AmeriCorp VISTA Volunteer - RCD Community Outreach Organizer

NeighborGood Partners VISTA Description

Position Title: VISTA Community Outreach Organizer

Reports To: Community Development Manager

Line of Business: Restoring Central Dover

Location: Dover, Delaware

FLSA Status: Full-time with living allowance ($957.46, bi-weekly) and other VISTA benefits

Position Summary:

NeighborGood Partners (NGP) is a statewide affordable housing and community development agency committed to creating strong, sustainable communities where individuals and families thrive. NGP leads the Restoring Central Dover (RCD) initiative, a community revitalization initiative that empowers residents, addresses community challenges, and fosters leadership. With a focus on building affordable housing, engaging neighbors, and improving the social determinants of health, NGP is making a lasting impact in a vibrant neighborhood with few community assets.

Beginning in August 2026, the VISTA Outreach Organizer will join NGP for a year of full-time service to build capacity within the RCD initiative. This position focuses on engaging residents, recruiting and training neighborhood ambassadors, and implementing revitalization plans based on identified community needs. The VISTA will seek grant opportunities, support leadership training for volunteers, and foster partnerships that sustain long-term growth. This is an ideal role for someone passionate about community development, affordable housing, resident empowerment and creating lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with outreach to recruit resident volunteers and ambassadors for the Neighborhood Resident Ambassador Program.
• Assist in the development of leadership training sessions for resident volunteers, covering community revitalization, resident engagement, and leadership skills.
• Attend workshops, meetings, and community events to establish a rapport with stakeholders, residents, and volunteers.
• Collaborate with staff, residents, and community partners to identify needs, expand resources, and build sustainable initiatives.
• Analyze survey data to identify key community needs and develop a timeline for revitalization activities.
• Assist in implementing projects based on survey outcomes, including expanded revitalization efforts and resident-led initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Applicants need to be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet applications
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Access to a car recommended

Program Benefits:

• Relocation Allowance
• Health Coverage*
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Professional Development Training
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Living Allowance - $957.46 (bi-weekly)
• For details about
• AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit
• https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.

Service Areas :

Housing, Children/Youth, Neighborhood Revitalization, Community and Economic Development, Community Outreach, Education.

NeighborGood Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion apply to both our staff and the communities we serve.