NeighborWorks Green Bay Community Land Trust VISTA

Overview

Neighbor Works Green Bay has been a leader in solving housing challenges and building stronger communities across northeastern Wisconsin since 1982. The NWGB VISTA will help our organization further its commitment to strengthening resident engagement in organizational planning and governance processes through development of a community land trust and cooperatively-governed homeowner groups. NWGB seeks candidates that bring passion for supporting human development and collaborative community engagement, demonstrated experience in fostering relationship- and team-building, interest in governance structures, excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, resourcefulness and initiative.

Access to a personal vehicle recommended. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support a major community development initiative within a highly-regarded nonprofit.

• The VISTA will develop policies and practices; create materials; train residents and institutional stakeholders; and develop communication channels that all support resident participation in governance structures.
• The VISTA will foster effective communication and clear, shared leadership across multiple governing bodies – NWGB, land trust, and homeowner associations/cooperatives, and develop community building strategies to promote trusting, productive relationships among all involved.

• Training
• Relocation Allowance
• Housing
• Living Allowance
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Health Coverage*
• Childcare assistance if eligible

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

Community and Economic Development.

• Writing/Editing
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Leadership
• Research
• Public Speaking
• Community Organization
• Communications
• Team Work