Economic & Workforce Opportunity VISTA - Thea Bowman Center

The Thea Bowman Center is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering residents of Cleveland's Mt. Pleasant neighborhood through programs in community education, youth engagement, and health and wellness. We offer hot meals, emergency food, and are a full service food pantry. We provide educational support, digital literacy, and life skills programming to help community members build knowledge and confidence. Our youth engagement initiatives offer mentorship, leadership development, and enrichment activities that inspire growth, resilience, and civic participation. In health and wellness, we focus on promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being through accessible programs and resources that encourage healthy lifestyles.

Member Duties : The VISTA member will build Thea Bowman Center’s capacity to expand workforce development and economic stability programs. They will create and implement systems for participant intake, referral tracking, and data management, conducting community assessments to identify workforce needs and service gaps. They will also train staff and volunteers on new processes, strengthening partnerships, tracking outcomes, and developing tools to ensure programs are sustainable beyond their term. This role is ideal for someone interested in capacity-building, community engagement, and improving economic opportunities for working-age adults and families. Join our mission-driven team today! **Benefits include a monthly $200 housing stipend to supplement living costs.**

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , $200 housing stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance .

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

Service Areas :
Technology , Community and Economic Development , Hunger , Community Outreach , Health .

Skills :
Education , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Leadership , Computers/Technology , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Business/Entrepreneur , Recruitment .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Economic & Workforce Opportunity VISTA - Thea Bowman Center

Program Start/End Date

07/13/2026 - 07/12/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

OHIO Cleveland/ Akron

Accepting Applications

From 03/02/2026 To 07/10/2026

Contact

Lizzie Carmichael

11901 Oakfield Ave

Cleveland OH 44105

6142214336

[email protected]

Listing ID

78635