VISTA Leader: Capacity Building & Community Engagement

Not found for 'AmeriCorps; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Housing

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Stipend

Training

AmeriCorps healthcare benefits details

Job summary

The National Coalition for the Homeless seeks a VISTA Leader for Capacity Building & Community Engagement in Washington, D.C. to guide and support our VISTA team in connecting local networks to national policy actions.

You will coordinate and mentor VISTA members as they expand the Bring America Home NOW Initiative, ensuring they have the leadership, resources, and project management support needed to effectively address homelessness and poverty at 5 NCH field offices.

Qualifications

• AmeriCorps/Peace Corps Alum: Required. Must have successfully completed at least one full term of full‑time service with AmeriCorps VISTA, State/National, or Peace Corps.
• Leader & Communicator: Proven skills in team coordination, project management, and relationship building.
• Digital & Content Strategy: Experience with design tools (Canva/Adobe) and managing professional social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, X) to guide member outputs.
• Strong Writer: Capable of writing and editing clear, impactful communications for officials and community members.
• Equity‑Driven: Deeply committed to housing justice; personal lived experience with housing instability is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Support, mentor, and coordinate NCH VISTA members. Guide them through project milestones, professional development, and navigating their service year.
• Resource Coordination: Oversee the team’s creation of Action Toolkits and digital hubs. Help members translate complex housing policies into accessible public flyers and guides.
• Strategic Outreach & Research: Assist the team in tracking municipal housing trends and producing policy briefs. Coordinate member outreach to shelters, food banks, and leaders with lived experience.
• Capacity Tracking: Help members monitor toolkit usage, webinar performance, and community engagement metrics to evaluate and scale campaign impact.

Skills

Team Leadership

Public Speaking

Communications

Content Strategy

Writing

Recruitment

Teaching/Tutoring

Leadership

Tools

Canva/Adobe

Job description

The National Coalition for the Homeless seeks a VISTA Leader for Capacity Building & Community Engagement in Washington, D.C. to guide and support our VISTA team in connecting local networks to national policy actions.

You will coordinate and mentor VISTA members as they expand the Bring America Home NOW Initiative, ensuring they have the leadership, resources, and project management support needed to effectively address homelessness and poverty at 5 NCH field offices.