Resource Development VISTA - 2026-27

Resource Development VISTA - 2026-27

Posting Description

Resource Development VISTA

For one year, get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands on experience and prepare for your future. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset.

AmeriCorps VISTA members are Volunteers in Service to America who perform indirect service to build capacity and sustainable solutions.

What will you do?

The resource development VISTA member creates, documents and implements a plan for donor engagement, tracking and recognition in order to increase the overall donor experience and donor buy-in to Habitat's mission. Each strategy should be well documented and evaluated to ensure sustainability beyond your service.

• Research, develop and document a resource development and marketing plan, including targeting local individuals, businesses, faith organizations, school groups, civic groups and other community organizations.
• Research, develop and implement systems to track donor contacts and donations and develop a donor recognition plan to recognize donor loyalty and/or milestones.

This position will focus on fundraising aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

Where will you serve?
Organization name: East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity
Nearest metropolitan area: New Orleans, LA
Full-time staff: 3
Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 3
Number of homes to be built: 4
Activities and attractions: East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity is located in Slidell, Louisiana, on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain. The area is known for its beautiful wetlands, waterways, Southern hospitality, seafood, Mardi Gras traditions, and easy access to New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Unique projects: The Resource Development VISTA will help create a signature "Preserving Homeownership" campaign to support critical home repairs, aging-in-place services, and heirs' property education. The VISTA will develop sponsorship packages, donor communications, grant opportunities, and community partnerships that connect local businesses and supporters to families who need help remaining safely in their homes. This project will allow the VISTA to see how fundraising supports both new home construction and the preservation of existing homeownership. They will also build outreach and tracking systems that can be used by staff to grow the campaign in future years.

When will you serve?
Start dates are flexible and based on this location’s availability. Talk to the hiring manager for this position about start dates during your interview process. The start date will be 4-6 weeks from receiving an offer and no earlier than September 2026.

Benefits of AmeriCorps service
• Annual living allowance range from $24,962 to $40,869, determined by the service location; most locations are on the lower end of this range.
• Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service.
• Forbearance for most federally guaranteed student loans.
• Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
• Ten personal and 10 medical leave days.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Childcare benefits, if you qualify.
• Noncompetitive eligibility status for federal employment for one year after successful completion of service.
• Relocation travel assistance for members relocating more than 50 miles to serve

Supplemental Benefits
Grocery gift card - $50 per month

Minimum Requirements
Applicants must hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens or is a person residing in a state that have the following legal residency classifications: refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status, or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status. Applicants must be at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.

What are we looking for?
Our ideal candidates:
• Are passionate about developing sustainable solutions for a nonprofit organization.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.
• Desire to gain hands-on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector.
• Have experience working on a team.
• Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills.
• Are motivated and committed to serve full time and in person.
• A personal vehicle is required for service.

Auto req ID

11000BR

Position Category

Volunteer Opportunity

Position Type

AmeriCorps

Geographic Location

North America

Location

Slidell, Louisiana