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Rural Action VISTA

The VISTA will focus on business development coordination and support for regional food hubs and food businesses currently affiliated with Rural Action. Over the last decade of working with farming communities in southeast Ohio and coordinating a rural food hub in Chesterhill, Rural Action has focused on developing businesses that support the production and access to these local products. This sustainable food business VISTA will assist with food business creation, expansion and branding in Rural Action targeted locations along with the assistance of partners; these businesses will support the growing Chesterhill and Nelsonville food hubs. The VISTA will work with growers and community advisory board members at the Chesterhill Produce Auction to create business and transition plans for the auction. The VISTA will also support the development of food businesses in Athens, Morgan and surrounding counties. Businesses to support include value added producers, resellers, distributors, and restaurants. The VISTA will also coordinate new and ongoing Rural Action educational tracts including marketing, volunteer recruitment, and management. The VISTA will also support grant writing and business plan writing for all projects.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : VISTA will work to develop food businesses in support of local food hubs; attend meetings and planning sessions with businesses and institutions; create plans for food hubs and food businesses in beginning stages; recruit local institutions (i.e. hospitals and schools) and create food purchasing plans to increase demand for and accessibility of local products; research and pursue funding to support program goals and membership development; provide written support for all aspects of work, including grants, press releases, social media, and mailings. Requirements include: ability to work with diverse populations; excellent communication; computer and database skills; ability to communicate via social media; organizational skills; listening and planning skills; work independently; recruit and oversee volunteers; willingness to travel and provide own transportation; ability to work flexible hours, weekends and evenings as needed. Ability to create graphics and take quality photos a plus

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


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

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

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .

Skills : Fund raising/Grant Writing , Education , Writing/Editing , Leadership , Recruitment , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Business/Entrepreneur , Computers/Technology , Communications .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Rural Action VISTA

Program Start/End Date
07/03/2017 - 07/02/2018

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO

Accepting Applications
From 03/02/2017 To 04/24/2017

Contact	Tom Redfern
9030 Hocking Hills Dr
The Plains OH 45780
740-677-4047
dfoust@ohiocdc.org
goo.gl/Zvq14z

Listing ID	71851


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