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AmeriCorps VISTA, Neighborhood Stabilization, Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation - Youngstown, OH

AmeriCorps VISTA, Neighborhood Stabilization 

Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation
Professional Area: 
Community Development and Redevelopment
Experience: 
Entry level
Contact person: 
Jack Daugherty

Phone: 
3304800423
Fax: 
3302597575
Email: 
jdaugherty@yndc.org
Location: 
YoungstownOH
Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC) is seeking candidates for several AmeriCorps VISTA positions, including VISTA Leader focused on each of the following critical activities:
1) Strengthening YNDC’s capacity to reach those in need of affordable housing and housing counseling
2) Empowering residents by developing and executing community-driven neighborhood plans
3) Expanding the ability of YNDC and low-income food-based entrepreneurs to provide fresh and healthy foods to neighborhoods with the greatest need
4) Building on the scale and reach of YNDC’s neighborhood stabilization programming
These positions are for individuals eager to make a real and lasting impact transforming neighborhoods into meaningful places where people invest time, money, and energy into their homes and community. They are great opportunities for individuals seeking to gain great experience in community development and neighborhood planning and stabilization.
Candidates should possess strong written and verbal communication skills, basic computer abilities including Microsoft Office, the ability to work with a diverse group of people, and be adaptable to varying needs of the position. More information can be found here: http://yndc.org/news-media/americorps-vista-positions-available