What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Development Coordinator position at AmeriCorps?
Community Development Coordinator
Norwescap is a large not-for-profit organization that helps create opportunities and change lives of over 30,000 people each year. The organization currently operates a diverse range of programs designed to prevent homelessness, increase access to affordable housing and promote the development of vibrant communities, but data reveal that much more needs to be done. This VISTA member will help build Norwescap's capacity by obtaining and analyzing community data, investigating opportunities and strategies for affordable housing, supporting the development of tax credit proposals and designing community engagement activities. All this work will enhance the existing infrastructure and open up opportunities for sustainability in new areas.
Member Duties : This VISTA member will build the organization's capacity to address the affordable housing crisis by employing impactful housing and community development strategies. The primary activities will include: 1)on-going data collection and analysis to identify neighborhood hot-spots for investment, 2) identification of best practices for community development within the scope of municipal departments, 3) development of locally-relevant strategies for addressing community development in target municipalities, 4) preparation of funding proposals to sustain the existing strategies, 5) production of opportunities to engage community residents, and 6) recruitment of volunteers in target municipalities, including opportunities for low-income residents to contribute. These activities will support existing programs in Norwescap's Housing & Energy services department and guide the expansion of new initiatives.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Neighborhood Revitalization , Public Safety , Housing , Homelessness , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Neighborhood Revitalization , Public Safety , Housing , Homelessness , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Team Work , Business/Entrepreneur , Architectural Planning , Trade/Construction , Community Organization , Urban Planning .
Team Work , Business/Entrepreneur , Architectural Planning , Trade/Construction , Community Organization , Urban Planning .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Community Development Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
06/01/2020 - 05/31/2021
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
NEW JERSEY New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)
Accepting Applications
From 05/22/2020 To 03/01/2022
Contact
Mary Jo Harris
350 Marshall St
Phillipsburg NJ 08865
9084547000
harrism@norwescap.org
www.norwescap.org
Listing ID
89291
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