CJFS Communications VISTA

Cuyahoga Job and Family Services (CJFS) connects residents with public benefits and work supports to help individuals and families on their journey to self-sufficiency. CJFS is tasked with determining eligibility and case management of five core benefit programs and workforce initiatives:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Ohio Works First (OWF), Medicaid, Child care assistance, and Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC). As a Communications VISTA with the Office of Community Engagement, you will collaborate with communications staff to improve internal and external communications to enhance delivery of services to low‑income individuals and families.

• Develop internal and external communications in collaboration with CJFS communications staff and other VISTAs.
• Develop reports for strategic planning based on analysis of staff input engagement with content.
• Develop a strategy and process for agency forms to be maintained and regularly revised.
• Learn about the public benefit system and workforce initiatives in Ohio, particularly how they are carried out in Cuyahoga County.
• Network and develop relationships with CJFS staff and administrators.
• Create marketing content that is behavior‑based and engaging to the diverse populations within Cuyahoga County to increase access and knowledge of public benefits.

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

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• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours

• Community and Economic Development
• Technology
• Education
• Homelessness
• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth
• Hunger
• Health

• Writing/Editing
• General Skills
• Communications
• Digital Design (Adobe, Canva)
• Computers/Technology
• Public Speaking
• Team Work

Program Type: Ameri Corps VISTA

Program: CJFS Communications VISTA

Program Start/End Date: 03/07/2026 - 03/06/2027

Work Schedule: Full Time

Education level: Some college

Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

Program Locations: OHIO Cleveland/ Akron

Languages: English

Accepting Applications: From 01/20/2026 To 01/20/2027

Tina Coleman

4261 Fulton Pkwy

Cleveland OH 44144

tina.colemano.gov

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