Enterprise AmeriCorps VISTA Member

Enterprise Community Partners • New York, NY

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $80.9 billion and created 1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands – all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging. Join us at enterprisecommunity.org Working at Enterprise At Enterprise, you’ll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You’ll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you’re valued and supported in your growth journey. Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with an exceptional benefits package. Job Description Summary The Enterprise AmeriCorps VISTA member (VISTA) will work for the New York office of Enterprise with the Housing Access and Opportunity team to advance its economic mobility, eviction prevention, and housing access initiatives. The VISTA will also work with the Capital Solutions team to strengthen the capacity of faith-based organizations by providing technical assistance, organizing trainings, facilitating access to grants and capital resources through Enterprise New York’s Faith-Based Development Initiative (FBDI). The VISTA will support projects that involve the design, implementation and/or evaluation of innovative economic mobility, housing access and social service interventions, while also supporting the delivery of assistance to faith-based and non-profit affordable housing organizations, as well as emerging developers. The VISTA will support efforts to capture, document and disseminate program outcomes and best practices through reports and other written materials. The VISTA will also research local community needs and challenges to identify barriers and opportunities for cutting-edge housing strategies. Job Description

Requirements

• This is a full-time yearlong paid position through the AmeriCorps VISTA program.
• Enterprise’s New York City office is currently utilizing a hybrid work format with approximately 2 days in-office per week. However, candidates must be able to work full-time in the office should Enterprise re-establish such requirements.
• Applicants should meet the following requirements through AmeriCorps: 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.
• In addition, applicants should meet the following qualifications through Enterprise: 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.

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.

Benefits

• See the full AmeriCorps VISTA benefits here: AmeriCorps VISTA Member Handbook.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees