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Metro West Community Development Organization

The Metro West Community Development Organization (MWCDO), a program of the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization (DSCDO) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit located in Cleveland, Ohio. MWCDO’s mission is to “Revitalize our neighborhoods, celebrate our history, and strengthen collaboration, diversity and redevelopment”. This VISTA project will focus on building capacity for affordable housing, increased energy efficiency, and the development of economic opportunities in and around La Villa Hispana. La Villa Hispana, an enclave of Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood, is the cultural and economic hub of the Hispanic community in Cleveland. MWCDO is looking for a VISTA member to build capacity in several programmatic areas focused on economic and community development. The VISTA member will engage in planning, development, partner-building, and outreach tasks that relate to expanding homeownership opportunities and lowering the cost burden of housing for La Villa residents. The VISTA member will conduct research and engage in outreach to assist residents in improving their job skills and training while also identifying potential economic opportunities in and around La Villa Hispana. The VISTA member will also assist in general placemaking efforts in La Villa Hispana by actively engaging in door knocking campaigns, attending block club meetings, and working an informational booth at La Placita, an annual Hispanic themed pop-up open air market held by MWCDO and community partners in La Villa Hispana.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : • Research and compile a database of organizations that offer programs and assistance with a focus on affordable housing, energy efficiency, and economic opportunities • Conduct housing research in La Villa Hispana and create a database with pertinent information • Develop marketing material to provide the information to La Villa Hispana residents • Develop and implement a marketing and outreach campaign to connect with La Villa Hispana residents • Coordinate meetings with service providing organizations and La Villa steering committee members to foster potential organizational partnerships • Regularly attend block club meetings and community events to serve as a liaison for La Villa Hispana efforts • Operate an informational booth at La Placita, an annual Hispanic themed pop-up open air market held by MWCDO and community partners in La Villa Hispana

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , 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 , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development .

Skills : Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Leadership , Communications , Writing/Editing .



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Metro West Community Development Organization

Program Start/End Date

07/19/2018 - 07/18/2019

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

OHIO Cleveland/ Akron

Languages

Spanish

Accepting Applications

From 03/02/2018 To 05/28/2018

Contact

Adam Gifford

3167 Fulton Rd

Cleveland OH 44109

2169619073

vistaleader@ohiocdc.org

Listing ID

78466


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