Tube & Community Development VISTA
Job in
McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15130, USA
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
Americorps
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Non-Profit / Outreach, Volunteer / Humanitarian, Community Health, Youth Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
TCR is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community development corporation, located in McKeesport, PA and currently operating solely with a volunteer Board of Directors. TCR's mission is to take a holistic approach to community development and help rebuild its community fabric by addressing vital needs of housing, environmental stewardship, social determinants of health (SDOH), economic integration, entrepreneur development and community engagement and outreach.
The VISTA volunteer will be instrumental in mobilizing community residents and helping to expand a broader-base of financial support to implement TCR's specific goals of its low- and moderate-income neighborhood projects. The VISTA will expand stakeholder engagement model to ensure diverse voices are heard and incorporated into our planning processes by establishing regular community forums, creating accessible feedback channels, and training volunteers.
By building this infrastructure, we can create sustainable mechanisms for community involvement. Specifically, the VISTA will elevate capacity to advance our Housing & Community Development program by leveraging new resources to strengthen home ownership opportunities, including developing innovative financing options. For environmental stewardship, we will scale pilots into comprehensive programs that engage residents in maintaining and improving neighborhood ecosystems. Expand our community garden network by implementing resident-led beautification projects and creating material on sustainable living.
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Member Duties :
Committed to helping transform distressed neighborhood challenges into positive opportunities & has the energy/commitment to follow through on tasks. Professional skills needed include excellent research, organizational, & communication skills (oral & written), and understanding of government programs & community economic factors. Must possess proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite & social media. Google mapping skills is a plus. Experience in organizational management & program development is a plus.
Will work closely with the CEO/Board to perform the following:
1. Work to improve overall communication with community residents.
2. Significantly enhance outreach efforts; getting citizens motivated and involved.
3. Research government, private and public agencies for resources to expand TCR's housing construction/renovation development.
4. Strengthen & build upon partnerships with entities that can support TCR's goals, including its Greening & Urban Farming Initiatives.
Program Benefits :
Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Training , Relocation Allowance .
Terms :
None
Service Areas :
Housing , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Environment , Neighborhood Revitalization .
Skills :
Fund raising/Grant Writing , Writing/Editing , Environment , Leadership , Communications , Team Work , Community Organization .
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