Eco3.26 Duluth LISC Community Development VISTA

Not found for 'AmeriCorps; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education Award/End of Service Stipend

Housing

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Training

Job summary

LISC Duluth seeks a dedicated AmeriCorps VISTA to support community development initiatives in low-income Duluth neighborhoods. The role focuses on strengthening affordable housing, small business growth, and capacity building for local organizations.

You will align programs with strategic plans, develop training pipelines for entrepreneurs, and create housing development curricula, contributing to long-term neighborhood prosperity and resident opportunity.

Qualifications

• College graduate required.
• Experience in community development or non-profit sector preferred.
• Strong collaboration and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Align current programs with the organization's strategic plan.
• Build a training pipeline for local entrepreneurs.
• Create curriculum for housing development professionals.

Skills

Business/Entrepreneur

Community Organization

Leadership

Recruitment

Teaching/Tutoring

Writing/Editing

General Skills

Non-Profit Management

Team Work

Education

College graduate

Job description

LISC Duluth works alongside neighborhood organizations, residents, government, philanthropy, and the private sector to advance community-driven solutions that create stronger neighborhoods and expand opportunity. LISC Duluth also works to convene partners, strengthen local capacity, and help align public and private investment around shared community priorities. Through these efforts, LISC supports the development and preservation of affordable housing, community facilities, commercial corridors, small businesses, workforce opportunities, and other investments that help neighborhoods grow stronger today while building long-term prosperity. The Eco3 VISTA Corps focuses on addressing poverty by addressing food access and systems, government policy, community development, education, health and wellness, creative placemaking, energy security, and more. Eco3 VISTA members work with organizations that are deeply embedded in the community to help develop solutions to community challenges through leveraging resources, building partnerships, expanding reach, and improving organizational efficiency.

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Member Duties :

Duluth LISC works to strengthen affordable housing, small business growth, and community development in low-income neighborhoods. The volunteer will build Duluth LISC's capacity to carry out its community development work by aligning current programs with the organization's strategic plan, building a training pipeline for local entrepreneurs, and creating curriculum for housing development professionals. This role will expand the organization's ability to serve small business owners and housing practitioners who support economic stability for low-income residents.

Program Benefits :

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

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

Terms

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

Service Areas

• Community and Economic Development
• Community Outreach
• Entrepreneur/Business
• Housing
• Neighborhood Revitalization

Skills

• Business/Entrepreneur
• Community Organization
• Leadership
• Recruitment
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Writing/Editing
• General Skills
• Non-Profit Management
• Team Work

Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Eco3.26 Duluth LISC Community Development VISTA

Program Start/End Date

11/16/2026 - 11/15/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

MINNESOTA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 07/28/2026 To 10/15/2026

Contact

Reese Van Houten

2014 W 3rd St

Duluth MN 55806

218-302-5340

[e-mail]

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