AmeriCorps Project Development VISTA
For one year, get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands on experience and prepare for your future. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset. AmeriCorps VISTA members are Volunteers in Service to America who perform indirect service to build capacity and sustainability solutions.
Habitat for Humanity has multiple Project Development VISTA positions available across the United States. Click apply to see all the locations where we are hiring.
What will you do?
The project development VISTA member develops and implements new programs, creates or improves policies or procedures, and develops strategies to build leadership and leverage resources that increase the number of families served through the Habitat mission. This could look like developing plans to engage veterans at the community level, designing a home preservation program or laying the foundation for a neighborhood revitalization program.
- Develop sustainable systems or programs that will address the needs of the local Habitat.
- Develop systems to accurately track and record project related data and results, focused on ensuring sustainability and communicating results to stakeholders.
- Develop documentation processes, materials and procedures for coalition activities.
Benefits of AmeriCorps service
- Annual living allowance range from $15,000 to $30,000, determined by the service location; most locations are on the lower end of this range.
- Segal Education Award of $6,495, upon successful completion of service.
- Health benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
- Ten personal and 10 medical leave days.
- Possible forbearance or deferment of qualified student loans.
- Child care benefits, if you qualify.
- Noncompetitive eligibility status for federal employment for one year after successful completion of service.
- Relocation travel assistance for members relocating more than 50 miles to serve.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of, and willingness to promote, the mission and activities of Habitat for Humanity International and AmeriCorps.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong research skills.
- Detail oriented and highly organized.
- Experience working as a member of a team.
- Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
- Current valid driver’s license, a clean driving record and reliable transportation.
Contact
Megan Young
Email Address: myoung@habitat.org
Phone Number: (404) 420-6870