Camp Shield Development Associate VISTA

Camp Shield’s mission is collaborating to empower Women Veterans – emotionally, socially and physically – to ensure SHE thrives After Military Service. Our vision is to reduce the risk of Woman Veteran homelessness and suicide by providing a secure and comfortable healing environment for the Veteran and their children to heal and grow. To achieve this vision, Camp Shield provides a series of SHE THRIVES workshops, mastermind book clubs, peer-to-peer support groups, retreats, financial assistance and resource referral services.

This will include a transitional housing program in the future.

Further help on this page can be found.

To continue ensuring that Women Veterans and their families receive the educational, social, and emotional support they need to foster strong peer/community connections and address susceptibility to suicide, poverty, and homelessness. The Development VISTA will build upon the foundation and relationships established in year 2 to further strengthen Camp Shield’s development efforts and secure sustainable funding. 3 Main Objectives of the role:
Strengthen the Grant Pipeline for Sustainable Funding, Enhance Camp SHiEld’s Fundraising Capacity and Support a Culture of Philanthropy Within Camp SHi Eld

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

For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit  .

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

Homelessness , Community Outreach , Veterans , Health , Children/Youth , Community and Economic Development , Housing , Hunger.

Public Speaking , Leadership , Team Work , Community Organization , Communications , Veterans , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Recruitment , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Business/Entrepreneur.

Ameri Corps VISTA

Camp Shield Development Associate VISTA

11/16/2026 - 11/15/2027

Full Time

Some college

Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

TEXAS Houston/Galveston

English

From 08/24/2026 To 10/23/2026

Maggie Peterson

2929 McKinney St

Houston TX 77003

mpeterson

www.campshield.org