Americorps VISTA Member

The mission of Heart Ministry Center is to provide food, healthcare, and a way forward to the people severely affected by poverty in the Omaha metro area. The Center offers a Choice Food Distribution program, Monen Healthcare Clinic, Case Management, Fresh Start Job Training, and three social enterprises (Fresh Start Laundromat, Fresh Floral and Brave Heart Gear). The VISTA member will assist the Center in providing crucial capacity building support by working in the areas of research, program development and streamlining of current services. The VISTA member will be assigned projects that will allow the Center to increase program deliverables and program participation.

The VISTA member will be streaming repetitive models and reducing duplication though analytical support and program assessment. This will provide the member an opportunity for hands on experience and engagement in serving the growing need for services within the neighborhood and community. The VISTA member will interact with community members and community leaders collecting data for research and grant projects. This information will be key in supporting leadership in accessing programs and services. The VISTA member will make recommendations for program changes or merges to strengthen interconnected divisions, staff, volunteers and clients.

Apply online through AmeriCorps.