Nourish Iowa: VISTA Leader
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Public Health
The Nourish Iowa VISTA Leader role requires completion of at least one full 12‑month term of service in Ameri Corps or the Peace Corps. As a VISTA member, you will serve alongside a cohort of fellows working to build a more equitable food system throughout Iowa, engaging with thought leaders in food systems, and participating in local, statewide, and national coalitions.
You will also be eligible for free enrollment in Iowa State University’s Local Food Leader certification course.
- Enrich the service experience for members through active support, listening, and collaboration.
- Build community among a statewide cohort of VISTAs, often spanning up to 100 miles.
- Become an expert on federal and public‑benefit programs such as SNAP and workforce‑development best practices.
- Collaborate on members’ projects and become well‑versed in the entire portfolio of local food and hunger‑intervention programs.
- Lead recruitment and program‑development initiatives, establishing new talent pools and ensuring each cohort is filled with passionate applicants.
- Improve collaboration among host sites and VISTA members, develop new food‑access initiatives, and refine recruitment plans.
- Serve as the face of Nourish Iowa, engaging food‑system leaders through coalition efforts.
- Completed at least one full 12‑month term of service in Ameri Corps or the Peace Corps.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work well with diverse groups, demonstrating accountability and compassion.
- Experience or interest in recruiting, workforce development, and community outreach.
- Relocation Allowance
- Living Allowance
- Health Coverage*
- Childcare assistance if eligible
- Choice of Education Award or End‑of‑Service Stipend
- Education award upon successful completion of service
- Training
* For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit
TermsPermits working at another job during off hours, recommends car, permits attendance at school during off hours.
Service Areas- Elder Care
- Education
- Environment
- Homelessness
- Ex‑Offender Reentry
- Entrepreneur/Business
- Health
- Neighborhood Revitalization
- Community Outreach
- Disaster Relief
- Technology
- Tribal
- Community and Economic Development
- Public Health Ameri Corps
- Veterans
- Children/Youth
- Housing
- Hunger
- Veterans
- Medicine
- Disaster Services
- Leadership
- Business/Entrepreneur
- Recruitment
- Counseling
- Non‑Profit Management
- Trade/Construction
- Public Speaking
- Computers/Technology
- Writing/Editing
- Teaching/Tutoring
- General Skills
- Education
- First Aid
- Environment
- Architectural Planning
- Social Services
- Conflict Resolution
- Urban Planning
- Fund raising/Grant Writing
- Fine Arts/Crafts
- Communications
- Public Health
- Youth Development
- Team Work
- Law
- Community Organization
Program Type:
Ameri Corps VISTA Leader
Program:
Nourish Iowa – VISTA Leader
Program Start/End Date: 06/01/2026 – 05/31/2027
Work Schedule:
Full Time
Education Level: College graduate
Age Requirement:
Minimum 18, Maximum None
Program Locations: IOWA
Accepting Applications:
From 02/18/2026 To 06/19/2026
Sarah Steinmeyer
8106 Jennings Dr
Cedar Falls IA 50614
319‑273‑2626
sarah.steinmeyer
www.nourishiowa.org/
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