What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Shield Intern Program Development VISTA position at AmeriCorps?
Camp Shield’s mission is collaborating to empower Veterans - emotionally, socially and physically - to ensure they thrive After Military Service. Our vision is to reduce the risk of 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 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.
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Member Duties : By assisting with the development and strengthening of internal systems and scalable programs, the VISTA project will increase Camp SHiEld’s capacity to address susceptibility to suicide, poverty, and homelessness among Veterans and their families. Objectives of this role include: designing a structured internship program framework, building recruitment pathways and academic partnerships, creating onboarding and training resources for a consistent intern experience, and establishing tracking systems, templates, and documentation that support long-term internship program sustainability.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas
Health , Community Outreach , Veterans , Children/Youth , Homelessness .
Skills
Computers/Technology , Leadership , Writing/Editing , Veterans , Team Work , General Skills , Business/Entrepreneur , Conflict Resolution , Communications , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Community Organization .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Camp Shield Intern Program Development VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations TEXAS Houston/Galveston
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 04/21/2026 To 08/07/2026
Contact Lisa Milz
2929 McKinney St
Houston TX 77003
8323179885
lmilz@campshield.org
https://www.campshield.org
Listing ID 129352
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Member Duties : By assisting with the development and strengthening of internal systems and scalable programs, the VISTA project will increase Camp SHiEld’s capacity to address susceptibility to suicide, poverty, and homelessness among Veterans and their families. Objectives of this role include: designing a structured internship program framework, building recruitment pathways and academic partnerships, creating onboarding and training resources for a consistent intern experience, and establishing tracking systems, templates, and documentation that support long-term internship program sustainability.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance .
- For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas
Health , Community Outreach , Veterans , Children/Youth , Homelessness .
Skills
Computers/Technology , Leadership , Writing/Editing , Veterans , Team Work , General Skills , Business/Entrepreneur , Conflict Resolution , Communications , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Community Organization .
Refine Search
Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Camp Shield Intern Program Development VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations TEXAS Houston/Galveston
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 04/21/2026 To 08/07/2026
Contact Lisa Milz
2929 McKinney St
Houston TX 77003
8323179885
lmilz@campshield.org
https://www.campshield.org
Listing ID 129352