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community development, AmeriCorps Vista

Date Posted — July 15, 2024

Position — Community Development, AmeriCorps VISTA

Reports to — Executive Director; Supervision also by Community Development Manager

Mission—Cornerstone Corporation (“Cornerstone CDC") seeks to provide an equitable opportunity for quality, affordable housing to those who would not otherwise have it; empowers constituents to grow their capacity to achieve their life goals with dignity; and collaborates with others for community driven development of the West End neighborhood. 

Organization Overview—Cornerstone CDC is a place-based, pro-Black, Christian Community Development Corporation (nonprofit) who believes stable housing is the first, critical step to poverty alleviation. Dedicated to serving the historic West End/Visitation Park neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri, Cornerstone CDC sees residents as our greatest asset and holds a vision where growth does not mean displacement of the most vulnerable people. Founded in 1976, Cornerstone CDC operated offering intentionally affordable rental housing for our working poor neighbors.  The organization is now stepping into a bold, new vision of “healing” the full neighborhood, in large part, directed and guided by our dynamic neighborhood residents who are leading the implementation of the weCollab West End/Visitation Park Resident-led Neighborhood Reinvestment Plan (“the weCollab Plan”), adopted by the City of St. Louis in June 2023. 

Position Description— Reporting to the Executive Director, the Community Development will provide continued administrative support to the independent group of resident leaders governing the West End/Visitation Park Development Review Committee (DRC). 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS: 

  • Strong passion for the mission and demonstrated interest in racial equity and desire to honor Black spaces, specifically 

  • Alignment with Cornerstone CDC Operating Principles of Integrity, Humility, and Faith*

  • Comfort with ceding power to community stakeholders while providing thought leadership 

  • Respect for the Christian Community Development Philosophy and orientation to equitable community development 

  • Be available to regularly work during the evenings and occasional weekends to meet with volunteer resident leaders and stakeholders 

  • Strong interpersonal skills, being kind and self-aware, and demonstrated ability to develop authentic relationships and high degrees of socio-emotional intelligence

  • Use project management platforms like Asana and Trello to manage workflow

*Note: Faith, as a Cornerstone CDC Operating Principle, is not religious; it is the belief and hope that better is possible. 

Cornerstone Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees committed to our mission and vision will be considered on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, projected Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

APPLICATION :

https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=109591

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Cornerstone Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees committed to our mission and vision will be considered on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, projected Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.