25-26 - POAH - Resident Engagement Coordinator - HAC

The Resident Engagement 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 two large family affordable housing properties in Chicago¿s Woodlawn neighborhood. The Resident Engagement Coordinator will develop tools and strategies for resident engagement and empowerment to improve household stability in the face of rising neighborhood gentrification pressures. Our ideal candidate is curious, empathetic, flexible and a problem solver. They should demonstrate cultural awareness and some knowledge of housing issues. Data and writing skills are a big plus! This position offers a $500 monthly housing stipend.