Community Development Coordinator - Urban Farm Church

The Community Development Coordinator at Urban Farm Church, AmeriCorps, in Columbus, OH, will enhance community engagement by mobilizing volunteers, coordinating workshops, and securing resources. This role focuses on sustainable urban farming and food security initiatives. The position offers a hybrid schedule, allowing both remote and in-person work. Benefits include a housing stipend and health coverage, with a commitment from June 2025 to June 2026.
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 resources through free workshops, volunteer opportunities, and regular community events. In 2024, the Urban Farm Church continued its work to strengthen food security as well as intercultural relationships in our community. In 2024, we grew and gave away more than 7,500 pounds of free, fresh, organic produce. Just over 6,000 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 200 volunteers and connected with people from a variety of backgrounds through our monthly food and justice workshops on topics from basic gardening to canning. 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 2024, we hosted 10 volunteer events on the farm, plus worked with multiple outside volunteer groups.

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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, Ohio. Join us in our efforts to create a sustainable urban farm where our community can center the heart, mind, body, and spirit while serving its neighbors. In this role, you will mobilize, train, and engage volunteers, building meaningful relationships as we advance our mission. Coordinating educational workshops, outreach services, and community events, you will bring valuable resources to our community. Finally, you will play a key role in researching grant and partnership opportunities, securing necessary support for our programs. Become part of our team today! Benefits include a monthly $200 housing stipend to supplement living costs.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Hybrid Schedule: Both Remote & In-Person , Relocation Allowance .
• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .

Terms

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

Service Areas

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

Skills

Recruitment , Leadership , Communications , General Skills .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Community Development Coordinator - Urban Farm Church

Program Start/End Date

06/02/2025 - 06/01/2026

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations OHIO

Accepting Applications

From 02/28/2025 To 07/11/2025

Contact Carrie Dennis

3901 Maize Rd

Columbus OH 43224

16142214336

cdennis@ohiofoodbanks.org

Listing ID 121933