Neighbor Project | Data & Housing

2026 The Neighbor Project | Data & Housing

The Data, Outreach, & Housing Stability VISTA will serve with The Neighbor Project in Aurora, IL, from September . The Neighbor Project 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.

Learn more: housingactionil.org/americorps. The Neighbor Project (TNP) is a community-based nonprofit organization serving low- to moderate-income individuals and families in the Fox Valley region of Illinois through housing counseling, financial empowerment, and housing stability services. The Data, Outreach, & Housing Stability VISTA will analyze and improve data and intake systems, develop tools and presentations to support outreach and program evaluation, and design sustainable processes that enhance TNP’s ability to deliver housing-related services and measure impact.

By streamlining intake, data collection, and community engagement, TNP will be able to expand our reach, improve our effectiveness, and reduce barriers to housing stability. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mission-driven, and interested in housing justice, nonprofit operations, or data analysis. Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills are important, along with comfort working with databases, spreadsheets, and presentation tools. Candidates should be adaptable, eager to learn, and motivated to contribute to capacity-building work that supports housing stability and poverty reduction.

With opportunities for professional development and mentorship, this role is a good fit for those motivated to pursue the housing and community development field. This position offers a $500 monthly supplemental stipend.

• The Neighbor Project is in a period of strategic growth and program expansion, with a strong commitment to data-informed decision-making and housing services.
• We need a dedicated VISTA to strengthen our data systems, outreach strategies, and internal processes to ensure we are offering services effectively and efficiently as we expand.
• The Data, Outreach, & Housing Stability VISTA will enhance our data collection, analysis, and reporting systems to improve program effectiveness.
• They will design and document improved intake, front desk, and outreach processes that improve access to housing services and client experience.
• Throughout service, they will also develop presentations and communications materials to promote services and program outcomes.

• Training
• Relocation Allowance
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Living Allowance
• Health Coverage
• $500 monthly housing stipend
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours

• Housing
• Community Outreach
• Technology
• Community and Economic Development

• Public Speaking
• Communications
• Team Work
• Leadership
• Writing/Editing
• Computers/Technology
• Non-Profit Management

2026 The Neighbor Project | Data & Housing