Capital IDEA Houston Marketing & Comms Teleservice VISTA

The mission of Houston’s Capital Investing in Development and Employment of Adults, Inc (Capital IDEA Houston, or CIH) is to invest in underemployed adults by funding educational pathways to attain thriving careers and financial self-sufficiency. Our vision is for our participants to achieve educational success and economic stability for themselves and their families. CIH empowers underemployed, low-wage adults by removing barriers to postsecondary education, credentialing, and living-wage careers. Many participants are single parents, first‑generation college students, and working adults balancing childcare, transportation, and financial instability. CIH addresses these challenges through comprehensive tuition assistance, wraparound support, and personalized coaching provided by Pathway Navigators. CIH has served more than 1,100 participants and placed over 675 graduates into careers with an average wage increase from $7.25 per hour at entry to more than $26 per hour post‑completion. CIH’s outcomes far exceed national benchmarks, with an 85% semester‑to‑semester persistence rate and a54% graduation rate. In Houston, 14% of households live below the federal poverty line, and an additional 33% fall within the ALICE (Asset‑Limited, Income‑Constrained, Employed) threshold – working but unable to afford basic necessities and ineligible for public assistance (United Way, 2022). Families experiencing financial precarity struggle to afford childcare, transportation, food, and further education –critical supports that determine whether they can pursue higher‑wage employment. Member Duties : The Marketing and Communications VISTA will develop social media and marketing materials for the organization to grow the reach of the organization to better underemployed adults, Research and develop marketing and communications strategy to increase the reach of Capital IDEA Houston. Increase marketing and communications content to increase stakeholder engagement and grow the reach of Capital IDEA Houston. Analyze communication and marketing strategies to strengthen outreach, and use data to tell the story of impact. Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy. Enhance website to create stronger stakeholder engagement through the use of blogs, podcasts, etc and make recommendations for increased brand awareness through a strong online presence. Document marketing campaigns and develop design templates and toolkits for ongoing content creation (Canva, brand kits, etc.). Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service Training Living Allowance Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend Health Coverage* Childcare assistance if eligible Relocation Allowance Terms Permits attendance at school during off hours Permits working at another job during off hours Car recommended Service Areas Children/Youth Community and Economic Development Community Outreach Health Skills Recruitment Community Organization Writing/Editing Public Speaking Team Work Communications General Skills Leadership Computers/Technology Summary Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Program: Capital IDEA Houston Marketing & Comms Teleservice VISTA Program Start/End Date: 10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027 Work Schedule: Full Time Education level: Some college Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Maximum: None Program Locations: TEXAS Houston/Galveston Accepting Applications: From 06/25/2026 To 09/19/2026 Contact: Jessica Jones 2101 Crawford St Houston TX 77002 View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps