Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit dedicated to making housing accessible for families in need. The Enterprise AmeriCorps VISTA member will work with the Housing Access and Opportunity team to advance economic mobility and eviction prevention initiatives, while also supporting faith-based organizations through technical assistance and capacity building efforts.
Responsibilities
- Further innovative and impactful housing access and stability and economic mobility programs through data analysis, research and grantee support
- Support the implementation and evaluation of Home 4 Good, an upstream eviction prevention program, including database management, material development and partner engagement
- Support capacity building efforts with partners, including convening a regular community of practice, creation of best practice resources and templates, and development and/or coordination of trainings for the industry
- Strategize how Enterprise can expand on and/or scale components of its economic mobility platform, including contributing to programs designed to support voucher holders and landlords to improve voucher success rates and expand community choice
- Support the design, development and pursuit of new housing programs aimed at assisting low-income New Yorkers, including those at risk of or experiencing homelessness
- Strengthen the capacity of faith-based organizations in FBDI cohorts by supporting technical assistance delivery and grant awards
- Research and organize data on faith-based organizations and affiliated networks (developers, consultants, etc.) for integration into Enterprise databases
- Update and format outreach materials for FBDI meetings, trainings, and events, including overviews, slidedecks, graphics, and blog content
- Document and synthesize cohort experiences through site visits, trainings, event coverage, and participant testimonials
- Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and presentation materials for site visits, trainings, and external partner events, in collaboration with FBDI cohorts and development partners
- Refine tools that will strengthen program delivery while responding to the needs of the FBDI cohort
- Support program oversight, grant management, reporting and fundraising efforts
- Conduct research on, and compile: lessons learned and program outcomes for reports, partner updates, blog posts, and internal memos
- Support program oversight and grant administration by coordinating with grantees on reporting requirements, due diligence tasks, tracking and maintaining data, processing invoice/disbursement requests, and following up on action items from meetings
- Maintain and update information for relationship management of New York partners, and update or create relationship overview templates, as needed
Skills
- Be 18 years or older (no upper age limit)
- Hold one of the following citizenship or legal residency statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card status), and persons legally residing within a state
- Completed undergraduate degree
- Experience or demonstrated interest in affordable housing and community development
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to translate complex information for non-technical audiences
- Data literacy and comfort conducting data analyses
- Attention to detail and emphasis on accuracy and quality of work
- Experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research
- Strong time management and the ability to balance competing priorities or deadlines
- Ability to work independently, as well as on a team
- Willingness to ask questions and commitment to learn and apply new skills, approaches, and knowledge
Benefits
- Living Allowance: AmeriCorps provides a living allowance at an annual rate of approximately $30,000 ($1,155.14 bi-weekly). Additionally, Enterprise offers a housing subsidy at $1,000/month based on New York City residency.
- End of Service Benefit: Receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (valued at approximately $7,395) to pay for a range of education expenses or the end of service cash stipend (approximately $1,800).
- Professional Development: Receive a variety of AmeriCorps training and development opportunities, and one year of non-competitive eligibility for federal employment. Join the AmeriCorps alumni network.
- Leave: You are entitled to personal leave, medical leave, and leave for holidays recognized by your sponsoring organization.
- Healthcare Benefits: You have two healthcare benefit options, one for members who already have health insurance coverage at the start of service and the other for those who do not.
- Reduction of Education Costs: There are several benefits available that can help you manage, or even reduce, your federal student loans and potentially lower your overall student debt.
- Travel: AmeriCorps offers relocation travel assistance and a settling-in allowance if you are moving more than 50 miles from your home to serve as an AmeriCorps member with the VISTA program.
- Child Care: If you have children under the age of 13, you may qualify for the AmeriCorps childcare benefit.
Company Overview
Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.enterprisecommunity.org/.