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VHA - Housing Alexandria Community Development VISTA

Virginia Housing Alliance’s (VHA) Virginia Housing Alliance’s (VHA) AmeriCorps VISTA project is a statewide intermediary project with 18 Host Sites, all that either works 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 Housing Alexandria located in Alexandria, VA. Housing Alexandria, whose mission is to develop and preserve quality housing that is affordable while also supporting residents so they may thrive as members of the Alexandria community, is looking for a proactive and driven individual to serve as the Funder and Community Engagement VISTA. The Housing Alexandria VISTA will focus on expanding the capacity of the fundraising and communications team with the goal of assisting low-income Alexandrians in their journey to secure an affordable home from rental to ownership by helping to secure funding through grant writing, fundraising software support, creating targeted communication strategies, and identifying sources of funding. The vital work of the VISTA will help identify the needs of the residents, allowing Housing Alexandria to provide more efficient and effective services to the community.

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Member Duties : The VISTA’s tasks will primarily fall under the umbrella of grant acquisition support and resident data management tasks, while providing support with growing community partnerships. This includes tasks such as grant writing, grant researching, analyzing data, using data to create infographics, cultivating relationships with community members, and strengthening our network of community partners. The VISTA team member will strengthen the fundraising, data, and community outreach strategies within Housing Alexandria and collaborate with team members across the organization to increase our ability to provide services to our residents.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Housing stipend; Transportation stipend , Living Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , 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 , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Housing , Homelessness .

Skills : General Skills , Non-Profit Management , Communications , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Social Services , Writing/Editing , Urban Planning , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
VHA - Housing Alexandria Community Development VISTA

Program Start/End Date
08/25/2025 - 08/26/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Associates degree (AA)

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	VIRGINIA

Accepting Applications
From 04/14/2025 To 07/15/2025

Contact	Hannah Moore
2800 Patterson Ave
Richmond VA 23221
9102582420
hmoore@vahousingalliance.org
www.vahousingalliance.org

Listing ID	95289


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