25-26 - Chicago Furniture Bank - Community Coordinator - HAC

The Coordinator for Growth and Community Awareness will serve with the Chicago Furniture Bank (CFB) in Chicago, IL from August 2025-2026. CFB 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. The Chicago Furniture Bank (CFB) serves individuals and families across the Chicagoland area transitioning from homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or lacking essential household furnishings. CFB collaborates with over 550 social service agencies to identify and assist those most in need with handpicked furniture packages. As one of the largest furniture banks in the country, the CFB believes every person should be able to sleep on a bed, share a meal at a table, and do homework on a desk. The Coordinator for Growth and Community Awareness will enhance CFB¿s marketing, outreach, and revenue-generating efforts to maximize furniture pickup reservations and decommissioning services. This role will strengthen CFB¿s capacity to serve more families in need by conducting market research, managing campaigns, and increasing brand awareness. Our ideal candidate is a creative, analytical, and mission-driven individual with a passion for marketing, community engagement, and nonprofit growth strategies. They should be highly organized, data-savvy, and able to manage multiple projects while collaborating across teams. This position offers a $1,000 monthly housing stipend.