AFS OH Norwayne School Coordinator VISTA

AmeriCorps; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Childcare assistance

Education award

Living allowance

Health coverage

Training

Relocation allowance

Job summary

AmeriCorps VISTA seeks a dedicated member to expand OHuddle mentorship programs in the Norwayne district. You’ll build environmental education resources and leverage 1:1 asset-based mentorship to support students in poverty and trauma, coordinating with schools, volunteers, and partners.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, data management, and communication while engaging in program development and training opportunities in a team setting.

Qualifications

• VISTA will develop environmental education and sustainability resources for expanded mentorship programming.
• The role aims to improve education around prevention and enhance student outcomes.
• Candidate should help recruit mentors and ensure good matches with students referred by schools.

Responsibilities

• Develop environmental education and sustainability resources for Norwayne Local School District.
• Assess and develop tools for volunteer/mentor recruitment to ensure best matches for students.
• Support program development and collaboration with school partners and community leaders.

Skills

Youth Development

Education

Community Organization

Recruitment

Education

Some college

Job description

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. 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 for OHuddle mentorship programming in Norwayne 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 a 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 OHuddle VISTA will receive extensive training related to the 40 Developmental Assets (research-based precepts to improve student outcomes), Poverty, and Trauma. We look forward to your participation in our regular self-care programs, including motivational talks, yoga, massage, or medication sessions, and cooking /art therapy used to reduce the secondary stress of our volunteer mentors. Find out more at www.ohuddle.org

Member Duties

The VISTA will develop environmental education and sustainability resources for expanded mentorship programming in Norwayne Local School District 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 to alleviate barriers of trauma and poverty.

Program Benefits

• Stipend
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Living Allowance
• Health Coverage*
• Training
• Relocation Allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/

Terms

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

Service Areas

• Education
• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth

Skills

• Youth Development
• Education
• Community Organization
• Recruitment

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

AFS OH Norwayne School Coordinator VISTA

Program Start/End Date

09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

OHIO Cleveland/ Akron

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/08/2026 To 10/31/2026

Contact

Sara Reith

969 1/2 Blachleyville Rd

Wooster OH 44691

330-969-2021

[e-mail]

ohuddle.org