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OC - KCLT Homeownership Education & Stewardship VISTA
 
 
 
Kulshan Community Land Trust (KCLT) is a nonprofit organization based in Whatcom County, Washington, working to make homeownership permanently affordable for low- to moderate-income individuals and families. Since 1999, KCLT has supported first-time homebuyers through education, access to affordable homes, and stewardship services that ensure long-term housing stability. With our homeownership program slated for rapid growth over the next three years, KCLT seeks an AmeriCorps*VISTA member to help build the foundation for a Homeownership Education and Outreach Program and a comprehensive Stewardship Program. The VISTA member will develop culturally responsive outreach strategies to engage more diverse individuals and families and create educational materials and workshops that prepare homebuyers for successful ownership. Additionally, they will design support systems for existing homeowners to assist with maintenance, financial literacy, and the resale process—ensuring that homes remain affordable and well cared for over time. This position is ideal for someone passionate about housing justice, education, and community empowerment. The member will receive training through Grounded Solutions Network, HUD, and the Northwest Coalition for Homeownership to build expertise in affordable housing and the community land trust model. By the end of the service year, the VISTA member will leave a lasting impact by creating systems that strengthen KCLT’s capacity to serve a growing and more diverse population of homeowners.
 
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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps*VISTA will build capacity for Kulshan Community Land Trust’s rapidly growing homeownership program by developing a Homeownership Education and Outreach Program and a Stewardship Program. Key objectives include creating culturally responsive outreach strategies to engage underrepresented communities, designing homebuyer education workshops and materials, and establishing systems to support current homeowners with property maintenance, financial literacy, and the resale process. The VISTA will also strengthen partnerships with local organizations, support data collection and impact tracking, and help build sustainable infrastructure that promotes long-term affordability and housing stability in Whatcom County.
 
Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*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 . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Health ,  Education ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Neighborhood Revitalization . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Team Work ,  Leadership ,  Urban Planning ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
OC - KCLT Homeownership Education & Stewardship VISTA
Program Start/End Date
07/28/2025  -   07/27/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations WASHINGTON  
Languages
Spanish Preferred
Accepting Applications
From  04/14/2025  To  07/02/2025 
Contact Celine Parton
1419 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham   WA   98225
2533895240
celine_parton@oppco.org
Listing ID 126329

       

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