POSTION DESCRIPTION
This is a full-time (30 hours/week) 1-year national service position, serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA Member with Habitat for Humanity. As the Community Development AmeriCorps VISTA member, you will strengthen Habitat Wausau's presence in the community and support for their work. By building stronger partnerships and developing a more supportive framework for Habitat partner families, Habitat Wausau will sustainably increase their ability to build and repair more homes. This position focuses on Partner Family Support, Partnership Development, and Events . For a more detailed job/project description visit: https://www.habitatwisconsin.org/wausau-vista
PARTNER FAMILY SUPPORT
- Review the existing partner family experience, gathering input from all stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, and partner families, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
- Research best practices for supporting partner families throughout the homeowner process (from pre-application to closing). Research best practices for supporting homeowners through the home repair process.
- With staff and family services committee, develop a new partner family support plan. This may include a calendar, information handouts, identifying additional educational opportunities, etc. Create metrics for success and a method of evaluation.
EVENTS
- Plan events to promote Habitat in the community and increase support for Habitat's programs. (Depending on the timing of the member’s service year and skillset, events may differ – for example, more focus on community outreach and less on fundraising.)
PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
- Continue development and refinement of a partnership program to ensure build sponsors have a positive experience, paving the way for continued support of Habitat's home builds.
- Improve volunteer group experience onsite, including coordination of onsite check-In, site safety orientations, breaks and lunch, project coordination, team photos, social media posts and PPE/tool check in and check out.
- Follow up with build partners with thank you communication sharing the impact of their day including photos along with a survey for feedback. Ensure all required recognition for groups has been completed.
ABOUT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope--envisioning a world where everyone has a decent plan to live. Habitat for Humanity of Wausau (Habitat Wausau) has been serving the Greater Wausau Area since 1990, building homes using volunteer labor and funds raised in our local community. In addition to being the builder, Habitat Wausau finances the homes they build with zero-interest mortgages to qualifying partner families chosen through a nondiscriminatory selection process. Partner families become Habitat Homeowners after they have completed the required selection criteria and sweat equity hours. A small down payment is required along with making monthly mortgage payments which include home insurance and property taxes.
ABOUT AMERICORPS VISTA
AmeriCorps is a federally-funded national service agency whose mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. Within AmeriCorps are many different programs, including VISTA, which began in 1965 (sort of like domestic Peace Corps). Unleash your passion for change with the VISTA program—an opportunity to join the front lines in the fight against poverty by strengthening organizations, uplifting communities, and creating sustainable solutions. Learn more about AmeriCorps at https://www.americorps.gov/serve.
BENEFITS
In addition to the standard AmeriCorps VISTA benefits, including the $7,395 Segal Education Award, this AmeriCorps VISTA position includes:
- housing: an additional $250/month housing stipend
- flexible, 30-hour work week
- professional development: includes attending the 2027 Regional Habitat for Humanity Conference
Pay: $25,550.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
