Houston Community Toolbank Program Dev VISTA_Teleservice
2 weeks ago
The Houston ToolBank serves community-based organizations by providing tools, equipment, and expertise to empower their most ambitious goals. The Tool School training program follows the same unique model as the nonprofit on a whole. Houston Community Toolbank provides direct services to other nonprofits and create partnerships that aid other organizations in reaching their mission. Through partnerships, Tool School leads training programs for opportunity or under-resourced youth, adults, and the elderly, including students at Title 1 schools; youth, young adults, and adults from low-income households participating in workforce development programs; individuals with physical, intellectual, and/or developmental disabilities; unemployed or underemployed workers or workers in positions with low-wages; people experiencing homelessness; individuals who are formerly incarcerated participating in second chance programs; senior adults living on fixed incomes. The Houston ToolBank's tool training program, Tool School, specifically targets under-resourced communities, opportunity youth, and the unemployed or underemployed, offering hands-on training in the proper use and maintenance of equipment across various industries, including carpentry, construction, and maintenance. The program is conducted in partnership with schools, education programs, workforce development programs, and more. Houston Community Toolbank collaborates with partners serving community members who are under-resourced and underserved to add value to their programs by focusing on life and independence skills development through hand and power tool training.
Member Duties : Through the AmeriCorps VISTA program, our goal is to expand Tool School's reach to a wider range of partners and community members in the Houston area and refine our training formats. The Program Development VISTA will support new and expanded program development of the Tool School. Research and track potential community organizations, schools, and groups to create and expand partnerships. Develop data into storytelling, info pics, content for annual report or other collateral, white papers and other published versions of outcomes. Create digital resource guide for organization that documents developed materials and best practices for current and future staff/volunteers to ensure sustainability. Present recommendations and train staff on materials developed. This position will teleserve 3 days a week, depending on program activity.
Program Benefits : Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Education , Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Homelessness .
Skills :
Youth Development , Team Work , Leadership , Recruitment , Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , Communications , Social Services , Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Community Organization .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Houston Community Toolbank Program Dev VISTA_Teleservice
Program Start/End Date
01/12/ /11/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
TEXAS Houston/Galveston
Accepting Applications
From 11/25/2025 To 03/01/2026
Contact
Jessica Jones
1215 Gazin St
Houston TX 77020
Listing ID
127977
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