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At WesleyLife, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a life of continued growth, experience, and meaning — and to pursue joy, regardless of physical, social, or economic circumstances. That applies to the people we serve — and the people who do the serving!

We want your job with WesleyLife to help you wake up each day with optimism, to reinforce to you that your potential is limitless, and to illustrate that joyful work is a part of a joyous life. You are a vital life-changer with an insistence on a purposeful life, and you deserve to choose a job that fits the way you’re committed to living your life.

At WesleyLife, we’re looking for candidates who are looking for more . If you insist on joy in your day-to-day work life, consider one of our roles. From clinical positions to hospitality roles to administrative positions, we offer all our team members the opportunity to create joy for themselves as well as the people whose lives they touch.

WesleyLife is building a vertical hydroponic farm adjacent to Drake University as a part of our new Meals on Wheels campus. This farm will produce 20,000 pounds of fresh greens, with much of the day-to-day operations conducted by volunteers. These greens will be used for a variety of purposes including being served in our home delivered meals, at congregate meal sites, and at our Communities for Healthy Living. Our goal is to provide fresh and nutritious food to folks who are unable to access or afford it. The VISTA member will build capacity for the farm by developing a sustainable volunteer program to support day-to-day operations. The VISTA will serve as a part of Volunteer Iowa's program. Volunteer Iowa is a state agency whose mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. VISTA members with our program have the benefit of a statewide support network of staff, Commissioners, National Service Programs, fellow AmeriCorps members and a VISTA Leader. Members receive ongoing training, support, networking and professional development opportunities through Volunteer Iowa.

Member Duties : We are looking for someone who loves organizing and building community service opportunities to support fresh and local food systems. This VISTA member will work closely with our Head Grower and Volunteer Coordinator to build a sustainable volunteer program for our hydroponic farm through the following efforts: Build human infrastructure through volunteer recruitment and management; Supervise and train volunteers; Develop training procedures (Training videos/guides, in-person training, etc); Support/facilitate community partnerships; and Engage community through outreach efforts.

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

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .

WesleyLife has been certified as one of 2023's Great Places to Work! (https://www.wesleylife.org/blog/wesleylife-honored-as-great-place-to-work)

With a legacy spanning 76 years, WesleyLife has established an esteemed reputation for excellence, recognized across the Midwest as transforming the aging experience. Committed to health and well-being, WesleyLife's networks offer a comprehensive range of services, encompassing brick and mortar Communities for Healthy Living alongside home health, hospice, personal services, adult day programs, transportation, and home-delivered meals.

As recipients of the 'Great Places to Work' certification for the sixth consecutive year in 2023, we take immense pride in our vibrant and positive workplace culture. We actively foster growth and development, dedicated to nurturing your professional journey.

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Only qualified candidates will be contacted to move to the next step of the hiring process. Unfortunately, WesleyLife will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

WesleyLife believes in the value of diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Because of our commitment to your health and well-being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment, and drug screen.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School or better

Experience

Required

• Professional demeanor

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to communicate with diverse populations one-on-one or in a small/large group setting

Preferred

• Knowledgeable and passionate about the needs and health concerns of older adults

• Able to learn on the job and willing to take on new challenges when presented

• Well organized with attention to detail and ability to carry out tasks independently

• Experience using email and Microsoft Office