Member Duties : The Community Engagement Specialist VISTA will strengthen RT RVA’s organizational capacity by expanding community outreach, volunteer engagement, and partnership systems that support safe and healthy housing. The VISTA member will help expand community referral networks, develop volunteer engagement strategies, and strengthen collaboration with businesses and community organizations. The VISTA will assist staff in developing tools that improve volunteer recruitment, training, and communication while also supporting storytelling efforts that highlight homeowner, volunteer, and community partner experiences. The member will help strengthen data tracking systems, develop outreach resources, and improve how RT RVA communicates its impact to partners and stakeholders.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Training , $300 Housing Stipend; Grocery Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Housing , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Non-Profit Management , Disaster Services , Recruitment , Communications , Urban Planning , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , General Skills , Architectural Planning , Leadership , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Conflict Resolution , Community Organization , Social Services .
