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Food Strong-Program Associate

Food Strong is a Cleveland-based nonprofit organization advancing food justice in Northeast Ohio and beyond by building enduring local food systems from the ground up. Our work centers education, community driven agriculture, and collaboration to expand access to fresh, healthy food while strengthening local capacity and neighborhood resilience. Food Strong operates the Food Sovereignty School Program, which delivers hands on garden, nutrition, and food systems education in schools across the region. We are also transforming a three-acre community farm into a permanent hub for food education, workforce development, volunteer engagement, and neighborhood connection. Through our Care A Van program, Food Strong brings fresh food, arts, wellness resources, and educational opportunities directly into community settings such as farmers markets and neighborhood events We work in partnership with community facing organizations, grassroots initiatives, public institutions, and private sector partners to increase both access to and demand for healthy food in under resourced communities throughout Northeast Ohio. Our approach is rooted in meaningful community engagement and the belief that those most impacted by food inequities should help shape the solutions. Food Strong values collaboration, equity, accountability, and learning. We strive to create inclusive programs and work environments that honor lived experience, cultural knowledge, and diverse perspectives. Our team is committed to building systems that support health, dignity, and opportunity for individuals and communities across the region.

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Member Duties : Our Program Associate will strengthen Food Strong's various organizational programs and capacity building activities. Under the supervision of our Education Manager, the member will develop curriculum and plan activities that The member will work on volunteer recruitment and engagement and will participate in various marketing and fundraising activities such as grant writing, promoting our annual gala, and requesting donations. Associate will also represent Food Strong at community events and meetings, gaining valuable experience while enhancing their network and professional growth. Benefits include a monthly $200 housing stipend to supplement living costs.

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


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.

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

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

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



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Food Strong-Program Associate

Program Start/End Date
06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO

Accepting Applications
From 03/02/2026 To 07/10/2026

Contact	Lizzie Carmichael
1901 Train Ave
Cleveland OH 44113
16142214336
lcarmichael@ohiofoodbanks.org

Listing ID	109973


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