VHA - Charlottesville Economic Opportunity Specialist VISTA

AmeriCorps VISTA project is a statewide intermediary project with 18 Host Sites, all working to expand affordable housing opportunities and end homelessness throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. VHA’s VISTA project aims to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and expansive economic opportunities for low‑ and moderate‑income persons. This listing fills a Host Site opening at the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA) in Charlottesville, VA. Member Duties Collaborate with staff to evaluate current practices in the Eviction Diversion Program and create comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for service coordination between Resident Services and Property Management. Develop SOPs covering data management, resource compilation, staff training, and internal/external communication policies. Research and assist in establishing a new nonprofit branch of CRHA, including drafting initial materials, establishing a donor database, and supporting the set‑up of a 501(c)(3). Build on previous VISTA work around data collection, analysis, reporting templates, and auditing internal materials for clarity. Design and conduct training for staff on new systems, policies, and procedures. Program Benefits Childcare assistance (if eligible) Relocation allowance Teleservice Education award upon successful completion of service Training Choice of education award or end‑of‑service stipend Health coverage* Living allowance Stipend Job Details Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Program: VHA – Charlottesville Economic Opportunity Specialist VISTA Start / End Date: 08/10/2026 – 08/09/2027 Work Schedule: Full time Education Level: Associate’s degree (AA) Location: Virginia, Charlottesville Languages: English Qualifications Minimum 18 years of age. Skills and areas of expertise include: urban planning, social services, nonprofit management, community organization, writing/editing, communications, general skills, and fundraising/grant writing. Contact: Hannah Moore (930‑582‑420) View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps