Campus Corps: Food Security & Civic Engagement Coordinator

Overview

Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) was established in 1967 through the collaborative efforts of local citizens committed to providing higher education opportunities without requiring students to leave the valley. Nestled in Kalispell in northwest Montana, just south of Glacier National Park and north of Flathead Lake, FVCC promotes excellence in lifelong learning with a focus on student success and community needs.

This project aims to strengthen food security and student well-being at FVCC by expanding the capacity, visibility, and effectiveness of the student food pantry, while fostering a culture of civic engagement through meaningful service opportunities, volunteerism, and community partnerships. The Ameri Corps member will support this work by developing educational materials and workshops on food access, building relationships with local nonprofits, schools, and government entities, and contributing to the planning and implementation of a Spring Service Break event in March 2027.

The project is supported by the Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement (MCNCE), a coalition of colleges and universities across Montana dedicated to fostering civic engagement, service learning, and volunteerism.

The Food Security & Civic Engagement Coordinator will support operations of the student food pantry by recruiting and training student workers, tracking pantry data, and building relationships with local food banks and community partners. The member will assist in coordinating food and supply drives, improving pantry signage and visibility, and leading outreach campaigns to reduce stigma and increase usage. The member will take a lead role in hosting educational workshops on nutrition, basic needs resources (such as SNAP and WIC), and cultural food events, developing all related materials.

They will also support civic engagement efforts by assisting with the involvement fair, coordinating service days, and recruiting student volunteers. Additionally, the member will collaborate with community partners to maintain an updated list of volunteer opportunities, promoting these through campus channels. They will contribute to the planning and implementation of a Spring Service Break event.

• Living Allowance
• Training
• Relocation Allowance
• Health Coverage
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Grocery & Transportation Assistance

• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours

• Education
• Community Outreach
• Hunger