POAH | Action Corps | Economic Mobility

2026 POAH | Housing Action Corps | Economic Mobility

The Resident Orientation and Economic Mobility Coordinator will serve with Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) in Chicago, IL from September . POAH is part of Housing Action Corps, an Ameri Corps 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 Ameri Corps VISTA.

POAH is a national nonprofit whose mission is to preserve, create, and sustain affordable, healthy homes to support economic security and access to opportunity for all. We are an affordable housing developer that cares a great deal about being more than a housing provider, and we view housing as a platform for our residents to pursue their passions. We want to build our capacity to connect people with community resources while we preserve affordable housing in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood.

The Resident Orientation and Economic Mobility Coordinator will serve with POAH Communities:
Woodlawn Resource Center to enhance our resident orientation process, expand access to digitally equitable tools, and facilitate growth of the Woodlawn area Resident Advisory Board. They will also collaborate with the Economic Mobility Manager to develop, coordinate, and promote financial information workshops and benefits programs that will help stabilize and increase resident income over time.

• Enhance the resident orientation process by implementing a more digitally equitable program to ensure residents are connected to immediate resources.
• Increase participation in and stability of the Resident Advisory Board, empowering residents to enhance processes and identify resources.
• Develop outreach strategies, create materials, engage with residents, and coordinate financial workshops.
• Facilitate growth of the Woodlawn area Resident Advisory Board.
• Collaborate with the Economic Mobility Manager to promote financial information workshops and benefits programs.
• Assist in maintaining housing stability and acclimating to neighborhood changes for low‑income households.

• Must be community‑oriented and mission‑driven, with a strong passion for social impact.
• Familiar with digital tools and able to communicate easily with others.
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills.
• Experience in case management or housing support is a big plus.

• Relocation Allowance
• Health Coverage*
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Living Allowance
• $500 Monthly Housing Stipend

• Permits attendance at school during off hours.
• Permits working at another job during off hours.

• Community Outreach
• Community and Economic Development
• Housing

• Community Organization
• Social Services