2024 Habitat Community Outreach VISTA - La Crosse - AmeriCorps : Job Details

2024 Habitat Community Outreach VISTA - La Crosse

Located along the Mississippi River, Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region serves La Crosse, Vernon, and Trempealeau counties in western Wisconsin, and Houston County in Minnesota. HFH La Crosse has built over 40 homes since becoming an affiliate in 1992 and continues to improve housing conditions. Their mission is to bring people together to provide and preserve affordable housing opportunities and create a community where all feel they belong. Immerse yourself in this vibrant town, home of the University of Wisconsin La Crosse, and enjoy the outdoor amenities of this region: rivers for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Hiking, biking, and skiing among the rolling hills of the Driftless Region, untouched by the glaciers that flattened much of the Midwest 10,000 years ago. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : You'll support Habitat La Crosse's education and outreach work and create resources for our broader community to help support affordable homeownership in our region. 1) Work with the Community Outreach Director to create educational opportunities about affordable housing in La Crosse. Focus on reaching a broad audience through many modes of education: blogs, tours, photo and video creation, and social media campaigns. 2) Research, collect, and organize outreach and communication tools that agencies--specifically Wisconsin Habitat affiliates--can leverage in support of affordable housing. 3)Collaborate with local and statewide partners to inform and inspire outreach efforts. $100/month additional housing stipend. Interviews are done on a rolling basis. Please submit application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Selection may be made before deadline date posted.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , 100/month housing stipend , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Housing .

Skills :

Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Communications , Team Work , Leadership , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking .