AFS Edgewood Middle School Coordinator VISTA

OHuddle is an innovative faith‑based organization founded by local educators to engage students in a school‑based model of 1:1 mentorship. OHuddle’s model has been celebrated by the Wayne County Community Foundation and Chamber as a “Worthy Works” recipient. OHuddle stands for Odyssey Huddle and our mission is to awaken youth to their unique value through hope‑filled relationships and one‑to‑one mentorship. Located in Wayne County Ohio, OHuddle VISTAs will enjoy a college‑town atmosphere with a historic downtown and a variety of boutique stores and restaurants.

60 minutes from Cleveland and 90 minutes from Columbus, Wooster boasts hiking and running trails and was named “Ohio’s Best Hometown” for the past two years running due to access to arts, culture, and affordable housing.

OHuddle is seeking a VISTA member to develop resources for expanded mentorship programming in Orrville Elementary School. The VISTA’s service will benefit students in poverty and trauma by providing them with a hope‑filled relationship through 1:1 mentorship. The ideal candidate is skilled at creative problem solving, data management, and research application to launch two new district mentorship sites. The VISTA should be self‑motivated with excellent time management and communication skills, will be part of a close‑knit team of professionals, and have the opportunity to engage in creative program development and to work with corporate and governmental industry leaders.

The VISTA will develop environmental education and sustainability resources for expanded mentorship programming in Edgewood Middle School based upon OHuddle’s 1:1 Developmental Asset‑based model with goals of increasing community involvement in the school, improving education around prevention programming, and improving student academic and behavioral outcomes. The VISTA will assess and develop tools for volunteer/mentor recruitment system to ensure a best match with students referred by each school partner and alleviate barriers of trauma and poverty.

Childcare assistance (if eligible), Living Allowance, Training, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Health Coverage*.

• For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, visit

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

Education, Health.

• Team Work
• Recruitment
• Leadership
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Computers/Technology
• Counseling
• Education
• Youth Development
• Writing/Editing
• Community Organization
• Conflict Resolution
• Public Speaking

Program Type:
Ameri Corps VISTA
Program: AFS Edgewood Middle School Coordinator VISTA
Program Start/End Date: 03/09/2026 - 03/08/2027

Work Schedule:

Full Time
Education Level: College Graduate
Age Requirement:
Minimum 18
Program Locations: OHIO Cleveland/ Akron

Languages:

English

Accepting Applications:
From 02/03/2026 To 03/13/2026

Sara Reith
969 1/2 Blachleyville Rd, Wooster OH 44691
Phone: 330‑749‑5219
Email: sreith