Action | Action Corps | Communications
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Non-Profit / Outreach, Youth Development, Volunteer / Humanitarian
The Communications and Engagement VISTA will serve with Housing Action Illinois in Chicago, IL from September 2026 to 2027. This position is part of Housing Action Corps, an Ameri Corps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. Members receive custom training, support, and networking opportunities in housing and community development, in addition to the traditional benefits of Ameri Corps VISTA.
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Organize archives, collect oral histories, document accomplishments, and plan ways to celebrate 40 years of impact to leverage Housing Action’s anniversary year.
Build awareness and understanding of homelessness and affordable housing and our coalition’s role in addressing these issues in Illinois by updating the website, creating content for newsletters, and developing programmatic videos and animated explainers.
Collaborate with staff to expand and diversify resources by identifying and applying to prospective funders and strengthening individual giving campaigns.
Program Benefits- Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
- Health Coverage*
- Childcare assistance if eligible
- $300 monthly housing stipend
- Living Allowance
- Training
- Relocation Allowance
For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit
Terms- Permits attendance at school during off hours
- Permits working at another job during off hours
- Community Outreach
- Homelessness
- Housing
- Community and Economic Development
- Public Speaking
- Computers/Technology
- Communications
- Team Work
- Writing/Editing
- Fund raising/Grant Writing
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