HFH DuPage | Action Corps | Outreach

2026 HFH DuPage | Housing Action Corps | Outreach

The Development and Veteran Affairs Coordinator will serve with DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity in Wheaton, IL from September . DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity 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. Habitat for Humanity envisions a world where every person has a decent place to live. We provide affordable mortgages and home repairs to communities across DuPage County and Chicago South Suburbs. We aim to reduce poverty and housing instability among low-income veterans by building sustainable systems that expand veteran housing access through strengthened referral networks, veteran-focused partnerships, and diversified funding and sponsorship support.

The Development and Veteran Affairs Coordinator will develop referral tracking, cultivate veteran service collaborations, and enhance fundraising and sponsorship capacity to support veteran housing initiatives. Our ideal candidate has a strong commitment to poverty alleviation and addressing housing insecurity among veterans. They will demonstrate effective organizational, communication, and research skills, as well as interest and experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or veteran services.

Candidates should show project management skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Experience working with veterans, grant research, and CRM systems are a plus! Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties :
By increasing organizational capacity and improving access to stable, affordable housing, this project will help break the cycle of poverty and support veterans' long-term economic stability, health, and self-sufficiency. The Development and Veterans Affairs Coordinator will develop and implement a structured veteran referral and partnership system that serves DuPage and southern Cook County and collaborates with veteran service organizations, military-affiliated agencies, and community partners.

They will also design a tracking system to document referrals, outcomes, and procedures. The Ameri Corps VISTA member will also conduct research and develop templates to expand fundraising and community engagement initiatives, as well as coordinate events and outreach to strengthen partnerships with veterans and other stakeholders. They will enhance our volunteer management by tracking engagement metrics and helping build sustainable programs that serve veterans and the broader community.

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

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

Veterans , Homelessness .

Skills :

Non-Profit Management , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Veterans .