What are the responsibilities and job description for the KCLT Homeownership Education & Stewardship AmeriCorps VISTA position at AmeriCorps?
The Homeownership Education & Stewardship VISTA will increase access to affordable homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals and families in Whatcom County. By developing outreach, education, and data collection systems, tools, and objectives for staff implementation, this project will build Kulshan Community Land Trust's capacity to support first-time homebuyers, strengthen long-term housing stability resources, and use data to inform fundraising and strategic decision-making. These capacity-building efforts will help the organization expand affordable homeownership opportunities and strengthen long-term financial stability for low- and moderate-income households.
Member Duties : The Homeownership Education & Stewardship AmeriCorps VISTA will build Kulshan Community Land Trust's organizational capacity by developing sustainable education, outreach, and data management systems. The VISTA will create and improve online educational resources, develop outreach materials, communication templates, and partnership tools, and design impact metrics, Salesforce dashboards, survey tools, and reporting processes for staff use. The member will document systems and procedures that strengthen fundraising, strategic planning, and homeownership education, enabling staff to more effectively support first-time homebuyers and homeowners long after the VISTA service year has ended.
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Stipend , Relocation Allowance .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach .
Community Outreach .
Skills :
Community Organization , Team Work , General Skills , Social Services .
Community Organization , Team Work , General Skills , Social Services .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
KCLT Homeownership Education & Stewardship AmeriCorps VISTA
Program Start/End Date
09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
WASHINGTON Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton
Accepting Applications
From 07/20/2026 To 09/07/2026
Contact
Genevieve Quigley
1419 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham WA 98225
3607345121
genevieve_quigley@oppco.org
Listing ID
130058
Benefits:
Job Training, Professional Development, Sick Leave