lead the organizing of our skills-based consulting events for Corporates and collect feedback from participants and implement improvements. - Lead the organizing of group volunteering activities as requested. - Working in partnership with our Development team, lead MLK Serve-a-thon sponsorship opportunities for Corporates - Create our communication newsletters for Corporate partners - Develop marketing materials as needed for the Volunteerism Department to promote Corporate partnerships Preferred qualities: - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively - ## Experience in volunteering - Experience working in the for-profit/ Corporate sector a plus - Experience in recruitment, or partnership working a plus - Experience in project coordination/ event management a plus - Working knowledge of databases, and experience with Salesforce a plus - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Excellent organization and team-building skills - Interest in social justice issues and addressing systemic issues of domestic food security Program requirements: - Must reside within commutable distance to NYC (approximately 50 mile radius) - Must be 18+ - Pass a national service criminal history check - Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: - US Citizen - US National - Lawful permanent Aliens and persons residing in a state that have the following classifications- Refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status. Program Benefits: - Professional work experience with one of the nation’s most respected anti-hunger organizations - Living allowance, paid biweekly (currently $1,237.46  biweekly for a full 14 days of service) - Segal Education Award ($7,395) or End-of-Service Stipend ($1,800) - Opportunity to forbear or defer student loans while in service - Relocation Assistance (if applicable) - Childcare Assistance (if applicable) - Choose between reimbursement for healthcare or a healthcare plan.  Dental and vision are included. ## About Hungerfreeamerica ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: A nonpartisan national nonprofit that works to end domestic hunger through advocacy, direct service, and policy change, ensuring all Americans have access to nutritious food. - **Entity Type**: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) (EIN 13-3471350) - **Headquarters**: New York City, New York, United States (50 Broad St, Ste 1103/1504) - **Founded**: 1983 (originally as the New York City Coalition Against Hunger; rebranded as Hunger Free America; Guidestar lists 1988) - **Founders**: Not publicly listed; current CEO is Joel Berg ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Public Policy Offices, Advocacy, Direct Social Services, Food Assistance Programs - **Target customers**: Low-income Americans, government agencies (USDA, state SNAP offices), food pantries, soup kitchens, and community organizations - **Mission or purpose statement**: "To enact the policies and programs needed to end domestic hunger and ensure that all Americans have sufficient access to nutritious food." ## Products & Services - **Benefits Access**: Direct outreach and application assistance for SNAP (food stamps) and WIC in New York City; includes pre-screening, online application help, and advocacy on behalf of clients. In 2021, the team secured over $19 million in annual SNAP benefits and $735,000 in annual WIC benefits. - **National Hunger Hotline**: Operated on behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture; connects callers from all 50 states and territories to SNAP offices, federal benefits information, and emergency food providers (English and Spanish, Mon–Fri 7am–10pm EST). - **AmeriCorps VISTA Program**: Year-long capacity-building placements at partner organizations nationwide; members recruit volunteers, conduct research, and support benefits outreach. - **Strategic Volunteerism**: Matches skilled volunteers (e.g., fundraising, web development, accounting) with high-impact anti-hunger projects through the HungerVolunteer.org hub. - **Food Action Board (FAB)**: A community of low-income New Yorkers with lived experience of food insecurity who meet monthly to develop leadership skills and advocate for policy change. - **Advocacy, Research, and Policy**: Conducts original research on federal nutrition programs, child hunger, and economic challenges; publishes reports to influence local, state, and federal policy. - **Social Services Job Training Program**: Funded by the Albertsons Companies Foundation’s Innovation Spark Grant; provides paid training to unemployed/underemployed individuals in Illinois and Maryland to boost long-term economic advancement. - **Child Nutrition Program**: Works to expand access to healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate food for children by reducing administrative barriers and improving federal nutrition program delivery. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue: $4,777,047 (based on LinkedIn data; employee count of 51) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: U.S. Department of Agriculture (operates National Hunger Hotline), AmeriCorps VISTA, Albertsons Companies Foundation, Food Action Board (grassroots partners) - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 20% year-over-year (51 employees, +17 people); LinkedIn followers increased 19.9% annually (2,701 followers); expanding into Idaho and other states (Hunger Free Idaho affiliate) ## Competitive Advantages - **Nonpartisan, national scope**: Combines direct service (SNAP/WIC enrollment) with policy advocacy, creating a feedback loop that informs both program delivery and legislative change. - **USDA partnership**: Operates the official National Hunger Hotline, giving the organization direct access to government data and funding. - **Scalable, proven model**: In 2021, the Benefits Access team secured over $19 million in annual SNAP benefits for clients, demonstrating measurable impact. - **Strong grassroots network**: Food Action Board and affiliate programs ensure community voices are centered in advocacy. ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities**: Expanding federal nutrition program enrollment (SNAP, WIC), advocating for policies that address root causes of hunger, launching job training programs to boost economic mobility, and building a grassroots movement to end hunger permanently. - **Direction for growth**: Strengthening state-level affiliates (e.g., Idaho), increasing digital outreach (SNAP online applications), and scaling the Social Services Job Training Program. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven culture**: Employees are directly involved in ending hunger through both frontline service and systemic advocacy. - **Work environment**: Offices in New York City and Fresno, CA; LinkedIn reviews give a 3.7/5.0 overall rating, with Work-Life Balance scored 4.0/5.0, Culture 3.2/5.0, and Compensation 3.2/5.0. - **Notable perks**: Opportunities to work on high-impact projects with government partners (USDA, AmeriCorps), skills-based volunteering, and professional development through the VISTA program. - **Remote/hybrid policy**: Not explicitly stated; likely in-office for NYC-based direct service roles, but some positions may be hybrid or remote; check careers page on Lever for specifics. ## Sources 1. [hungerfreeamerica.org](https://hungerfreeamerica.org/en-us/directory/careers) – Careers page 2. [hungerfreeamerica.org](https://hungerfreeamerica.org/en-us/ourprograms) – Programs overview 3. [guidestar.org](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/13-3471350) – Guidestar profile (EIN, governance, history) 4. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/hunger-free-america) – LinkedIn company page (headcount, revenue, followers, reviews) 5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/hungerfreeamerica) – Lever careers page ## Other roles at Hungerfreeamerica - [Benefits Access Specialist - Idaho](https://feeny.ai/job/benefits-access-specialist-idaho-hungerfreeamerica-magic-valley-gwzq27s6mtrq) — Magic Valley, ID - [Associate Board Member, Hunger Free America](https://feeny.ai/job/associate-board-member-hunger-free-america-hungerfreeamerica-remote-gg6yvgjy1se0) - [General Interest Application](https://feeny.ai/job/general-interest-application-hungerfreeamerica-new-york-rajct3xxvd0k) — New York, NY