Americorps Vista Housing Support Worker

Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri • Cape Girardeau, MO

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About The Position

The Housing Program Support Worker VISTA will build and strengthen reporting, documentation, scheduling, and compliance systems that support Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri’s housing programs. Working closely with the Housing Director and relevant staff, the VISTA member will develop sustainable processes, improve data collection and reporting tools, organize program documentation, and strengthen grant compliance practices. These improvements will help CPSEMO operate more efficiently, demonstrate program impact, and sustain effective housing initiatives over time.

This is a capacity-building position rather than a direct-service role. Its primary focus is developing tools, processes, and systems that enable CPSEMO to better serve low-income individuals and families in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The service term is full-time and approximately one year.

Requirements

• Strong organizational, administrative, and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working with spreadsheets, databases, digital files, and common office software.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, track deadlines, and follow established procedures.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Willingness to learn new systems, develop procedures, and improve existing processes.
• Commitment to CPSEMO’s mission and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in housing stability, poverty alleviation, nonprofit administration, community development, or grant compliance.
• Previous nonprofit, administrative, data management, or grant-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve reporting tools, tracking systems, and data collection processes to support housing program performance and accountability.
• Organize grant requirements, reporting deadlines, supporting documentation, and compliance records.
• Create standardized procedures, templates, file organization systems, and documentation practices for housing program activities.
• Develop sustainable scheduling processes, calendars, tracking tools, and workflow systems to improve program efficiency.
• Organize program data and develop tools to help staff monitor progress, identify trends, and evaluate outcomes.
• Document procedures and create resources that allow staff to maintain improved systems beyond the VISTA member’s service term.
• Work with the Housing Director and relevant staff to identify operational needs, implement improvements, and support the long-term sustainability of housing programs.
• Strengthen CPSEMO’s organizational infrastructure so the agency can more effectively address poverty and housing instability in the community.

Benefits

• Modest biweekly living allowance during the service term.
• Eligible members who successfully complete a full year of service may choose the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for qualified education expenses or eligible federal student loans; the amount is set by AmeriCorps and may change.
• Eligible members may qualify for federal student loan forbearance or other education-related benefits, depending on their circumstances and benefit selection.
• Members relocating more than 50 miles from their home of record may qualify for relocation travel assistance and a $750 settling-in allowance, subject to program requirements and approval.
• Access to training and development opportunities in nonprofit operations, community development, and organizational capacity building.
• Successful completion of service provides one year of noncompetitive eligibility for certain federal employment opportunities; this does not guarantee a federal job.
• Other benefits may be available based on eligibility and program rules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed