About the role#
The Housing and Redevelopment Support Specialist is a full-time AmeriCorps service fellowship role with the Tuscola County Economic Development Corporation. This position supports efforts to preserve local housing and advance redevelopment opportunities. You will serve 40 hours per week, working alongside staff to build organizational capacity and support community investment.
What you'll do#
- Assist staff with housing applications, documentation, applicant communication, and project tracking.
- Refer eligibility questions and decisions to authorized staff members.
- Support redevelopment research, application materials, and meeting preparation for the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
- Help manage project records, financial and reimbursement documentation, and reporting materials.
- Prepare and organize documentation for staff review.
- Assist with communication among residents, municipalities, developers, and other project partners.
- Improve application guidance, tracking tools, and information resources to strengthen service delivery.
What you'll need#
- You must live in or near the rural community served and have a meaningful connection to it.
- A commitment to serving your community and alignment with the mission of the Tuscola County Economic Development Corporation.
- Strong skills in relationship-building, communication, and collaboration.
- Ability to work independently and organize your own work.
- Experience or transferable skills in project management, community engagement, or organizational capacity building.
- Humility, curiosity, and the ability to work across nonprofit, government, education, and business sectors.
- U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident status.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least 17 years of age by the start of service.
- You must not have served four or more AmeriCorps State/National terms.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Caro, Michigan.
- This is an on-site, full-time position.
- The service term runs from Winter 2027 through Summer 2027.
About Lead For America
Lead For America is a national service organization based in Wichita, Kansas. Founded in 2018, the nonprofit focuses on local public service and civic engagement. It operates across 44 states and has created over 500 fellowships. The organization supports programs like the American Connection Corps to improve community economic and social outcomes.
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