TND Program Evaluation VISTA The Neighborhood Developers (TND) is a non-profit community development corporation working to revitalize Chelsea and Revere, MA by building affordable housing, promoting economic empowerment, and supporting community building through organizing. We are currently seeking an outstanding individual to provide one year of service as a TND Program Evaluation VISTA, serving as a full-time employee beginning August 2015. TND believes great neighborhoods empower people to grow and prosper. We help make neighborhoods great by undertaking fine grained revitalization work in distressed neighborhoods while expanding housing choices in stronger neighborhoods to build equitable communities. As part of our work, we develop and manage our own portfolio of rental properties that are home to approximately 1,000 residents. We are committed to ensuring that residents in TND-owned properties have access to the resources they need to thrive. The TND Program Evaluation VISTA will be responsible for developing financial literacy and EOL programs to deliver in TND-owned properties and recruit volunteers to implement the programs. The VISTA will also support our evaluation efforts by evaluating the effectiveness of the newly developed programming; researching the impact of home-based services vs. CONNECT-based services, and understanding the appeal to our residents; and testing the impact of property-based services on tenant payment history and on tenure of tenancy. AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) provides full-time volunteers to nonprofit, faithbased and other community organizations to create and expand programs that bring low-income individuals and communities out of poverty. Compensation is paid directly to VISTA in the form of a living allowance from AmeriCorps VISTA. The amount of the living allowance is $1,222 per month for the Boston area. At the end of the term of service, an education award of $5,730 or cash stipend of $1,500 may be provided. For more information about AmeriCorps VISTA, see http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/programs/americorps_vista.asp Required Qualifications  U.S. Citizen at least 18 years of age  Relevant experience in community development and/or resident services  Experience in ESOL programming, financial literacy programming and/or program evaluation  Responsible, self-motivated, and able to carry out and prioritize multiple ongoing projects  Genuine enthusiasm for meeting, motivating, and involving people in community activities  Excellent verbal and written communication skills  Bi-lingual English-Spanish (both written and spoken)  Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team  Skillful event coordinator with demonstrated problem-solving initiative  Computer skills required (MS Office products proficiency helpful)  Ability to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment and follow-through  Maintains regular and timely attendance  Thrives in a fast-paced work environment  Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends Other qualifications desired, but not required:  Experience working in a diverse multi-cultural community  Strong work ethic, a good sense of humor, and a commitment to social justice  Knowledge of affordable housing and community development issues Applications (cover letter and resume) will be accepted until June 3, 2015. All final candidates must have an active Americorps VISTA account. To Apply TND is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Submit cover letter and resume to: Human Relations Manager The Neighborhood Developers, Inc. 4 Gerrish Avenue Chelsea, MA 02150 Or email to [email protected]. Please specify the job title in the subject line.