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North End Community Improvement Collaborative VISTA

The North End community, consisting of census tracts 6, 7, and 16, is a low-income neighborhood in Mansfield, Ohio. The North End and Mansfield in general has a pronounced lack of safe, affordable rental housing options. The Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority consistently has a waiting list with 800+ residents seeking affordable rental properties. Over the course of the last decade, more than 300 vacant homes have been demolished on the North End, and surveyed residents indicated that they would like to see the development and construction of new housing. It is noteworthy that NECIC identified the need for housing development from its inception but has been very careful and deliberate to increase the community and agency’s capacity for development. To that end, NECIC previously worked with housing consultant, Laura Junglas from 2009 to 2016, and is currently working closely with consultants Harsany and Associates to build agency capacity and to assist with the planning and predevelopment of affordable North End rental housing. Harsany and NECIC completed a feasibility analysis in 2019, which recommended the construction of 12-20 mixed income rental units. NECIC has engaged community partners including Mansfield Metropolitan Housing, Richland Bank, the City of Mansfield, the Richland County Land Bank, Civista Bank, and other local business and nonprofit partners. This broad network of support helps to ensure sustainable development and demonstrates community wide backing for the construction of new housing.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : Seeking a VISTA member to build capacity for NECIC affordable housing development by assisting NECIC staff, partners and consultants to identify and select sites, to work with partners to develop a target population profile, to develop a survey for residents regarding housing aesthetics and amenities desired, to identify funding opportunities, to assist staff to prepare a city CHDO application, to identify necessary services for future tenants, and to assist with the creation of a marketing plan.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , 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 : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .

Skills : Communications , Recruitment , Fund raising/Grant Writing , General Skills , Computers/Technology , Business/Entrepreneur , Community Organization , Writing/Editing .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
North End Community Improvement Collaborative VISTA

Program Start/End Date
11/09/2020 - 11/08/2021

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO

Accepting Applications
From 08/25/2020 To 10/07/2020

Contact	Leona Smith
134 N Main St
Mansfield OH 44902
419-525-3101
aperez@ohiocdc.org

Listing ID	72215


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