AFS OH Off Site Site Coordiinator VISTA

AmeriCorps; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education award or End of Service Stip

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Stipend

Job summary

AmeriCorps VISTA in Wooster, OH is seeking a dedicated member to develop environmental education and sustainability resources for expanded mentorship programs in off-site schools. The role focuses on improving youth outcomes through 1:1 mentorship andAsset-based approaches, working closely with schools and community partners.

Ideal candidates will be skilled in creative problem solving, data management, and research application, with strong time management and communication abilities; training

Qualifications

• Volunteer coordination and youth program experience preferred.
• Experience with data management and program development helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop environmental education and sustainability resources for expanded mentorship programming in Off Site Schools.
• Assess and develop tools for volunteer/mentor recruitment to pair students with mentors.
• Support program areas in partnership with schools and community stakeholders.

Skills

Community Organization

Education

Recruitment

Youth Development

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. 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 for OHuddle 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 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 outcome), 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.

Member Duties :

The VISTA will develop environmental education and sustainability resources for expanded mentorship programming in Off Site Schools 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 :

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

• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .

Terms

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

Service Areas

• Children/Youth
• Education.

Skills

• Community Organization
• Education
• Recruitment
• Youth Development.

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Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

AFS OH Off Site Site Coordiinator VISTA

Program Start/End Date

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

OHIO Cleveland/ Akron

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 09/11/2026 To 11/15/2026

Contact

Sara Reith
969 1/2 Blachleyville Rd
Wooster OH 44691
3309692021
[e-mail]
ohuddle.org

Listing ID

130938