What are the responsibilities and job description for the VHA - Town of Blacksburg Landlord Engagement VISTA position at AmeriCorps?
Virginia Housing Alliance’s (VHA) AmeriCorps VISTA project is a statewide intermediary project with 18 Host Sites, all that either work to expand affordable housing opportunities and/or end homelessness throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. VHA’s VISTA project aims to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and expansive economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons. This listing is to fill the Host Site opening at the Town of Blacksburg, Housing and Community Connections in Blacksburg, VA. The Town of Blacksburg advances affordable housing as a core strategic priority and serves as Lead Agency for the New River Valley HOME Consortium, overseeing federal HOME funds across Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and the City of Radford. The region faces a severe shortage of rental units for extremely low-income residents, including individuals with serious mental illness and chronic homelessness. Data indicate a need for at least 254 permanent supportive housing (PSH) units, alongside a broader deficit of thousands of affordable rentals. Despite dedicated service providers, limited unit availability and stigma surrounding affordable housing continue to slow development progress. The Blacksburg Landlord Engagement and Outreach Coordinator VISTA will expand access to PSH units by building structured, sustainable partnerships with landlords and property managers across the New River Valley. The VISTA will develop outreach protocols, create marketing and educational materials to address stigma, and strengthen recruitment of landlords willing to lease to high-barrier tenants. The member will also support planning of a 2027 regional Housing Summit to convene property managers and housing professionals. By formalizing engagement systems and increasing landlord participation, this project will expand access to stable housing for the region’s most vulnerable residents.
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will lead a regional effort to expand Permanent Supportive Housing by building strong, lasting partnerships with landlords across the New River Valley. They will design and implement a sustainable landlord engagement program, create compelling print and digital outreach materials, and conduct direct outreach to property managers to reduce stigma and increase participation in housing programs. The VISTA will assess and improve housing data systems, identify best practices, and develop clear communication models between housing professionals and property owners. They will also plan and host a regional Housing Summit to educate landlords, businesses, and community leaders on homelessness, recovery, and the housing continuum—laying the groundwork for long-term, system-level change. Through this work, the VISTA will gain hands-on experience in community engagement, program development, cross-sector collaboration, research, and strategic communications.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Training , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Regional and local Training .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas
Housing , Homelessness , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .
Skills
General Skills , Team Work , Social Services , Urban Planning , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications , Non-Profit Management , Writing/Editing .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
VHA - Town of Blacksburg Landlord Engagement VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations VIRGINIA
Accepting Applications
From 04/15/2026 To 07/17/2026
Contact Hannah Moore
2800 Patterson Ave
Richmond VA 23221
9102582420
hmoore@vahousingalliance.org
www.vahousingalliance.org
Listing ID 117697
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will lead a regional effort to expand Permanent Supportive Housing by building strong, lasting partnerships with landlords across the New River Valley. They will design and implement a sustainable landlord engagement program, create compelling print and digital outreach materials, and conduct direct outreach to property managers to reduce stigma and increase participation in housing programs. The VISTA will assess and improve housing data systems, identify best practices, and develop clear communication models between housing professionals and property owners. They will also plan and host a regional Housing Summit to educate landlords, businesses, and community leaders on homelessness, recovery, and the housing continuum—laying the groundwork for long-term, system-level change. Through this work, the VISTA will gain hands-on experience in community engagement, program development, cross-sector collaboration, research, and strategic communications.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Training , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Regional and local Training .
- For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas
Housing , Homelessness , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .
Skills
General Skills , Team Work , Social Services , Urban Planning , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications , Non-Profit Management , Writing/Editing .
Refine Search
Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
VHA - Town of Blacksburg Landlord Engagement VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations VIRGINIA
Accepting Applications
From 04/15/2026 To 07/17/2026
Contact Hannah Moore
2800 Patterson Ave
Richmond VA 23221
9102582420
hmoore@vahousingalliance.org
www.vahousingalliance.org
Listing ID 117697