25¿26¿City of Rockford CED ¿ Housing Action Corps

The Housing Resource Specialist will serve with the City of Rockford Community and Economic Development Department in Rockford, IL from August 2025-2026. The City of Rockford 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 City of Rockford envisions a vibrant and inclusive community where housing serves as a cornerstone for economic vitality, social equity, and quality of life. Our Neighborhood Development Division offers programs for residents and developers, empowers resident voice, and connects residents to services. The Housing Resource Specialist will help the City of Rockford establish sustainable methods of direct communication and engagement with residents to ensure an ongoing connection to resources and supports. By conducting resident outreach and developing partnerships with neighborhood stakeholders in three focus areas, the Housing Resource Specialist will enable the City of Rockford to make data-driven decisions to improve our programs and processes so we can help more residents find and maintain a place to call home.

Our ideal candidate demonstrates compassion, empathy, active listening, critical and strategic thinking, adaptability, and is bilingual in Spanish. They should have strong spoken and written communication skills, including comfort speaking in front of groups. Candidates should be able to build trust and foster relationships with residents of varying age and socioeconomic status, as well as understand and address community needs. This position provides a unique opportunity to serve with a local municipality and jumpstart a career in government service.