Capital IDEA Houston Marketing & Comms Teleservice VISTA

Capital IDEA Houston Marketing & Comms Teleservice VISTA

The mission of Houston’s Capital Investing in Development and Employment of Adults, Inc (Capital IDEA Houston, or CIH) is to invest in underemployed adults by funding educational pathways to attain thriving careers and financial self-sufficiency. Our vision is for our participants to achieve educational success and economic stability for themselves and their families. CIH empowers underemployed, low-wage adults by removing barriers to postsecondary education, credentialing, and living-wage careers. Many participants are single parents, first‑generation college students, and working adults balancing childcare, transportation, and financial instability. CIH addresses these challenges through comprehensive tuition assistance, wraparound support, and personalized coaching provided by Pathway Navigators. CIH has served more than 1,100 participants and placed over 675 graduates into careers with an average wage increase from $7.25 per hour at entry to more than $26 per hour post‑completion. CIH’s outcomes far exceed national benchmarks, with an 85% semester‑to‑semester persistence rate and a 54% graduation rate. In Houston, 14% of households live below the federal poverty line, and an additional 33% fall within the ALICE (Asset‑Limited, Income‑Constrained, Employed) threshold - working but unable to afford basic necessities and ineligible for public assistance (United Way, 2022). Families experiencing financial precarity struggle to afford childcare, transportation, food, and further education – critical supports that determine whether they can pursue higher‑wage employment.

Member Duties

The Marketing and Communications VISTA will develop social media and marketing materials for the organization to grow the reach of the organization to better underemployed adults, Research and develop marketing and communications strategy to increase the reach of Capital IDEA Houston.

Increase marketing and communications content to increase stakeholder engagement and grow the reach of Capital IDEA Houston.

Analyze communication and marketing strategies to strengthen outreach, and use data to tell the story of impact.

Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy.

Enhance website to create stronger stakeholder engagement through the use of blogs, podcasts, etc and make recommendations for increased brand awareness through a strong online presence.

Document marketing campaigns and develop design templates and toolkits for ongoing content creation (Canva, brand kits, etc.).

Program Benefits

Relocation Allowance

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Training

Education award upon successful completion of service

Health Coverage

Childcare assistance if eligible

Living Allowance

Terms

Permits working at another job during off hours

Permits attendance at school during off hours

Car recommended

Service Areas

Health

Children/Youth

Community and Economic Development

Community Outreach

Skills

Recruitment

Team Work

Leadership

Writing/Editing

Community Organization

General Skills

Public Speaking

Computers/Technology

Communications

Capital IDEA Houston Marketing & Comms Teleservice VISTA

Program Start/End Date
08/10/2026- 08/09/2027

Work Schedule
Full Time

Education Requirement
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum:18 Maximum:None

Program Locations
TEXA Houston/Galveston

Accepting Applications
From 06/25/2026 To 07/11/2026

Contact
Jessica Jones

Houston TX 77002

5122872028

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