Application Guide
How to Apply for Southeast Community Engagement Coordinator
at Swipe Out Hunger
🏢 About Swipe Out Hunger
Swipe Out Hunger is unique as the leading national nonprofit exclusively focused on college student hunger, taking a collaborative approach by working directly with campuses rather than providing direct services. They stand out for their innovative model that leverages existing campus meal swipe systems and their emphasis on building sustainable partnerships rather than temporary solutions. Someone would want to work here to be part of a mission-driven organization making tangible impact on a specific, often overlooked population while working in a collaborative, remote environment.
About This Role
This Southeast Community Engagement Coordinator role involves building and executing state-level engagement plans across the Southeast US to amplify student voices and connect campus partners with resources. The position is impactful because it directly expands access to basic needs for college students by strengthening the network of anti-hunger champions, coordinating critical events and campus visits, and securing resources through corporate partnerships. Success in this role means more campuses have sustainable food programs and students facing hunger get connected to support.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve morning check-ins with campus partners in different Southeast states to track their needs, followed by drafting content for an upcoming resource toolkit on campus food pantry best practices. The afternoon could include coordinating logistics for next month's virtual training workshop for new campus partners and connecting with a corporate contact about potential in-kind donation opportunities. Throughout the day, you'd be updating engagement plans and preparing materials for upcoming campus visits.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Swipe Out Hunger Is Looking For
- Has 3+ years of direct experience in hunger relief or nonprofit program support, preferably with college populations or basic needs initiatives
- Demonstrates proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while building relationships with diverse stakeholders including students, campus administrators, and corporate partners
- Possesses strong written communication skills specifically for creating toolkits, guides, and email updates that resonate with both students and institutional partners
- Is highly organized with exceptional follow-through for coordinating logistics of campus visits, virtual events, and tracking partner needs across multiple states
📝 Tips for Applying to Swipe Out Hunger
Quantify your 3+ years of experience with specific examples of hunger relief or nonprofit program work, especially any involving college students or campus partnerships
Highlight any Southeast regional experience or connections, as this role specifically focuses on that geographic area
Showcase project coordination skills by describing how you've managed multiple priorities simultaneously in previous roles
Include examples of creating resources like toolkits or guides, and mention specific platforms you've used for newsletters or social media
Demonstrate your understanding of Swipe Out Hunger's collaborative model by explaining how you've built partnerships between different stakeholders in past positions
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with hunger relief or poverty solutions, particularly any work with college populations or campus-based programs', "Examples of successful relationship-building with diverse stakeholders (students, administrators, community organizations) and how you've managed those relationships", 'Your approach to project coordination when managing multiple priorities across different states or regions', 'How your communication skills have been used to create resources, toolkits, or content that supported program goals']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review Swipe Out Hunger's current campus partners in Southeast states to understand their existing network
- → Study their program models like the Swipe Drive and The SNAP Project to understand their specific approaches to addressing student hunger
- → Look at their recent social media and newsletter content to understand their communication style and current initiatives
- → Research college hunger statistics in Southeast states to demonstrate regional understanding during interviews
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with only generic nonprofit experience without specific hunger relief, poverty solutions, or campus program background
- Failing to demonstrate understanding of Swipe Out Hunger's collaborative partnership model versus direct service provision
- Not showing geographic knowledge or interest in the Southeast region where this role is focused
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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