Have questions? Need help applying?

Through the Community Builder Program, the Events and Outreach Specialist VISTA will support FARRMS program and marketing staff in planning and implementing workshops, webinars, farm field days, fundraising events and other events. They will raise community awareness of FARRMS programs and recruit participants for FARRMS sustainable agricultural business planning courses and sustainable agricultural internships. Member activities include recruiting participants for Sustainable Ag Internships; conducting outreach booths; assisting in special events, giving presentations and participating in other public speaking opportunities; researching and interviewing stakeholders; developing educational materials and a database; and assisting with the distribution of educational and promotional materials.

Benefits include: living stipend, housing stipend, optional healthcare coverage, relocation assistance, and an education award.

Through SBPC’s Community Builder Program, the Capacity Building VISTA will develop a volunteer generation and retention plan, develop a volunteer base through community collaboration, coordinate and attend outreach events, assist with promotional activities through various communication channels, create and distribute informational materials about services provided, assist with the creation of a public relations media plan, research potential partnership opportunities, develop informational materials, assist with the development of a fundraising plan, help identify potential fundraising sources, research and assist with grant writing, and assisting with the facilitation of community giving drives.

Benefits include: living stipend, housing stipend, optional healthcare coverage, relocation assistance, and an education award.

Through the Community Builder Program, the Great Start Breakfast Coordinator will assist with the Great Start Breakfast Program. The Coordinator will assist with the preparation, serving, and clean-up of breakfast to families affected by the removal of the free breakfast program at public schools. The Coordinator will also help with the preparation, packing, and handing out of sack lunches that are available for on-the-go. Other activities will include assisting with the recruitment and management of volunteers, and brainstorming ways to grow the program.

Through the Community Builder Program, the Mentorship Program Coordinator VISTA will assist with the Coffee Bar Mentorship Program. This program supports individuals that have recently come out of recovery from some type of addition or bad lifestyle, and is geared to helping them transition back into the work world. Activities will include assisting in the development of community partnerships, recruiting, managing, training, and scheduling volunteers, supporting the running of the coffee shop, and providing support for events and meetings that utilize the coffee bar space.

Benefits include: living stipend, housing stipend, optional healthcare coverage, relocation assistance, and an education award.

Through the Community Builder Program, the Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator VISTA will assist with development of Best Friend’s Mentoring Program community presence and long-term relationships with volunteers, donors, supporter, and community partnerships. Specific activities will include brainstorming new ways to generate volunteers and donors, assisting with volunteer and donor retention, conduct in-person visits to share program information, sharing information via telephone or email with interested parties, tabling at community events, creating social media posts, transitioning our website, and with the assistance of the executive director developing a diverse and inclusive marketing plan for volunteer and donor retention.

Benefits include: living stipend, housing stipend, optional healthcare coverage, relocation assistance, and an education award.

Through the Community Builder Program, the VISTA Leader will help enhance program success by supporting the recruitment and selection of members; assist with developing and conducting program activities to equip members with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in their individual roles; enhance project and member effectiveness by supporting members in their work and monitoring member activity; and support the development and implementation of the Community Builder Program Evaluation.

Benefits include: living stipend, housing stipend, optional healthcare coverage, relocation assistance, and an education award.

Through the Community Builder Program, the NDLFDA Communications Coordinator VISTA will work to connect local food advocates and organizations across the state. The Communications Coordinator is tasked with telling our story, promoting our mission, and bringing awareness of local food activities to partners, members, and the public. Major duties include: management of social media channels and website; creation of online content including photos, videos, and graphics; development and implementation of messaging and outreach campaigns; and coordination of ongoing meetings and events. Additional benefits provided: housing stipend, relocation guidance and welcome kit, laptop and technology assistance.

Benefits include: living stipend, housing stipend, optional healthcare coverage, relocation assistance, and an education award.