Community Engagement Specialist Vista, CRCD

Community Engagement Specialist Vista, CRCD

The Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) was founded in 2005 in the Vernon Central Neighborhood of South Los Angeles by residents and community leaders to revitalize the area after decades of disinvestment and improve quality of life. CRCD serves 100% low to moderate income residents with a special focus on supporting individuals and families with involvement with the homeless services, child welfare systems. CRCD employs a holistic community economic development, providing innovative support and intervention models in the areas of K-14 education, workforce development, business development, social enterprise, homeless services and affordable and permanent housing development. Building on our track record of "changing lives and building neighborhoods responsibly," CRCD is conducting an 18-month research and planning effort to formulate a regional, collaborative economic development initiative. This multi-year initiative will strengthen South Los Angeles economic recovery from COVID-19 while positioning residents and businesses to benefit economically from on-going economic development in South Los Angeles and adjacent areas as well as major sporting events coming to Los Angeles such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup (if Los Angeles is finalized as host city) and the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Member Duties: The Community Engagement Specialist VISTA will strengthen CRCD's organizational capacity to support community-centered work in South Los Angeles by building internal systems, tools, and processes that enable coordinated and sustainable engagement with partners and stakeholders. This role does not involve direct outreach but provides a meaningful opportunity to contribute to long-term community impact. The Community Engagement Specialist VISTA will develop internal engagement plans, stakeholder tracking systems, asset maps for partnerships, feedback tools, facilitation guides, and reporting templates that support initiatives related to affordable and permanent supportive housing, workforce development, education, and access to capital. The Community Engagement Specialist VISTA will develop a standardized system, written procedures, and data-organization framework that staff can use to organize and maintain engagement-related information consistently across teams.

Program Benefits: Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Education award upon successful completion of service, Housing, Relocation Allowance, Childcare assistance if eligible, Training, Health Coverage*, Living Allowance.*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit

Terms: Permits attendance at school during off hours, Car recommended, Permits working at another job during off hours.

Service Areas: Neighborhood Revitalization, Community Outreach, Hunger, Housing, Community and Economic Development, Entrepreneur/Business, Education.

Skills: General Skills, Community Organization, Public Speaking, Leadership, Recruitment, Team Work, Non-Profit Management, Education, Communications.

SUMMARY

Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Program: Community Engagement Specialist Vista, CRCD

Program Start/End Date: 09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027

Work Schedule: Full Time

Education level: High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations: CALIFORNIA Los Angeles/Orange County

Accepting Applications: From 06/10/2026 To 07/31/2026

Contact: Courtney Egenes

3101 S Grand Ave

Los Angeles CA 90007

View phone number on click.appcast.io

View email address on click.appcast.io

Listing ID: 124031