Homes on the Hill CDC

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Job description

Homes on the Hill CDC The HOTH AmeriCorps VISTA project will allow our VISTA member to gain experience in grassroots marketing, volunteer engagement, urban gardening, fundraising and event planning, and affordable housing development. The HOTH VISTA member will help our agency to improve our marketing, volunteer engagement, and program improvement tools in conjunction with events and activities related to our 32nd anniversary. Our VISTA member will also help increase access to fresh and healthy foods to low-income individuals in our Hilltop neighborhood by increasing the capacity of the Belvidere Healthy Living Garden. This garden is in the heart of our low-income neighborhood and provides the perfect location to reach community residents where they live. Finally, our VISTA member will help us to improve and expand our education and outreach to first time homebuyers through our new CredEvolv program, and to families facing homelessness through our new Housing Stability Program. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : Homes on the Hill is a small nonprofit with 30+ years of experience. We are searching for a VISTA to help with community outreach and marketing, resource development, and program development. The VISTA will become an advocate for Homes on the Hill at community meetings (hybrid) and will educate neighbors about our programs and free supportive services. The VISTA will assist on projects that provide affordable housing, education, food access, financial capabilities, and homelessness prevention. The VISTA's main duties will include: community outreach, community organizing, volunteer recruitment, research, and grant writing. The VISTA will have a unique opportunity to establish and build relationships with government agencies, nonprofits, community stakeholders, investors, and researchers. The VISTA will have freedom to use their creativity. After a successful service, our past VISTAs have been hired on or have found a job with community partners they met during their term. Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible . Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Housing . Skills : Law , Community Organization , Teaching/Tutoring , Public Speaking , Communications , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Business/Entrepreneur , Leadership , General Skills , Recruitment , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Counseling , Fine Arts/Crafts , Education , Trade/Construction .

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