VCDC Program Development & Communications VISTA

Virginia Housing Alliance’s (VHA) AmeriCorps VISTA project is a statewide intermediary project with 18 Host Sites that work to expand affordable housing opportunities and end homelessness throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. The 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.

VCDC Community Lenders is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) based in Richmond that provides flexible, low-cost loans and technical assistance to developers creating and preserving affordable housing across Virginia. We are seeking a VISTA member to help strengthen systems for storytelling, borrower engagement, fundraising, and coalition coordination. By building tools for impact tracking, outreach, and statewide collaboration, the VISTA will enhance operational efficiency and increase access to capital for affordable housing projects.

Member Duties
The VISTA will strengthen systems that support affordable housing lending across Virginia by enhancing storytelling, coordination, and strategic growth for VCDC-Community Lenders (CL) and the Virginia Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Coalition. Responsibilities include:

Collect borrower impact stories and build structured data and asset management systems.

Assistance with loan reporting and conduct needs assessments to identify underserved regions for CDFI investment.

Coordinate coalition events, develop newsletters and outreach materials, and organize partner and government engagement.

Research national CDFI best practices to inform strategies.

Create sustainable systems for communication, partnership, and data collection to expand access to affordable housing capital statewide.

Program Benefits

Housing stipend

Health coverage*

Relocation allowance

Living allowance

Choice of education award or end of service stipend

Education award upon successful completion of service

Childcare assistance if eligible

Training

Terms
Permits attendance at school during off hours; car recommended; permits working at another job during off hours.

Service Areas

Housing

Community outreach

Homelessness

Community and economic development

Skills

Communications

Community organization

Program Details
Program Type : AmeriCorps VISTA
Program : VCDC Program Development & Communications VISTA
Program Start/End Date : 08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027
Work Schedule : Full time
Education Level : Associate’s degree (AA)
Age Requirement : Minimum 18, No maximum
Program Locations : Virginia
Languages : English
Accepting Applications : From 07/01/2026 To 07/17/2026

Contact
Hannah Moore

2800 Patterson Ave

Richmond, VA 23221

910-258-2420

hmoore@vahousingalliance.org

www.vahousingalliance.org

Listing ID: 130094

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