VHA - Thomas Jefferson Partnership Development VISTA

Company: AmeriCorps & Senior Corps
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 17, 2025

Job Description:

Virginia Housing Alliance's (VHA) AmeriCorps VISTA project is a statewide intermediary project with 18 Host Sites, that all work to either expand affordable housing opportunities and/or end homelessness throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. VHA's VISTA project aims to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and expansive economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons. This listing is to fill the Host Site opening at the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) in Charlottesville, VA.The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) seeks a dedicated AmeriCorps VISTA member to build the capacity of the Central Virginia Regional Housing Partnership (CVRHP). This position creates sustainable systems that combat poverty by removing barriers to affordable housing access. The VISTA will develop tools, resources, and frameworks that enable the organization to more effectively serve low-income populations long after the service term ends.The Central Virginia Regional Housing Partnership, established by TJPDC, coordinates regional efforts addressing housing needs, focusing on production, accessibility, cost, location, design, and stability. By building organizational capacity, establishing knowledge-sharing mechanisms, and creating sustainable funding frameworks, the VISTA will strengthen CVRHP's ability to implement housing solutions that move people out of poverty. The VISTA will create replicable systems for stakeholder engagement, data collection, resource development, and program evaluation that will continue to serve the community well beyond the service year.Member Duties:The VISTA member will enhance stakeholder engagement by designing communication toolkits and relationship management guides for CVRHP members. They will build knowledge infrastructure by developing resource libraries, learning platforms, and replicable housing data collection methods. To support organizational sustainability, they will create grant calendars, funding databases, event templates, and evaluation tools. In Local Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) grant administration, they will standardize fund distribution protocols and application review processes. Additionally, they will establish housing study infrastructure by designing data collection methodologies, stakeholder input frameworks, and communication templates to translate research into actionable strategies.Program Benefits:Living Allowance, Training, Relocation Allowance, Childcare assistance if eligible, Grocery stipend; conference sponsorship, Health Coverage*, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Education award upon successful completion of service.Terms:Car recommended, Permits attendance at school during off hours, Permits working at another job during off hours.Service Areas:Community and Economic Development, Housing, Homelessness, Community Outreach.Skills:Public Speaking, Fundraising, Team Player, Writing/Editing, Team Work, Non-Profit Management, Urban Planning, Social Services, Community Organization, Communications.
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Keywords: AmeriCorps & Senior Corps, Washington DC , VHA - Thomas Jefferson Partnership Development VISTA, Other , Richmond, DC