- Organization
- Housing Action Illinois
25-26 - POAH - Resident and Advisory Board Coordinator - HAC
- Duration
- Recruiting now
Opportunity Details
AmeriCorps
In-Person
Recruiting now
Illinois

About this Opportunity
The Resident Orientation and Advisory Board Coordinator will serve with Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) in Chicago, IL from August 2025-2026. POAH is part of Housing Action Corps, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. Housing Action Corps members receive custom training, support, and networking opportunities in housing and community development, in addition to the traditional benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA. Learn more: housingactionil.org/americorps. POAH is a national nonprofit whose mission is to preserve, create, and sustain affordable, healthy homes to support economic security and access to opportunity for all. We are an affordable housing developer that cares a great deal about being more than a housing provider, and we view housing as a platform for our residents to pursue their passions. We want to build our capacity to connect people with community resources while we preserve affordable housing in Chicago¿s Woodlawn neighborhood. The Resident Orientation and Advisory Board Coordinator will serve with POAH Communities: Woodlawn Resource Center to develop and streamline a new resident orientation process, train staff during implementation, incorporate digitally equitable tools, and facilitate growth of the Woodlawn area Resident Advisory Board. Our ideal candidate is community-oriented and data-driven, with a strong passion for social impact. They should be tech savvy, familiar with digital tools, and demonstrate organizational and project management skills. We are looking for candidates who are culturally competent, communicate easily with others, and have strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a $500 monthly housing stipend.