VISTA Program Development Specialist Job Omaha area,Nebraska USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

The mission of Heart Ministry Center (Center) is to provide food, healthcare, and a way forward to the people severely affected by poverty in the Omaha metro area. The Center's immediate service area represents high crime rates, substance abuse, gang involvement, domestic violence, food insecurity, homelessness and low academic attainment. The Center offers a choice Food Distribution program, Monen Healthcare Clinic, Case Management, Fresh Start job training, and three social enterprises (laundromat, flower shop and screen printing) The VISTA member will assist the Center in providing crucial capacity building support by working in the areas of research, program development and streamlining of current services.

The VISTA will be assigned projects that will allow the Center to increase progam deliverables and program participation

Member Duties

The VISTA will be streaming repetitive models and reducing duplication though analytical support and program assessment. This will provide the member an opportunity for hands on experience and engagement in serving the growing need for services within the neighborhood and community. The member will interact with community members and community leaders collecting data for research and grant projects. This information will be key in supporting leadership in accessing programs and services.

The Member will make recommendations for program changes or merges to strengthen interconnected divisions, staff, volunteers and clients

Program Benefits

access to Center programs
free parking
Living Allowance
Training
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Relocation Allowance
Childcare assistance if eligible
Education award upon successful completion of service
Health Coverage*

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Terms

Permits working at another job during off hours
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Car recommended

Service Areas

Entrepreneur/Business
Homelessness
Health
Neighborhood Revitalization
Elder Care
Community Outreach
Ex-Offender Reentry

Skills

Leadership
Community Organization
Social Services
Computers/Technology
Non-Profit Management
human compassion and empathy
Team Work
Business/Entrepreneur
General Skills
Fund raising/Grant Writing
Communications
Public Speaking
Recruitment
Writing/Editing

Summary Program Type

Ameri Corps VISTA

Program

VISTA Program Development Specialist

Program Start/End Date

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

Program Locations

NEBRASKA

Languages

Arabic

Accepting Applications

From 08/24/2026 To 11/30/2026

Contact

Linda Alsharif
2222 Binney St
Omaha NE 68110

www.heartministrycener.org