Job description
The VISTA will increase the MRCDC’s capacity by assisting in its real estate and economic development efforts, handling the administration and creative design of the youth programming, and evaluating and improving upon the best practices and master plans of the MRCDC. Their work will increase MRCDC’s ability to revitalize their community and overcome poverty through the elimination of blight and abandonment, through the creation of safe and affordable housing, the elimination of violence, and the fostering of community-based entrepreneurship and new businesses. The member will be principally focused on economic development and real estate within the CDC, as well as the administration and capacity of the youth program. The VISTA will assist in building a stronger, more organized, and more efficient real estate development program at the CDC by investing time in researching and creating systems that will facilitate development during and after their service is completed, including, but not limited to, the CDC’s real estate committee, Request for Proposals process, and evaluating existing master plans. The VISTA will also assist in the coordination of the newly formed youth advisory board (YAB), and will lead efforts to make the YAB sustainable and successful in its mission to empower Sto-Rox youth. The VISTA will also be involved in a variety of capacity-building activities in community engagement and communication in order to create materials and systems that will strengthen the CDC’s relationship to the community during and after the VISTA’s term of service.
Please note:
This listing is currently not accepting applications.
This listing is currently not accepting applications.
Member Duties : Coordinate the CDC’s real estate advisory committee. This includes evaluating successful and unsuccessful strategies, understanding and incorporating the mission and goals of the committee into plans for its future, and creating processes to more efficiently administer the group to continue the committee’s existence. - VISTA will facilitate communication and problem solving to build sustainability, including event planning, budgeting, and calendar management, around ongoing YAB programs - VISTA will collaborate with community engagement director and communications director to create template and processes to promote MRCDC programs and projects - VISTA will maintain and evaluate the work done through past best practices planning and research, and will help to ensure that future work is done in accordance with best practices that have been established
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Health Coverage* , Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development .
Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Urban Planning , General Skills , Youth Development , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Team Work , Communications , Public Speaking , Non-Profit Management , Community Organization .
Urban Planning , General Skills , Youth Development , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Team Work , Communications , Public Speaking , Non-Profit Management , Community Organization .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
McKees Rocks Community Revitalization VISTA
Program Start/End Date
04/11/2022 - 04/10/2023
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
PENNSYLVANIA Pittsburgh
Accepting Applications
From 07/12/2022 To 10/12/2022
Contact
Jeb Feldman
701 Yunker St
Mc Kees Rocks PA 15136
4123319900
jfeldman@mckeesrocks.com
www.mckeesrocks.com
Listing ID
109938
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