Stewards VISTA: OH Valley Y1

Our organization is a community-based nonprofit working to strengthen the local food economy, expand market access for small farmers, and increase access to healthy, affordable food for families. Through initiatives like our Public Market and Food Hub development, we support farm and food entrepreneurs while addressing food insecurity and economic opportunity. Located in a vibrant rural region with growing local food momentum, our community offers strong partnerships, access to outdoor recreation, and a collaborative, small-town environment where innovation can thrive.

The VISTA member will build the systems that power a growing local food economy. Key activities include researching and preparing grants, developing donor and fund development strategies, strengthening volunteer recruitment and management systems, and designing community outreach plans for staff to expand participation in our Public Market and Food Hub initiatives. The member will help formalize partnerships with farmers, regional agencies, and community organizations to increase economic opportunity and healthy food access.

This is a capacity‑building role focused on creating sustainable frameworks, tools, and strategies that will continue beyond the service year, ideal for a motivated self‑starter interested in food systems, nonprofit leadership, and community development.

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

• Hunger
• Community Outreach
• Environment
• Community and Economic Development
• Entrepreneur/Business

• Business/Entrepreneur
• Community Organization
• Communications
• Writing/Editing
• Non‑Profit Management