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FWPS Nutrition Services HungerCorps Member

United Way of King County
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START/END DATE: 6/23/2025 - 8/31/2026

First Service Term: June 23, 2025 – August 24, 2025 

Optional Second Service Term: August 25, 2025 – August 31, 2026 

Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) Nutrition Services is seeking a HungerCorps Member to support expansion of federal child nutrition programs. This member will help increase access to nutritious food across the community and district year-round by supporting two key federal programs.  

FWPS Nutrition Services: FWPS is dedicated to increasing access to federal child nutrition programs year-round. By administering the Free Summer Meals from June – August, FWPS is able to serve free meals to all children ages 18 and under in the community and surrounding neighborhoods while also providing a safe and fun learning environment. Locations include school sites and mobile sites for meal service, and this HungerCorps member would work at any or all locations based on need.  

When school resumes in the fall, FWPS strives to increase access to school breakfast across the district to help fuel kids for their day. To do so, FWPS is expanding the operation of Breakfast After the Bell (BAB), an innovative breakfast model that allows equitable access to breakfast for all students after the start of the school day. FWPS will be expanding their BAB program in stages to ensure that all schools implement strong and effective BAB models that increase participation in school breakfast.  

United Way of King County: UWKC is working side by side with communities to build an equitable future for everyone by ensuring that everyone has access to resources, quality education, enough to eat, and a safe place to call home. Under our priority of breaking the cycle of poverty, we are committed to ensuring that all families have access to nutritious food. 

Your Role: As a HungerCorps Member, you will be part of a passionate cohort of direct service AmeriCorps members working across King County to connect families with the food they need. At FWPS, you will support the Nutrition Services department in expanding access to federal child nutrition programs and work closely on the Free Summer Meals program as well as support strong implementation of BAB to schools across the district, with the goal of reaching as many kids as possible with these programs. See below for details on the two different service terms.  

First Service Term: Summer Meals Program Support  

Specific responsibilities will include: 

  • Working indoors or outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Supporting meal service operations by serving breakfast and lunch
  • Completing production records, temperature records, and food order guides, and meal tally forms
  • Providing friendly customer service and engaging with kids, families, and staff
  • Set up and breakdown of service sites; cleaning
  • Being on time and being flexible in regard to duties as assigned
  • Daily thorough communication with site sponsor staff

 Benefits and Compensation:   

  • Living allowance stipend of $1,385.18, every two weeks (pre-tax)
  • ACA compliant healthcare
  • Unlimited public transportation card
  • Paid time off: 2 personal days, 2 sick days, 1 federal holiday
  • Eligible to receive Segal AmeriCorps Education Award ($1,565.08 pre-tax) after successful completion of your service year.
  • Childcare assistance (will not cover entire cost)
  • Member Assistance Program: mental health counseling, and access to personal and professional life resources
  • Loan forbearance and interest accrual repayment on qualified government student loans
  • Unique cohort experience

Optional Second Service Term: Breakfast After the Bell Support: 

Specific responsibilities will include: 

  • Supporting individual schools across the district with implementing and launching BAB programs with maximum impact
  • Working with school stakeholders to increase program buy-in
  • Collaborating with kitchen staff to develop efficient procedures that support their BAB model
  • Supporting all aspects of implementation – equipment setup, staff and student training, marketing and promotion, onsite launch support, and accountability with USDA requirements
  • Developing BAB best practices and analyzing participation data to show impact and sustainability
  • Surveying schools and staff post-implementation to ensure program integrity and continued program buy-in

Additional responsibilities for both programs:  

  • Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers
  • Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
  • FWPS requires employees to adhere and comply with the State of Washington and King County Department of Health food code
  • Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics in all dealings concerning private or protected information

   Benefits and Compensation:   

  • Living allowance stipend of $1,511.11, every two weeks (pre-tax)
  • ACA compliant healthcare
  • Unlimited public transportation card
  • Paid time off: 10 personal days, 10 sick days, 11 federal holidays
  • Eligible to receive Segal AmeriCorps Education Award ($7,395 pre-tax) after successful completion of your service year.
  • Childcare assistance (will not cover entire cost)
  • Member Assistance Program: mental health counseling, and access to personal and professional life resources
  • Loan forbearance and interest accrual repayment on qualified government student loans
  • Unique cohort experience

Desired Qualifications for both terms/positions:   

  • Self-starters who are passionate about supporting their community and public service
  • Experience working with children in high-energy environments
  • Resourceful and adaptable
  • Ability to build relationships and effectively communicate information to a broad audience
  • Experience working with diverse populations and an ability to apply a racial equity lens towards anti-hunger work
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Ability to follow site and food service rules
  • Must have reliable, daily transportation
  • Interest in working with children, nutrition, kitchen/school staff, and working with the public

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT 

  • Criminal background clearance
  • Possess and maintain a valid and current Food Handler’s Permit
  • Adhere to attire protocol
  • Possess and maintain a valid Washington state driver’s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently stand and walk, bend neck and back, and use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling.
  • The employee is frequently required to squat, stoop, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation. The employee will occasionally be required to sit, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry. The position also requires driving, hearing, speaking, writing, and keyboarding.
  • The employee must constantly lift/handle at least 40 pounds. The employee will occasionally lift/handle a maximum of 50 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull carts weighing at least 400 lbs.

AmeriCorps Eligibility:   

  • Must work full-time, 40 hours/week
  • Be at least 18 years old upon start date. There is no upper age limit.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien.
  • Members will need to provide ID documents in order to enroll (social security card, plus a US passport, enhanced state ID, or green card. If you only have a regular state ID, you will need to provide a US birth certificate or certificate of naturalization).
  • Not be listed in the National Sex Offender Registry database as having been convicted of sex-related crimes; and not be convicted of murder
  • Be willing to undergo a criminal history background check, including fingerprints. AmeriCorps assesses criminal history on a case-by-case basis when determining applicant eligibility.
  • To be eligible for the Segal Education Award, candidates must have a high school diploma/equivalent or be working toward completing one during the service year
  • AmeriCorps members may have additional employment outside of AmeriCorps, but this employment should not interfere with service hours.