25-26 - Housing Action Illinois - HAC - Develop & Engagement

Housing Action Illinois is a statewide coalition that has been leading the movement to protect and expand the availability of quality, affordable housing and end homelessness in Illinois for more than 35 years. Our 190 member organizations include housing counseling agencies, homeless service providers, developers of affordable housing, and policymakers. We bring everyone together to work toward an Illinois where everyone has a stable, good home. Our AmeriCorps VISTA will raise awareness and deepen understanding of affordable housing and homelessness by creating educational materials, updating our website, sharing the impact of our programs, and contributing to both print and digital communications. They will also build strong relationships with our member organizations, helping to expand our coalition, while strategizing and implementing ways to grow our annual conference and benefit. Additionally, they will collaborate with our team to identify and apply for funding opportunities, helping us diversify and strengthen our resources. To achieve these goals, we’re looking for someone who is passionate about housing justice, interested in communications and development, and eager to foster collaboration among housing organizations across Illinois. A competitive candidate will have excellent writing skills, be highly organized and motivated to learn, take initiative, and thrive while managing a wide variety of projects. Since this position is a part of the larger network of VISTAs serving within Housing Action’s network, you will receive training, support, guidance, and networking opportunities in addition to the traditional opportunities for AmeriCorps VISTA positions. Learn more about the program at Housing Action’s website. This position will ideally start in August, though July is also a possibility.

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Member Duties : Help grow our key in-person annual events by formalizing our planning processes as we transition to new venues; brainstorming creative, interactive elements; and making gatherings more inclusive for participants from less well-represented communities. Expand and diversify our resources in collaboration with staff by identifying and applying to prospective funders, identifying best practices for engaging current and former Board members, and leveraging individual giving campaigns. Build awareness and understanding of homelessness and affordable housing and our coalition’s role in addressing these issues in Illinois. Projects include updating our website, creating content for newsletters, and developing programmatic videos and animated explainers.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , $300 Monthly Stipend , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible .

• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
  
  

Terms

Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas

Homelessness , Housing , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .

Skills

Fund raising/Grant Writing , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Team Work , Communications , Public Speaking .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

25-26 - Housing Action Illinois - HAC - Develop & Engagement

Program Start/End Date

08/25/2025 - 08/24/2026

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations ILLINOIS Chicago

Accepting Applications

From 05/14/2025 To 08/01/2025

Contact AmeriCorps Leader

67 E Madison St

Chicago IL 60603

312-854-3372

AmeriCorps@housingactionil.org

housingactionil.org/americorps

Listing ID 126358