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Nourish Iowa: Operations and Data Systems VISTA at Table

As a Nourish Iowa VISTA member, you will serve among a cohort of members whose service is building a more equitable food system throughout Iowa, and will have frequent opportunities to share knowledge within this community through regular cohort-wide meetings & site visits. Table to Table bridges the gap between abundance and hunger. Volunteers collect surplus food from donors and redistribute it to partners and people who can use it. Our work unites community members and organizations to create a more just and less wasteful food system. Since we began in April of 1996, Table to Table volunteers have rescued and distributed over 30 million pounds of food to area agencies. As a Nourish Iowa VISTA member, you will serve among a cohort of members whose service is building a more just food system in Iowa. You will have frequent opportunities to share knowledge within this community through cohort-wide meetings & site visits. In addition to all standard VISTA benefits, you will engage regularly with leaders in food systems via local, statewide, and national coalitions and associations, in addition to professional development opportunities coordinated by a VISTA Leader in your cohort. Nourish Iowa members are also eligible for free enrollment in Iowa State University's Local Food Leader certification course. Please visit our website for more openings and information about current living allowance rates and benefits.

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Member Duties : As the Operations & Data Systems VISTA, you will strengthen Table to Table’s internal systems by mapping workflows, creating clear procedures, and organizing essential operational documents. You’ll observe daily routes, warehouse work, and partner interactions to identify gaps and improve consistency. You will also review current data practices, develop dashboards, and create training materials that help staff and volunteers use information effectively. Additionally, you will build simple reporting tools and grant-tracking systems that support communication across the Food Access Network. This role is ideal for someone who communicates well, collaborates easily, and brings strong organization and follow-through.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service .


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

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

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

Skills : Recruitment , Business/Entrepreneur , Counseling , Leadership , Education , Community Organization , General Skills , Team Work , Public Health , Conflict Resolution , Fine Arts/Crafts , Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , Trade/Construction , Non-Profit Management , Teaching/Tutoring , Communications , First Aid , Youth Development , Writing/Editing , Urban Planning , Law , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Environment , Social Services .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Nourish Iowa: Operations and Data Systems VISTA at Table

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

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	IOWA

Accepting Applications
From 02/18/2026 To 06/19/2026

Contact	Sarah Steinmeyer
8106 Jennings Dr
Cedar Falls IA 50614
3192732626
sarah.steinmeyer@uni.edu
www.nourishiowa.org/

Listing ID	113011


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