ABOUT:

Join Community Resource Center (CRC), a Denver based nonprofit whose mission is to support, strengthen, and galvanize change-makers across the nonprofit ecosystem, working together to create a more equitable Colorado. The Rural Capacity Building Project engages VISTA members across the state of Colorado who are serving with rural nonprofits in various capacities. CRC is uniquely positioned as a nonprofit leader and convener in Colorado, with a special interest in serving rural communities and hard to reach populations. The Chaffee Housing Trust (CHT) is a rural nonprofit affordable housing developer that works with low-income households to purchase their first home using the community land trust model, as well a providing affordable rentals for potential homeowners in transition. The CHT works with over 100 low-income clients per year from the first contact through qualification, credit counseling, mortgage application, home purchase, and post-purchase counseling. The CHT develops affordable homes directly through projects owned and managed by the CHT, or through partnerships with developers and other agencies. The CHT works collaboratively with other housing agencies, local government, employers, and stakeholders to partner on projects and services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Member will work with Executive Director to grow current activity including the Homeownership Program, project development and financing, client tracking and fundraising information systems development and management, social media capacity building, and legal document preparation. • Assess current systems for information management, client intake processes, project management tools, and public relations / communications for the purpose of improving operations and building organizational capacity. • Project development and ideation, collaborating with local government, housing agencies, and citizen advisory groups. • Create systems and tools for the development of project financing and funding, including grant writing, reporting, loan application, and financial management. • Create marketing plans and social media strategy and other communication with potential clients, partners, funders, and supporters.

Requirements:

• Car recommended

Working conditions: 40 hours work weeks

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Housing assistance , Training .

Service Term : 40 hours per week for one full year, rolling start dates

Application Requirements : To apply, please visit:

This Program is available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or religion.

It is against the law for organizations that receive federal financial assistance from the Corporation for National and Community Service to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, age, political affiliation, or, in most cases, religion. It is also unlawful to retaliate against any person who, or organization that, files a complaint about such discrimination. 45 CFR 2522.100 (f)