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.