VISTA Program Development Specialist

The mission of Heart Ministry Center (Center) is to provide food, healthcare, and a way forward to the people severely affected by poverty in the Omaha metro area. The Center's immediate service area represents high crime rates, substance abuse, gang involvement, domestic violence, food insecurity, homelessness and low academic attainment. The Center offers a "choice" Food Distribution program, Monen Healthcare Clinic, Case Management, Fresh Start job training, and three social enterprises (laundromat, flower shop and screen printing) 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 will be assigned projects that will allow the Center to increase progam deliverables and program participation

Member Duties : The VISTA 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 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 Member will make recommendations for program changes or merges to strengthen interconnected divisions, staff, volunteers and clients

Program Benefits : access to Center programs, free parking , Living Allowance , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* .

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

Entrepreneur/Business , Homelessness , Health , Neighborhood Revitalization , Elder Care , Community Outreach , Ex-Offender Reentry .

Skills :

Leadership , Community Organization , Social Services , Computers/Technology , Non-Profit Management , human compassion and empathy , Team Work , Business/Entrepreneur , General Skills , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Writing/Editing .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

VISTA Program Development Specialist

Program Start/End Date

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

NEBRASKA

Languages

Arabic

Accepting Applications

From 08/24/2026 To 11/30/2026

Contact

Linda Alsharif

2222 Binney St

Omaha NE 68110

402-451-2321

[email protected]

www.heartministrycener.org

Listing ID

130647