Camp Shield Development Associate VISTA

AmeriCorps; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Award

Living Allowance

Training

Health Coverage

Relocation Allowance

Childcare assistance

Job summary

Camp Shield is seeking a Development Associate VISTA to join AmeriCorps VISTA in Houston, TX. The role focuses on strengthening Camp Shield’s fundraising pipeline, expanding community partnerships, and advancing program development to support Women Veterans and their families.

The incumbent will work full-time from 2026 to 2027, engage in grant writing, outreach, and volunteer coordination, and help secure sustainable funding for housing and supportive services.

Qualifications

• Public speaking and outreach experience are valued.
• Ability to organize volunteers and events for diverse communities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Camp Shield’s development efforts and funding strategies.
• Help strengthen the grant pipeline and fundraising capacity.
• Promote a culture of philanthropy within Camp Shield.

Skills

Public Speaking

Leadership

Team Work

Community Organization

Communications

Veterans

Computers/Technology

Writing/Editing

Conflict Resolution

General Skills

Recruitment

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Business/Entrepreneur

Education

Some college

Job description

Camp Shield’s mission is collaborating to empower Women Veterans – emotionally, socially and physically – to ensure SHE thrives After Military Service. Our vision is to reduce the risk of Woman Veteran homelessness and suicide by providing a secure and comfortable healing environment for the Veteran and their children to heal and grow. To achieve this vision, Camp Shield provides a series of SHE THRIVES workshops, mastermind book clubs, peer-to-peer support groups, retreats, financial assistance and resource referral services. This will include a transitional housing program in the future.

Further help on this page can be found.

Member Duties

To continue ensuring that Women Veterans and their families receive the educational, social, and emotional support they need to foster strong peer/community connections and address susceptibility to suicide, poverty, and homelessness. The Development VISTA will build upon the foundation and relationships established in year 2 to further strengthen Camp Shield’s development efforts and secure sustainable funding. 3 Main Objectives of the role: Strengthen the Grant Pipeline for Sustainable Funding, Enhance Camp SHiEld’s Fundraising Capacity and Support a Culture of Philanthropy Within Camp SHiEld

Program Benefits

• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Living Allowance
• Training
• Health Coverage*
• Relocation Allowance
• Childcare assistance if eligible

For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .

Terms

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended.

Service Areas

Homelessness , Community Outreach , Veterans , Health , Children/Youth , Community and Economic Development , Housing , Hunger.

Skills

Public Speaking , Leadership , Team Work , Community Organization , Communications , Veterans , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Recruitment , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Business/Entrepreneur.

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Camp Shield Development Associate VISTA

Program Start/End Date

11/16/2026 - 11/15/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

TEXAS Houston/Galveston

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/24/2026 To 10/23/2026

Contact

Maggie Peterson

2929 McKinney St

Houston TX 77003

8326718401

[e-mail]

www.campshield.org