Habitat AmeriCorps Project Development

AmeriCorps; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Relocation Allowance

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Education Award

End of Service Stipend

Childcare Support

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA member to develop and implement new programs, shaping policies and building leadership to increase the number of families served. The position emphasizes community impact, resource leverage, and program development across OHIO locations.

The role runs for one year, with a full-time schedule, and requires some college education. Training and relocation allowances are offered, along with health coverage and living allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience with community programs or nonprofit work is a plus.
• Ability to develop program policies and procedures.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new programs to support Habitat AmeriCorps VISTA goals.
• Create or improve policies to strengthen service delivery and leadership.
• Develop strategies to leverage resources and expand families served.

Skills

Computers/Technology

Writing/Editing

Recruitment

Team Work

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Communications

General Skills

Public Speaking

Education

Some college

Job description

Habitat for Humanity's vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong, stable communities. Since our founding in 1976, Habitat for Humanity has helped more than 46 million people build or improve the place they call home. Last year, Habitat for Humanity helped more than 7.1 million people build or improve the place they call home. An additional 5 million people gained the potential to improve their housing conditions through our training and advocacy efforts. For one year, you can get paid to help build sustainable solutions in the community, gain valuable hands on experience and prepare for your future. With Habitat AmeriCorps, you can serve in your community or in several locations through the United States. Serve on an active build site or at a local Habitat office assisting homeowner families, volunteers and staff members. Help strengthen communities through a year of service with Habitat AmeriCorps.

Member Duties

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.

Program Benefits

• Training
• Relocation Allowance
• Health Coverage*
• Living Allowance
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• 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 , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas

Neighborhood Revitalization , Community Outreach , Housing .

Skills

Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Recruitment , Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications , General Skills , Public Speaking .

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Habitat AmeriCorps Project Development

Program Start/End Date

09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

OHIO Cleveland/ Akron

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 01/02/2025 To 02/11/2027

Contact

AmeriCorps Recruitment

322 W Lamar St

Americus GA 31709

404-420-6870

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