Nourish Iowa: Communications And Development Vista

Nourish Iowa: Communications and Development VISTA

We Arose Co-op is a local food cooperative dedicated to elevating urban farming cooperation by building community and increasing access to healthy food options through education and outreach. We work with local farmers, social enterprises, and community members to operate a series of educational outreach programs.

The primary program, Greens to Go, is a local food outreach program focused on increasing access to affordable, locally grown fruits and vegetables in historically underserved Waterloo neighborhoods through outreach efforts consisting of mobile produce stands, home deliveries, and farmers' markets. You will assist in building capacity of the co-op by establishing and strengthening outreach channels and securing resources to sustain our urban farming, community engagement, and outreach operations. As a Nourish Iowa VISTA member, you will serve among a statewide cohort, and will have frequent opportunities to share knowledge within this community through cohort-wide meetings & site visits.

In addition to all standard VISTA benefits, you will engage regularly with leaders in local food via the Cedar Valley Regional Food & Farm Network & Regional Food Systems Working Group, in addition to being invited to professional development opportunities coordinated by a VISTA Leader in your cohort. Nourish Iowa members are also eligible for free enrollment in Iowa State University's Local Food Leader certification course. You should work well alongside diverse groups of people with accountability & compassion; be eager to establish & maintain positive working relationships; & have an equity centered mindset, excellent communication, & interpersonal & organizational skills. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : As a Communications and Fund development VISTA with We Arose Co-op, you will build capacity by designing outreach and fund development plans for programs, services, and events. You will contribute to the implementation of these plans through the use of software programs, standard operating procedures, and schedules.

You will become an expert on the organization's history and the landscape of local food and urban agriculture activities in the Cedar Valley while fostering support from the community and new collaborations among existing producers. You will also become well-versed in nonprofit finance and fundraising by becoming familiar with WAC's existing funding and revenue streams, identifying gaps and developing strategies to close them. Finally, you will Implement communication plans to strengthen support and awareness of the co-op among program participants, funders, and volunteers. Throughout your term, you will evaluate past and ongoing communication and funding efforts.

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

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

Environment , Entrepreneur/Business , Education , Community and Economic Development , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community Outreach , Hunger , Health , Technology .

Skills :

Public Health , Business/Entrepreneur , Conflict Resolution , Youth Development , Recruitment , Leadership , Teaching/Tutoring , Team Work , Non-Profit Management , Writing/Editing , Law , Social Services , Education , Environment , General Skills , Public Speaking , Urban Planning , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications .