VHA - Charlottesville Economic Opportunity Specialist VISTA
AmeriCorps, Richmond, VA, United States
AmeriCorps VISTA project is a statewide intermediary project with 18 Host Sites, all working to expand affordable housing opportunities and end homelessness throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. VHA’s VISTA project aims to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and expansive economic opportunities for low‑ and moderate‑income persons. This listing fills a Host Site opening at the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA) in Charlottesville, VA.
Member Duties
Collaborate with staff to evaluate current practices in the Eviction Diversion Program and create comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for service coordination between Resident Services and Property Management.
Develop SOPs covering data management, resource compilation, staff training, and internal/external communication policies.
Research and assist in establishing a new nonprofit branch of CRHA, including drafting initial materials, establishing a donor database, and supporting the set‑up of a 501(c)(3).
Build on previous VISTA work around data collection, analysis, reporting templates, and auditing internal materials for clarity.
Design and conduct training for staff on new systems, policies, and procedures.
Program Benefits
Childcare assistance (if eligible)
Relocation allowance
Teleservice
Education award upon successful completion of service
Training
Choice of education award or end‑of‑service stipend
Health coverage*
Living allowance
Stipend
Job Details
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program:
VHA – Charlottesville Economic Opportunity Specialist VISTA
Start / End Date:
08/10/2026 – 08/09/2027
Work Schedule:
Full time
Education Level:
Associate’s degree (AA)
Location:
Virginia, Charlottesville
Languages:
English
Qualifications
Minimum 18 years of age. Skills and areas of expertise include: urban planning, social services, nonprofit management, community organization, writing/editing, communications, general skills, and fundraising/grant writing.
Contact: Hannah Moore (930‑582‑420) hmoore@vahousingalliance.org
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Member Duties
Collaborate with staff to evaluate current practices in the Eviction Diversion Program and create comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for service coordination between Resident Services and Property Management.
Develop SOPs covering data management, resource compilation, staff training, and internal/external communication policies.
Research and assist in establishing a new nonprofit branch of CRHA, including drafting initial materials, establishing a donor database, and supporting the set‑up of a 501(c)(3).
Build on previous VISTA work around data collection, analysis, reporting templates, and auditing internal materials for clarity.
Design and conduct training for staff on new systems, policies, and procedures.
Program Benefits
Childcare assistance (if eligible)
Relocation allowance
Teleservice
Education award upon successful completion of service
Training
Choice of education award or end‑of‑service stipend
Health coverage*
Living allowance
Stipend
Job Details
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program:
VHA – Charlottesville Economic Opportunity Specialist VISTA
Start / End Date:
08/10/2026 – 08/09/2027
Work Schedule:
Full time
Education Level:
Associate’s degree (AA)
Location:
Virginia, Charlottesville
Languages:
English
Qualifications
Minimum 18 years of age. Skills and areas of expertise include: urban planning, social services, nonprofit management, community organization, writing/editing, communications, general skills, and fundraising/grant writing.
Contact: Hannah Moore (930‑582‑420) hmoore@vahousingalliance.org
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