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| Tube City Renaissance Housing & Community Development VISTA
TCR is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community development corporation, located in McKeesport, PA and currently operating solely with a volunteer Board of Directors. TCR’s mission is to take a holistic approach to community development and help rebuild its community fabric by addressing vital needs of housing, environmental stewardship, social determinants of health (SDOH), economic integration, entrepreneur development and community engagement and outreach. The VISTA volunteer will be instrumental in mobilizing community residents and helping to expand a broader-base of financial support to implement TCR’s specific goals of its low- and moderate-income neighborhood projects. The VISTA will expand stakeholder engagement model to ensure diverse voices are heard and incorporated into our planning processes by establishing regular community forums, creating accessible feedback channels, and training volunteers. By building this infrastructure, we can create sustainable mechanisms for community involvement. Specifically, the VISTA will elevate capacity to advance our Housing & Community Development program by leveraging new resources to strengthen homeownership opportunities, including developing innovative financing options. For environmental stewardship, we will scale pilots into comprehensive programs that engage residents in maintaining and improving neighborhood ecosystems. Expand our community garden network by implementing resident-led beautification projects and creating material on sustainable living. Further help on this page can be found by >).
Please note: This listing is currently not accepting applications.
| | | Member Duties : Committed to helping transform distressed neighborhood challenges into positive opportunities & has the energy/commitment to follow through on tasks. Professional skills needed include excellent research, organizational, & communication skills (oral & written), and understanding of government programs & community economic factors. Must possess proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite & social media. Google mapping skills is a plus. Experience in organizational management & program development is a plus. Will work closely with the CEO/Board to perform the following: 1. Work to improve overall communication with community residents. 2. Significantly enhance outreach efforts; getting citizens motivated and involved. 3. Research government, private and public agencies for resources to expand TCR’s housing construction/renovation development. 4. Strengthen & build upon partnerships with entities that can support TCR’s goals, including its Greening & Urban Farming Initiatives.
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| Tube City Renaissance Housing & Community Development VISTA
TCR is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community development corporation, located in McKeesport, PA and currently operating solely with a volunteer Board of Directors. TCR’s mission is to take a holistic approach to community development and help rebuild its community fabric by addressing vital needs of housing, environmental stewardship, social determinants of health (SDOH), economic integration, entrepreneur development and community engagement and outreach. The VISTA volunteer will be instrumental in mobilizing community residents and helping to expand a broader-base of financial support to implement TCR’s specific goals of its low- and moderate-income neighborhood projects. The VISTA will expand stakeholder engagement model to ensure diverse voices are heard and incorporated into our planning processes by establishing regular community forums, creating accessible feedback channels, and training volunteers. By building this infrastructure, we can create sustainable mechanisms for community involvement. Specifically, the VISTA will elevate capacity to advance our Housing & Community Development program by leveraging new resources to strengthen homeownership opportunities, including developing innovative financing options. For environmental stewardship, we will scale pilots into comprehensive programs that engage residents in maintaining and improving neighborhood ecosystems. Expand our community garden network by implementing resident-led beautification projects and creating material on sustainable living. Further help on this page can be found by >).
Please note: This listing is currently not accepting applications.
| | | Member Duties : Committed to helping transform distressed neighborhood challenges into positive opportunities & has the energy/commitment to follow through on tasks. Professional skills needed include excellent research, organizational, & communication skills (oral & written), and understanding of government programs & community economic factors. Must possess proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite & social media. Google mapping skills is a plus. Experience in organizational management & program development is a plus. Will work closely with the CEO/Board to perform the following: 1. Work to improve overall communication with community residents. 2. Significantly enhance outreach efforts; getting citizens motivated and involved. 3. Research government, private and public agencies for resources to expand TCR’s housing construction/renovation development. 4. Strengthen & build upon partnerships with entities that can support TCR’s goals, including its Greening & Urban Farming Initiatives.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Training . *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/. Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Environment , Housing , Neighborhood Revitalization . Skills : Communications , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Writing/Editing , Environment , Team Work . Refine Search | | SUMMARY
Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Training . *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/. Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Environment , Housing , Neighborhood Revitalization . Skills : Communications , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Writing/Editing , Environment , Team Work . Refine Search | | SUMMARY
Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
Program Tube City Renaissance Housing & Community Development VISTA
Program Start/End Date 07/13/2026 - 07/12/2027
Work Schedule | Full Time
Education level College graduate
Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations | PENNSYLVANIA Pittsburgh
Languages | | English
Accepting Applications From 11/15/2025 To 07/15/2026
Contact | James Butler 500 5th Avenue McKeesport PA 15132 412-298-8318 jbutler@vistacs.net www.tubecity.org
Program Tube City Renaissance Housing & Community Development VISTA
Program Start/End Date 07/13/2026 - 07/12/2027
Work Schedule | Full Time
Education level College graduate
Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations | PENNSYLVANIA Pittsburgh
Languages | | English
Accepting Applications From 11/15/2025 To 07/15/2026
Contact | James Butler 500 5th Avenue McKeesport PA 15132 412-298-8318 jbutler@vistacs.net www.tubecity.org
Listing ID | 119840