Food Access Coordinator

and the job listing Expires on February 15, 2026

Englewood, CO Internship, Co-op, or Experiential Learning

the Korbel Ameri Corps Program provides opportunities for students enrolled at the University of Denver’s Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs to serve their communities. Through their service, Korbel Ameri Corps members will support public service organizations improving food, housing, healthcare, employment, and economic stability among Denver residents. Korbel Ameri Corps members will acquire sector-specific knowledge and skills, preparing them for future careers in public service.

The City of Englewood is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve by providing superior services that support a vibrant and inclusive community, investing in our future through fiscally responsible decisions, and preserving our unique identity while welcoming new growth. Englewood’s core functions are organized around eight outcome areas identified in the City’s Strategic Plan:
Safety, Infrastructure, Transportation, Economy, Governance, Community Engagement, Community Wellbeing, and Sustainability. Each outcome area includes goals shaped by resident input and supported by clearly defined projects designed to advance those goals.

This position will report to the City Manager’s Office and will directly support the work of the Arapahoe County Food Security Coalition (ACFSC), with a focus on initiatives that may impact the City of Englewood. ACFSC, in collaboration with the Tri-Cities (Englewood, Littleton, and Sheridan) and regional non-profits, is currently exploring two major initiatives: development of a Food Hub serving the Tri-Cities area and a potential sugary beverage fee that would fund nutrition-security efforts.

In 2026, the City Manager’s Office anticipates engaging with ACFSC to stay informed, assess implications for Englewood, and support coordination as appropriate, and this position will assist in that effort.

• Mapping food access in Englewood using qualitative research, engagement with community members, and coordination with local partners to mitigate food deserts in the City
• Researching best practices from existing food hubs, locally and nationally, to assess feasibility and inform the potential development of a food hub in Englewood
• Conducting policy research, development, and analysis related to a sugary beverage fee designed to address nutrition insecurity in the Tri-Cities
• Coordinating Englewood’s food access efforts with ACFSC by participating in Coalition-wide meetings, task groups, and work sessions related to the food hub and sugary beverage fee
• Supporting the work of other Ameri Corps Members at the City working on affordable housing and economic stability
• Receive a monthly stipend dependent on number of hours earned. For the 300-hour slot, receive $600 per month, for a total stipend of up to $3,000. For the 450-hour position, receive a monthly stipend of $900, for a total stipend of up to $4,500. The stipend is taxable and paid in equal increments every month throughout the term of service.
• Earn a Segal Education Award. For the 300-hour position, earn up to $1,565.08 upon successful completion of the term service. For the 450-hour position, earn up to $1,956.35 upon successful completion of term of service. This federal education award may be used to pay educational expenses at eligible post-secondary institutions or to repay qualified students loans.
• Internship credit from the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs for completing service.
• Leadership in the Public Service Sector Quality Credential, a certificate recognized by the State of Colorado, by completing service and enrolling in a 4-credit course at the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs on public administration and nonprofit management in the 2026 Spring Quarter.
• Career and professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
• Ameri Corps alumni priority hiring with organizations that are part of Employers of National…