Community Development Specialist

The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (HCDNNJ) is a statewide association of more than 275 nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing affordable housing, economic opportunity, and neighborhood revitalization. Through its Ameri Corps VISTA program, HCDNNJ works to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations to better serve low- and moderate-income communities across New Jersey. Ameri Corps VISTA members support initiatives that address housing instability, eviction prevention, and access to critical resources by strengthening outreach, communications, data systems, and program development efforts.

Members collaborate with HCDNNJ staff and partner organizations to develop tools, expand resource access, and improve service delivery for individuals and families facing economic hardship. This program provides VISTA members with hands-on experience in community development, housing policy, and nonprofit capacity building. Members gain skills in research, communications, data analysis, and program coordination while contributing to meaningful, community-focused work. By supporting sustainable systems and strengthening organizational capacity, the HCDNNJ VISTA program helps ensure that community-based organizations are better equipped to serve residents and advance housing stability and economic opportunity throughout the state.

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Ameri Corps VISTA members will support capacity-buildings efforts by conducting research, developing resource guides, assisting with outreach and communications, and improving data collection and evaluation systems. They will help strengthen programs that expand access to housing resources, support eviction prevention, and improve services for low- and moderate-income communities.

• Training ,
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,
• Relocation Allowance ,
• Childcare assistance if eligible ,
• Health Coverage* ,
• Living Allowance .

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Car recommended .

Community and Economic Development .

Non-Profit Management , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications .

Ameri Corps VISTA

Housing and Community Development Specialist

09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027

Full Time

Some college

Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

NEW JERSEY Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City , New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)

English

From 08/03/2026 To 03/01/2027

Woodrow Prevard
145 W Hanover St
Trenton NJ 08618

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www.hcdnnj.org