Organization
Housing Action Illinois

25¿26Chicago Rehab Network¿VISTA Housing Ac

Duration
Recruiting now

Opportunity Details

AmeriCorps

In-Person

Recruiting now

Illinois

About this Opportunity

The Communications Associate will serve with the Chicago Rehab Network in Chicago, IL from August 2025-2026. Chicago Rehab Network 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 Rehab Network (CRN) is a multi-cultural, multi-racial coalition of community-based organizations which revitalize neighborhoods primarily through the development and rehabilitation of housing for low-income community residents. CRN and its members are dedicated to empowering communities without displacement and to building a strong affordable and accessible housing development movement in Chicago, throughout Illinois, and across the nation. CRN serves as a conduit of information for organizations in the community development field, and the Communications Associate will standardize and enhance our communications systems¿including our email newsletter, social media, and videos¿to inform and build the capacity of our coalition.

CRN seeks candidates who are interested in community development and coalition building, and who understand the power of communication to catalyze affordable housing solutions. Experience in nonprofit marketing and communications and video editing is a plus! Willingness to interview community leaders to promote their housing situations. This position offers a $500 monthly housing stipend.