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* BMVP - Connecting Community to Affordable Housing

The mission of the Housing Authority of Billings is to elevate the quality of life in the Billings community by creating innovative, affordable, and sustainable neighborhoods. Research shows that increasing access to affordable housing is the most cost-effective strategy for reducing childhood poverty and increasing economic mobility in the United States. The Housing Authority of Billings seeks to address these issues by providing individuals and families with safe, stable, and affordable housing options. The organization assists over 3,000 individuals and families with housing assistance and affordable housing, however thousands more remain on the waitlist. Through various partnerships, the agency aims to increase affordable housing options in our community; however, in order to provide more support for and increase housing opportunities for community members, it is imperative that the agency’s goals are communicated clearly. To further community-centered initiatives with goals to improve affordable permanent housing solutions, the agency is planning a rebranding launch and will soon become HomeFront: Partners for a Better Billings. The rebranding efforts will convey that HomeFront is an ally that exists in the fight to reduce poverty and homelessness while offering to provide education and access to housing assistance. An AmeriCorps VISTA member would assist with capacity building activities that help build community awareness of the brand as well as the services provided by HomeFront throughout the Billings community. By improving the ability of the agency to communicate its mission to local stakeholders and beneficiaries, the organization will be better able to expand affordable housing options and provide assistance for families and individuals in need. Increased housing stability and support will reduce the effects of housing cost burden and unstable housing for low-income families, while improving financial outcomes for community members.

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Member Duties : Assist with the launch and rebrand of the Housing Authority of Billings to increase affordable housing options for low-income families and individuals! The overall goal of this project is to assist with rebranding efforts that will expand the reach of the organization leading to an increase in affordable housing options and opportunities in the community. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will assist with capacity building efforts that promote the new brand in order to educate current and future participants about agency services as well as strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders. This will include creating materials, developing and refining virtual platforms, technological programming, and other marketing methods. Through additional community awareness and outreach activities, the member will improve support networks for community members who benefit from housing assistance.

Program Benefits : Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Hunger , Housing , Children/Youth , Homelessness , Community Outreach , Health , Community and Economic Development , Veterans , Education , Neighborhood Revitalization .

Skills : Leadership , Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , Team Work , Communications , Public Speaking , General Skills , Education , Social Services .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
* BMVP - Connecting Community to Affordable Housing

Program Start/End Date
02/16/2021 - 02/15/2022

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MONTANA

Accepting Applications
From 11/23/2020 To 01/10/2021

Contact	Carly Collins
2825 3rd Ave N
Billings MT 59101
4062478675
collinsc@billingsmt.gov

Listing ID	100231


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