CJFS Communications VISTA

AmeriCorps; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Health Coverage

Stipend

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

AmeriCorps in Cleveland, OH is looking for a Communications VISTA to enhance service delivery to low-income residents. As part of CJFS, you will improve internal and external communications, develop marketing content, and work collaboratively with a dedicated team.

The position requires strong writing and communication skills and offers comprehensive benefits including training and health coverage. Applications are accepted from January 20, 2026, to January 20, 2027.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Good communication skills required.
• Familiarity with digital design tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal and external communications in collaboration with team.
• Create marketing content to increase access to public benefits.
• Network and develop relationships with CJFS staff.

Skills

Writing/Editing

Communications

Digital Design (Adobe, Canva)

Public Speaking

Team Work

Education

Some college

Tools

Computers/Technology

Job description

Cuyahoga Job and Family Services (CJFS) connects residents with public benefits and work supports to help individuals and families on their journey to self-sufficiency. CJFS is tasked with determining eligibility and case management of five core benefit programs and workforce initiatives: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Ohio Works First (OWF), Medicaid, Child care assistance, and Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC). As a Communications VISTA with the Office of Community Engagement, you will collaborate with communications staff to improve internal and external communications to enhance delivery of services to low‑income individuals and families.

Member Duties

• Develop internal and external communications in collaboration with CJFS communications staff and other VISTAs.
• Develop reports for strategic planning based on analysis of staff input engagement with content.
• Develop a strategy and process for agency forms to be maintained and regularly revised.
• Learn about the public benefit system and workforce initiatives in Ohio, particularly how they are carried out in Cuyahoga County.
• Network and develop relationships with CJFS staff and administrators.
• Create marketing content that is behavior‑based and engaging to the diverse populations within Cuyahoga County to increase access and knowledge of public benefits.

Program Benefits

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

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

Terms

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

Service Areas

• Community and Economic Development
• Technology
• Education
• Homelessness
• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth
• Hunger
• Health

Skills

• Writing/Editing
• General Skills
• Communications
• Digital Design (Adobe, Canva)
• Computers/Technology
• Public Speaking
• Team Work

Program Details

Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Program: CJFS Communications VISTA

Program Start/End Date: 03/07/2026 - 03/06/2027

Work Schedule: Full Time

Education level: Some college

Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations: OHIO Cleveland/ Akron

Languages: English

Accepting Applications: From 01/20/2026 To 01/20/2027

Contact

Tina Coleman

4261 Fulton Pkwy

Cleveland OH 44144

216-987-1801

[e-mail]

https://hhs.cuyahogacounty.us/

Listing ID: 118007