The Economic Opportunity VISTA will build capacity by developing internal communications systems, improving business district activation efforts, and contributing to equitable future development based on needs of existing and new residents.

Responsibilities can include:

• Develop an internal communications system for a unified external voice to foster collaboration and ensure accessibility for all.
• Develop and distribute information through newly established communications channels. Help maintain a shared community events calendar.
• Create a business district maintenance and activation plan that can be used annually.
• Track housing data and gather housing resources to increase the responsiveness of WHRF’s strategy and programming.
• Create an internal structure to support residents applying for identified housing resources (i.e property tax relief, ADA modifications, home repair).