VHA - VEREP Mission Real Estate Specialist VISTA

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 Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners (VEREP) in Richmond, VA. VEREP equips congregations across the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia to steward land and buildings for mission-driven outcomes, including affordable housing, community engagement, and long-term sustainability. Building on decades of experience developing senior communities, HUD-subsidized housing, and LIHTC properties, VEREP now works across urban and rural areas where rising costs and limited supply strain low-income households. The Mission Real Estate Specialist VISTA will expand VEREP’s capacity to transform underutilized faith-owned land into community assets. The VISTA will research faith-based development models, support workshops for congregations, and create communications materials to engage churches and stakeholders. They will cultivate partnerships with housing providers and financial partners while strengthening data quality through VEREP’s GIS property tool. This role will also focus on enhancing outreach, developing tools and resources for congregations, and identifying best practices in faith-based affordable housing. Through this work, the VISTA will help increase access to affordable housing, strengthen community partnerships, and support long-term economic mobility for residents across Virginia.

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Member Duties : The Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners (VEREP) Mission Real Estate Specialist VISTA member will help unlock faith-owned property for affordable housing and community benefit across Virginia. They will strengthen resource development supporting workshops, and better inform VEREP’s pipeline of congregations exploring housing development. The VISTA will engage congregations and volunteers, coordinate meetings and partnerships with housing providers and financial intermediaries, and create newsletters, case studies, and tools that highlight successful faith-based projects. Using VEREP’s GIS tool, they will produce property reports, research community needs, and inform data-driven decision-making. They will also track legislative and funder trends shaping faith-based housing. Through this work, the VISTA will gain experience in real estate research, community engagement, nonprofit development, housing policy analysis, and strategic communications.

Program Benefits : Training , Relocation Allowance , Housing Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible .

• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .
  
  

Terms

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas

Housing , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Homelessness .

Skills

Communications , Community Organization , Non-Profit Management , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Urban Planning , Social Services , General Skills , Team Work .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

VHA - VEREP Mission Real Estate Specialist 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

Listing ID 117698