East Lansing MI - Cooperative Housing Coordinator

EAST LANSING MI - Cooperative Housing Coordinator

The ICHD AmeriCorps VISTA Program focuses on building the capacity of Ingham County organizations in the areas of education, economic opportunity, and access to care. The program emphasizes the importance of professional development and personal growth, while creating an exceptional AmeriCorps VISTA experience for our members during the service term.

Members receive $150 in professional development funding each service term, and are also invited to monthly professional development sessions covering topics such as: resume writing, credit scores, and job searching. Members become a part of the Greater Lansing community, learn skills relevant to their future careers, and build networks to last a lifetime. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA member will assist the staff at the Spartan Housing Cooperative (SHC) with expanding the influence and impact of the cooperative. This includes: researching potential redevelopment opportunities on existing land; outreach to other local cooperatives and building relationships; building a donor base; organizing annual fundraising drives; recruiting and leading a team of volunteers and more tasks built around your interests!

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Training , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Housing , Living Allowance .

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

Community Outreach , Housing , Community and Economic Development .

Skills :

Communications , Social Services , Recruitment , Community Organization .