Member Duties : The Affordable Housing Research and Outreach VISTA will research to support real estate renovation and preservation of affordable and historic housing rentals for conversion into artist live/workspace. Research will include real estate renovation, preservation of affordable and historic housing for artists to live and work that could be used to determine the best practices and present findings to appropriate staff. The VISTA will research to support repairs and renovations of vacated mid-rise office space. The VISTA member will participate in and support the Great Opportunity (GO) Neighborhoods Working Group on affordable housing & real estate development. The VISTA will also evaluate community benefits agreement and research impact for improved performance in future opportunities. These activities include documenting and compiling findings regarding research for evaluation of community benefits, analyzing existing systems, and job training opportunities to ensure sustainability.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Neighborhood Revitalization , Housing , Entrepreneur/Business , Environment , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Public Speaking , Urban Planning , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Communications , General Skills , Leadership .