Renovation Alliance Systems Coordinator AmeriCorps VISTA Member - Roanoke, VA

AmeriCorps VISTA

AmeriCorps VISTA was founded as Volunteers in Service to America in 1965 as a national service program designed specifically to fight poverty in America. In 1993, VISTA was incorporated into the AmeriCorps network of programs under the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). AmeriCorps VISTA Members make a year-long, full-time commitment to serve on a specific project at a nonprofit organization or public agency. They focus their efforts to build the organizational, administrative, and financial capacity of organizations that fight illiteracy, improve health services, foster economic development, and otherwise assist low-income communities.

Virginia Housing Alliance VISTA Project

Virginia Housing Alliance’s (VHA) AmeriCorps VISTA project is a statewide intermediary project with 17 Host Sites, all that either work to expand affordable housing opportunities and/or end homelessness throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. VHA’s VISTA project aims to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and expansive economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons. This listing is to fill the Host Site opening at Renovation Alliance located in Roanoke, VA.

Systems Analyst AmeriCorps VISTA Member at Renovation Alliance

Renovation Alliance (RA) is a non-profit organization that brings together volunteers and communities to provide free, critical home repairs for low-income homeowners with a priority focus on households with persons who are over the age of 65, living with a disability, veterans and surviving spouses, and single-parent households with small children. One in three homeowners in the Roanoke Valley are housing cost burdened meaning that costly home repairs and maintenance are out of reach. Renovation Alliance provides critical and necessary repair services to rebuild a safe and healthy living environment in order to help stabilize individuals and families in their homes. Renovation Alliance is seeking a motivated, creative, and detail-oriented individual to serve as the Systems Coordinator VISTA.

Member Duties: The VISTA member will focus on enhancing Renovation Alliance’s data system and homeowner communication to support the organization’s important work in the Roanoke Valley. The VISTA member will focus on improving the online homeowner repair services application process by creating surveys, analyzing results, designing feedback outlets, and researching best practices. In addition, the VISTA will increase community awareness, including cultivating new partnerships, of Renovation Alliance’s home repair programs through targeted outreach and communications campaigns. Last but not least, the VISTA will also identify and pursue new funding opportunities, track metrics and progress for grant applications, and develop a system to facilitate efficient grant reporting processes.

Program Benefits: Childcare assistance if eligible; choice of a $7,395 end-of-service education or $1,800 cash benefit after completing their term; health coverage; relocation allowance; training; Professional Development opportunities; conference sponsorship' $350 housing stipend. 

Living Allowance: The VISTA member receives a $877 bi-weekly living allowance. 

Terms: Car recommended

Minimum age: 18

Desired education level: Associates degree (AA)

Skills: Communications; research and analysis; computers/technology; writing/editing; community services; urban planning; team work

Position Contact Info

Please contact the VHA VISTA Program Manager, Hannah Moore, at hmoore@vahousingalliance.org or at 910-258-2420 with any questions.