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Town of Blacksburg Landlord Engagement VISTA (In-Person)
 
 
 
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Member Duties : Serve your community and develop your professional skills through a year of service with AmeriCorps VISTA! In this in-person position, the Town of Blacksburg Shelter Landlord Engagement VISTA will build capacity for New River Community Action by expanding the availability housing options for those facing the greatest barriers to stable and permanent housing. The Member will do so by providing education and outreach to landlords and property managers, assessing regional housing databases for needed improvements, developing educational materials and methods to improve communication between housing professionals and property managers, and researching landlord engagement models. The right fit for this position will hold a Bachelor’s degree, demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have the capacity to serve both independently and collaboratively. Applicants should be able to travel to downtown Blacksburg daily for in-person work hours.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*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 ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Housing ,  Homelessness . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Town of Blacksburg Landlord Engagement VISTA (In-Person)
Program Start/End Date
10/27/2025  -   10/26/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations VIRGINIA  
Accepting Applications
From  09/01/2025  To  11/01/2025 
Contact Mackenzie Vuotto
300 S Main St
Blacksburg   VA   24060
4849254075
mackenzie.vuotto@dss.virginia.gov
Listing ID 127285

       

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