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Economic & Workforce Opportunity VISTA - Thea Bowman Center

The Thea Bowman Center is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering residents of Cleveland's Mt. Pleasant neighborhood through programs in community education, youth engagement, and health and wellness. We offer hot meals, emergency food, and are a full service food pantry. We provide educational support, digital literacy, and life skills programming to help community members build knowledge and confidence. Our youth engagement initiatives offer mentorship, leadership development, and enrichment activities that inspire growth, resilience, and civic participation. In health and wellness, we focus on promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being through accessible programs and resources that encourage healthy lifestyles.

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Member Duties : The VISTA member will build Thea Bowman Center’s capacity to expand workforce development and economic stability programs. They will create and implement systems for participant intake, referral tracking, and data management, conducting community assessments to identify workforce needs and service gaps. They will also train staff and volunteers on new processes, strengthening partnerships, tracking outcomes, and developing tools to ensure programs are sustainable beyond their term. This role is ideal for someone interested in capacity-building, community engagement, and improving economic opportunities for working-age adults and families. Join our mission-driven team today! Benefits include a monthly $200 housing stipend to supplement living costs.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , $200 housing stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance .


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

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

Service Areas : Technology , Community and Economic Development , Hunger , Community Outreach , Health .

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



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Economic & Workforce Opportunity VISTA - Thea Bowman Center

Program Start/End Date
07/13/2026 - 07/12/2027

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO Cleveland/ Akron

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

Contact	Lizzie Carmichael
11901 Oakfield Ave
Cleveland OH 44105
6142214336
lcarmichael@ohiofoodbanks.org

Listing ID	78635


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