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HandsOn AmeriCorps VISTA Environmental Programs Assistant
 
 
 
Serve with the City of Phoenix – Housing Department as a part of the HandsOn VISTA Team! ABOUT THE SITE AND THE ROLE: See ‘Members Duties’ below. ABOUT HandsOn Greater Phoenix: For nearly 30 years, HandsOn Greater Phoenix has worked with nonprofits, Title I schools, neighborhood associations and government entities to assess and meet the volunteer needs of the Greater Phoenix area. The HandsOn VISTA program supports members at multiple placement sites across the valley. Our VISTA members enable our community service partners to expand capacity and build infrastructure by creating the processes and tools needed to effectively access and utilize valuable resources. HandsOn VISTA members will improve capacity for leading communities during and beyond their terms of service by developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to volunteering, civic engagement, and other areas. In addition to the site-specific work of the individual role all of our VISTA members: participate in 2 AmeriCorps of Service, learn from projects at 2 HandsOn community service days, attend monthly VISTA team trainings with the other HandsOn VISTA members, and monthly community volunteering project opportunities. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS TO THIS POSITION ARE BEING CONSIDERED ON A ROLLING BASIS. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR BEST CONSIDERATION. VISIT https://www.handsonphoenix.org/beaVISTA FOR MORE INFORMATION.
 
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Member Duties : Join the City of Phoenix – Housing Department & help to replace distressed public housing with high-quality mixed-income housing that is well-managed & responsive to the needs of the surrounding neighborhood! HUD residents of some Choice Neighborhood developments experienced reduced neighborhood poverty & significant increases in income. The applicant will support environmental efforts taking place alongside Choice Neighborhoods programs. You will do this by developing internal tools for trash & recycling education campaigns for target neighborhoods, creating environmental stewardship volunteer programming frameworks, & create toolbanks that provide resources for community groups to independently identify & apply for funding opportunities for environmental projects. The future member should have the ability to be adaptable, patient & demonstrate self-motivation & initiative. English-Spanish Bilingual preferred &/or have a knowledge on the digital divide but is not required.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Public Safety ,  Housing ,  Homelessness ,  Environment ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach ,  Health ,  Neighborhood Revitalization . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Leadership ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Team Work ,  Social Services ,  Community Organization ,  Urban Planning ,  Environment ,  Computers/Technology ,  Recruitment ,  Public Speaking . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
HandsOn AmeriCorps VISTA Environmental Programs Assistant
Program Start/End Date
05/04/2026  -   05/04/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ARIZONA   Phoenix/Mesa  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  02/09/2026  To  05/08/2026 
Contact Epiphany Jones
1125 E Southern Ave
Mesa   AZ   85204
6238886389
epiphany@handsonphoenix.org
https://www.handsonphoenix.org/beavista
Listing ID 125499

       

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