25-26 Housing Partnership NJ - Housing Counseling Corps

The Asset Development Coordinator will serve with the Housing Partnership for Morris County in Dover, NJ from August 2025-2026. The Housing Partnership for Morris County is part of the Housing Counseling Corps initiative of Housing Action Corps, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. Housing Counseling Corps members receive custom training, support, networking, and post-service employment opportunities in the housing counseling field, in addition to the traditional benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA. Learn more: housingactionil.org/americorps. The Housing Partnership for Morris County¿s mission is to strengthen communities by creating lasting and responsible homeownership through education and financial coaching. Two of our newest initiatives¿a Post-Purchase Program and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)¿tackle the interconnected issues of housing instability, financial insecurity, and limited access to economic resources in Dover, NJ. In collaboration with our housing counseling team, the Asset Development Coordinator will develop and launch the Post-Purchase Program, which equips homeowners with essential tools to manage their finances and sustain homeownership. Additionally, they will enhance systems, establish partnerships, and create materials to establish a CDFI to expand financial services for underserved communities. The VISTA will collaborate across teams to enhance program effectiveness and implement a monitoring system to track progress, evaluate impact, and refine initiatives. Are you ready to make an impact? With the right person, we can reach more families, build stronger partnerships, and provide critical housing support to those who need it most. We are looking for candidates with strong communication and collaboration skills, a positive attitude, and problem-solving mindset. They should demonstrate a willingness to learn, passion for our mission, and interest in the housing counseling field.