Beacon Housing - VISTA Outreach and Program Associate

Overview Beacon Housing is a nonprofit driven to assist individuals and families who are vulnerable to homelessness to rebuild their lives in peace and stability. We do this by providing safe and low‑cost accommodation options and education‑centered supportive services, and by advancing innovative and collaborative affordable housing solutions. Beacon Housing believes that housing that feels stable, safe, and connected to a neighborhood helps foster dignity, security, and a sense of belonging for the people who live there. It provides a critical foundation for individuals and families to focus on work, school, health, and community and is an investment in a better tomorrow. Beacon Housing is seeking a motivated and community‑minded VISTA Outreach and Programs Associate to help expand awareness of our mission and strengthen engagement across the communities we serve. This role blends outreach, program support, and event coordination to deepen relationships with residents, partners, and stakeholders while elevating the visibility and impact of our housing programs. The Outreach & Programs Associate plays a key role in strengthening our presence in the community and amplifying the impact of our programs. This position blends relationship building, event coordination, and storytelling to help us engage residents, partners, and supporters in meaningful ways. If you’re energized by connecting with people, organizing purposeful events, and contributing to work that truly matters, this role offers a chance to grow, innovate, and make a difference every day. Responsibilities Outreach & Community Engagement – Conduct outreach and develop engagement tools, partner tracking systems, storytelling templates, and communication resources that strengthen Beacon Housing’s capacity to share its mission and build relationships with residents, partners, and supporters. Expand organizational infrastructure for the promotion of community outreach activities and programs by creating engagement plans and outreach calendars. Build partner and stakeholder relationships that the organization can use to sustain long‑term relationships. Programs – Develop tools, evaluation systems, and recommendations that support the long‑term improvement of resident‑focused programs. Develop and expand infrastructure for the organization’s summer program. Create data management systems for program data collection and evaluation systems to measure outcomes and impact as well as develop and build systems to effectively complete grant applications. Events – Develop event planning tools for events that strengthen community engagement and advance the organization’s mission. Collaborate with the communications staff to build systems and promotional workflows to promote events. Program Information Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Work Schedule: Full Time Program Start/End: 09/08/2026 – 09/07/2027 Service Areas Community Outreach Children/Youth Community and Economic Development Housing Skills Non‑Profit Management Fundraising / Grant Writing Teamwork Communications Leadership Recruitment Community Organization Writing / Editing General Skills Program Benefits Training Childcare assistance if eligible Education award upon successful completion of service Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend Stipend Health Coverage* Living Allowance Relocation Allowance #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps