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VISTA Outreach & Program Associate - Beacon Housing

L.A. Works
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AmeriCorps VISTA Position Description

AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is a national service program dedicated to ending poverty by building the capacity of nonprofit organizations and public agencies. VISTA’s mission is to strengthen and supplement efforts in low-income communities to eliminate and alleviate poverty by engaging volunteers from all walks of life, all geographical areas, and all age groups in a year of full-time service.

By joining the L.A. Works Volunteer Corps Program, you will be placed with one of our nonprofit partner organizations to serve for 12 months and tasked with a capacity-building project such as: creating sustainable systems to expand services, recruiting community members to volunteer in local programs, establishing a database of program alumni, and/or developing partnerships to bring new economic opportunities in Los Angeles County.

Benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA

  • Living Allowance – VISTA members will receive a modest bi-weekly living allowance of $30,116.15 per year to cover basic expenses. 
  • Relocation Allowance - If VISTA members move 50+ miles from their home to a new community, they will receive relocation travel assistance and a settling-in allowance.
  • Healthcare Benefits – VISTA members will be able to choose between reimbursement for healthcare or a healthcare plan that also includes dental and vision coverage.
  • Professional Development - VISTA members will receive professional development opportunities from L.A. Works and AmeriCorps VISTA throughout the year.
  • Child Care Assistance - VISTA members may be eligible to receive a child care benefit if they have children under the age of 13. 
  • End of Service Award – At the end of their service, VISTA members will be able to choose between the AmeriCorps Segal Education Award of $7,395 to pay for education expenses or a cash stipend of $1,800. 
  • Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE) - Once VISTA members complete their term of service, they will qualify for NCE, a unique hiring path that makes it easier for federal agencies to hire VISTA alumni.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be 18 years or older and cannot be enrolled in an undergraduate program 
  • Pass a national service criminal history check
  • Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens or the following legal residency classifications: refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status, or DACA status
  • AmeriCorps VISTA cannot accept applications from international students on OPT/CPT visas

 

VISTA Outreach and Programs Associate


Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Setting: Hybrid (2-3 days a week onsite and event/program attendance)

Location: Los Angeles

Reports to: Housing Service Coordinator


About Us

At Beacon Housing, we believe we are called to assist, with compassion and care, those who are vulnerable to homelessness to rebuild their lives in peace and stability. We do this by providing safe and low-cost accommodation options and education-centered supportive services, and by advancing innovative and collaborative affordable housing solutions. We are driven to build a better tomorrow through affordable housing and educational, spiritual, and social opportunities.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and community‑minded VISTA Outreach and Programs Associate to help expand awareness of our mission and strengthen engagement across the communities we serve. This role blends outreach, program support, and event coordination to deepen relationships with residents, partners, and stakeholders while elevating the visibility and impact of our housing programs.

The Outreach and Programs Associate will play a key role in promoting community events, supporting program development, and contributing to grant‑related activities that sustain and grow our work. Collaborating closely with leadership and program staff, this position helps build a strong infrastructure for programs and events—ultimately supporting the expansion of our housing services and the long‑term growth of our organization.

Key Responsibilities

Outreach & Community Engagement

  • Conduct outreach and develop engagement tools, partner tracking systems, storytelling templates, and communication resources that strengthen Beacon Housing’s capacity to share its mission and build relationships with residents, partners, and supporters. 
  • Expand organizational infrastructure for the promotion of community outreach activities and programs for the organization through creating engagement plans and outreach calendars. 
  • Build partner and stakeholder relationships by developing partnership outreach strategies, tracking systems, and engagement resources to sustain long-term relationships.

Programs

  • Develop tools, evaluation systems, and recommendations that support the long-term improvement of resident-focused programs. 
  • Expand infrastructure for the organization’s summer program, including planning templates, scheduling tools, communication workflows, and program guides. 
  • Assist with the planning and execution of new initiatives that advance organizational goals.
  • Create data management systems for program data collection and evaluation systems for the organization to measure outcomes and impact.  
  • Develop and build systems for completing grant applications, including creating templates and proposal content and gathering required documentation and program data. 

Events

  • Develop event planning tools such as timelines, event guides, planning checklists, vendor lists and volunteer recruitment and management workflows for events that strengthen community engagement and advance the organization’s mission.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure events are well‑organized, inclusive, and impactful.
  • Collaborate with the communications staff to build systems and promotional workflows for the organization to promote events.

Qualifications

  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
  • Passion for housing stability, and community impact.
  • Experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, fundraising, or a related role is a plus.
  • Must be fluent in English, Bi-lingual (Spanish) is desirable but not required.

Job Description

The Outreach & Programs Associate plays a key role in strengthening our presence in the community and amplifying the impact of our programs. This position blends relationship building, event coordination, and storytelling to help us engage residents, partners, and supporters in meaningful ways.

If you’re energized by connecting with people, organizing purposeful events, and contributing to work that truly matters, this role offers a chance to grow, innovate, and make a difference every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Beacon Housing is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace.

Accommodations for Disabilities

Reasonable accommodations are provided during the application and interview process and throughout employment to support individuals with disabilities in performing essential job functions.

Disclaimer

This job description serves as a general guide and does not encompass all responsibilities, skills, or qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned as organization needs.