Community Development Coordinator - Urban Farm Church

The Community Development Coordinator at Urban Farm Church, AmeriCorps, will enhance volunteer programs and coordinate educational workshops in Columbus, OH. This role involves community outreach and relationship building to support sustainable agriculture and food security initiatives. Benefits include a housing stipend, health coverage, and a hybrid work schedule. The position aims to transform the North Linden community and includes collaboration with volunteers and staff.
The mission of the Urban Farm Church is to create a sustainable urban farm where people center the heart, mind, body, and spirit, and serve their neighbors. We work with community volunteers to develop green space, practice sustainable agriculture, and model the use of renewable energy through free workshops, volunteer opportunities, and regular community events. In 2025, the Urban Farm Church continued its work to strengthen food security as well as intercultural relationships in our community. In 2025, we grew and gave away more than 9,000 pounds of free, fresh, organic produce. Just over 8,500 of those pounds were given away on-site at our Farm Stand, increasing food security in an underserved area of Columbus. We have worked with over 400 volunteers and connected with people from a variety of backgrounds through our monthly food and justice workshops on topics from basic gardening to hydroponics. Workshop participants and volunteers learn about sustainable agriculture in order to grow their own food. Volunteers help with virtually all aspects of the farm, from planting to weeding to harvesting and giving food away. In 2025, we were named the City of Columbus' first pilot Climate Resilience Hub.

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Member Duties : The Urban Farm Church’s Community Development Coordinator will build our capacity to transform the North Linden community in Columbus, OH. The VISTA member will strengthen our volunteer program through recruitment, training, relationship-building, coordination, and appreciation. They will coordinate educational workshops, outreach services, and community events by planning and collaborating with staff on these projects. And, they will research training and partnership opportunities. Benefits include a monthly $200 housing stipend to supplement living costs.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Health Coverage* , Hybrid Schedule: Both Remote & In-Person , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance .



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Terms

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

Service Areas

Neighborhood Revitalization , Community Outreach , Hunger , Community and Economic Development , Education , Health , Public Safety .

Skills

Leadership , General Skills , Recruitment , Communications .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Community Development Coordinator - Urban Farm Church

Program Start/End Date

09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations OHIO

Accepting Applications

From 03/02/2026 To 08/10/2026

Contact Lizzie Carmichael

3901 Maize Rd

Columbus OH 43224

16142214336

lcarmichael@ohiofoodbanks.org

Listing ID 121933