Regional Food System VISTA

The Regional Food System VISTA position at AmeriCorps in North Dakota aims to enhance local food systems and address food insecurity. Responsibilities include building volunteer capacity, supporting grant writing, and community outreach. The role is full-time and requires a high school diploma or GED. Benefits include relocation allowance, living allowance, education award, and health coverage. Applications are accepted from April 11, 2025, to April 11, 2026.

Through the Community Builder Program, the Regional Food System VISTA will help build regional capacity communities impacted by food insecurity, strengthen local food systems, and increase equitable access to food resources for North Dakotans experiencing food insecurity. These efforts are on the local level to include volunteer capacity support, grant writing efforts, community outreach/education, communications, and community collaboration.

Member Duties : The Regional Food System VISTA will serve through the Community Builder Program to support communities impacted by food insecurity. This role focuses on strengthening local food systems and increasing equitable access to food resources across north-central North Dakota. The VISTA will work at the local level to build volunteer capacity, support grant writing efforts, and assist with community outreach and education. Additional responsibilities include developing communication strategies and fostering collaboration among community partners to create sustainable solutions that address food insecurity.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Training , Grocery/Rent Assistance , Stipend .

Terms

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

Service Areas

Hunger , Community Outreach , Health , Community and Economic Development , Education .

Skills

Public Speaking , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills , Youth Development , Environment , Team Work .

SUMMARY

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Regional Food System VISTA

Program Start/End Date

05/01/2025 - 05/01/2026

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

NORTH DAKOTA

Accepting Applications

From 04/11/2025 To 04/11/2026

Contact

Victoria Nicholson

18 2nd St SE Suite 2

Minot ND 58703

7017127304

victoria@sourisbasin.org

https://www.sourisbasin.org/opportunity-listings

Listing ID

126308