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Food Strong-Program Associate

Our programs seek to reduce the effects of hunger on health and overall quality of life. Food Strong's mission is to cultivate food justice in Northeast Ohio and beyond by building enduring local food systems from the ground up. The outcomes we seek include improving health through providing access to and education around fresh, nutritious foods. We offer our Food Sovereignty School Program which serves K-12 students whom we guide through building onsite food gardens, cooking nutritiously, and learning about nutrition and entrepreneurship. Our Care-A-Van wellness program is a food-focused program that administers resources to those in need while fostering excitement over fresh, local foods. It provides nutrition education, arts and crafts, books, music, health screenings, food demonstrations, resources, and more. Our Vacant Lot Restoration Initiative supports local organizations through the process of receiving and revitalizing vacant lots in their communities. We operate a Learning Garden at East Cleveland's historic Coit Road Farmers Market, and recently received a donation of a 3-acre farm near downtown Cleveland. These sites are for gathering, cultivating fresh foods that we sell in various communities, and educating the community through the process.

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Member Duties : As our VISTA member, you will address major food security and wellness concerns in our community. Assessing our current operations, you will implement innovative strategies to promote the sale of produce, our program offerings, and nutrition education. You will also play a critical role in rallying new volunteers, donors, funders, and partners to our organization, fortifying our capacity to cultivate food access in our community. Specifically, you will emphasize garnering support for our new farm site. You will also act as a spokesperson for our cause, attending community events and collaborative meetings to provide information to the community about our organization, our programs, and how to get involved in our mission. Finally, you will write grants and secure private donations and sponsorships, building capacity for our essential programming across Northeast Ohio. Join our dynamic team today! Benefits include a monthly $200 housing stipend to supplement living costs.

Program Benefits : Occasional Option for Hybrid Work , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Training .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Children/Youth , Health , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community and Economic Development , Hunger , Community Outreach , Education , Entrepreneur/Business .

Skills : Teaching/Tutoring , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Public Health , Communications , Computers/Technology , Education , Youth Development , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , Trade/Construction , General Skills .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Food Strong-Program Associate

Program Start/End Date
06/02/2025 - 06/01/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO

Accepting Applications
From 02/28/2025 To 07/11/2025

Contact	Carrie Dennis
1901 Train Ave
Cleveland OH 44113
16142214336
cdennis@ohiofoodbanks.org

Listing ID	109973


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