The VISTA member will build the systems that power a growing local food economy. Key activities include researching and preparing grants, developing donor and fund development strategies, strengthening volunteer recruitment and management systems, and designing community outreach plans for staff to expand participation in our Public Market and Food Hub initiatives. The member will help formalize partnerships with farmers, regional agencies, and community organizations to increase economic opportunity and healthy food access. This is a capacity-building role focused on creating sustainable frameworks, tools, and strategies that will continue beyond the service year, ideal for a motivated self-starter interested in food systems, nonprofit leadership, and community development.