Native American Workforce Development VISTA

Join the Oregon Health Authority AmeriCorps VISTA team at Elderberry Wisdom Farm, a Native American nonprofit in Salem, Oregon to improve economic stability and health outcomes for low-income individuals.

The AmeriCorps member will improve economic stability and health outcomes for Native Americans and other low-income individuals through 2 major objectives: 1) implement quality improvement initiatives to the Elderberry Wisdom Farm workforce development program and 2) strengthen community partnerships, outreach systems, and sustainable funding strategies that will enhance long-term sustainability.

This project improves services that support individuals as they learn to develop sustainable microenterprise projects as a pathway toward economic empowerment, improved health outcomes, and more resilient Native American communities.

Members serve Oregonians through indirect service and capacity building. While programs developed endure for years, there is limited direct interaction with community members.

Ideal candidate is independent, motivated and passionate about community health, food sovereignty, poverty alleviation, and culturally grounded social and economic development initiatives.