Town of Blacksburg Landlord Engagement VISTA; In-Person

Town of Blacksburg Landlord Engagement VISTA (In-Person)

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The Virginia Capacity Building Project supports Serve Virginia and their partners in alleviating the effects of poverty through organizational capacity building. While our project covers a wide range of issue areas, from substance use disorder to educational opportunities, all of our members are dedicated to increasing the impact and reach of volunteerism and to pursuing healthy futures for all Virginians. The efforts of our Ameri Corps members will help us build towards a healthier, happier, and stronger Commonwealth.

Serve your community and develop your professional skills through a year of service with Ameri Corps VISTA. In this in‑person position, the Town of Blacksburg Shelter Landlord Engagement VISTA will build capacity for New River Community Action by expanding the availability of housing options for those facing the greatest barriers to stable and permanent housing. The Member will provide education and outreach to landlords and property managers, assess regional housing databases for needed improvements, develop educational materials and methods to improve communication between housing professionals and property managers, and research landlord engagement models.

The right fit for this position will hold a Bachelor’s degree, demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have the capacity to serve both independently and collaboratively. Applicants should be able to travel to downtown Blacksburg daily for in‑person work hours.

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

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

• Homelessness
• Housing

• Writing/Editing

• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps VISTA
• Program:
  Town of Blacksburg Landlord Engagement VISTA (In-Person)
• Program Start/End Date: 01/12/2026 - 01/11/2027
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Education Level: College graduate
• Age Requirement:
  Minimum 18
• Program Locations:
  Virginia
• Accepting Applications:
  From 09/01/2025 To 04/01/2026
• Contact:
  Sasha Bronder
• Address: 300 S Main St, Blacksburg VA 24060
• Phone:
• Email: sasha.bronderginia.gov

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