Resource Development VISTA

Summer 2022 or open until filled

For one year, you can get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands on experience and prepare for your future. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset.

AmeriCorps VISTA members are Volunteers in Service to America who perform indirect service to build capacity and sustainability solutions. The AmeriCorps VISTA leaders program is only open to members who have completed at least one year of full-time service with AmeriCorps or Peace Corps.

What will you do?

The resource development VISTA member creates, documents and implements a plan for donor engagement, tracking and recognition in order to increase the overall donor experience and donor buy-in to Habitat’s mission. Each strategy should be well documented and evaluated to ensure sustainability beyond your service.

*Research, develop and document a resource development and marketing plan, including targeting local individuals, businesses, faith organizations, school groups, civic groups and other community organizations.
*Research, develop and implement systems to track donor contacts and donations and develop a donor recognition plan to recognize donor loyalty and/or milestones.

This position will focus on brand management, fundraising, research, monitoring and/or evaluation and communications aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

Where will you serve?

Located just outside of Washington DC, Habitat Metro Maryland works in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties to build homes, serve families, and transform lives. Celebrating our 40th Anniversary in 2022, members serving at our affiliate will have innumerable opportunities to explore historical sites, bike along the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) canal, visit museums, attend sporting events for the Nationals, Washington Wizards, or Washington Commanders and access world-famous colleges.

While Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties are some of the most affluent, fastest growing communities in the nation, thousands of residents live in substandard housing. Housing costs have sky-rocketed, while income growth in many jobs has remained the same—making the dream of homeownership almost impossible for low-income families. This drives our organization to seek out new and creative ways to build affordable housing through partnerships with local governments, faith communities, and fellow nonprofits.

AmeriCorps members are an important part of our team as they will help grow our ability to serve more families. Habitat Metro Maryland offers an amazing opportunity to meet new people, explore the National Capital area, and lay the groundwork to build transformational affordable housing through service. In addition to the standard benefits, our AmeriCorps members receive a housing assistance stipend of at least $250/month as well as stipends for training. Learn more about our organization and mission at www.habitatmm.org.

Benefits of AmeriCorps service

*Annual living allowance of $24,119.20.
*Segal Education Award of $6,495, upon successful completion of service.
*Health benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
*Ten personal and 10 medical leave days.
*Possible forbearance or deferment of qualified student loans.
*Child care benefits, if you qualify.
*Noncompetitive eligibility status for federal employment for one year after successful completion of service.
*Relocation travel assistance for members relocating more than 50 miles to serve.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens or is a person residing in a state that have the following legal residency classifications: refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status, or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status. Applicants must be at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

*Knowledge of, and willingness to promote, the mission and activities of Habitat for Humanity International and AmeriCorps.
*Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
*Strong written and verbal communication skills.
*Strong research skills.
*Detail oriented and highly organized.
*Experience working as a member of a team.
*Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $24,119.20 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccination requirements

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Silver Spring, MD 20910: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location

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