HOPE Fair | Action Corps | Fair Housing
Job in
Wheaton, DuPage County, Illinois, 60189, USA
Listed on 2026-06-11
Listing for:
Americorps
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-11
Job specializations:
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Non-Profit / Outreach, Youth Development, Volunteer / Humanitarian, Public Health -
Social Work
Youth Development, Public Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Fair Housing VISTA will serve with HOPE Fair Housing Center in Wheaton, IL from September . HOPE Fair Housing Center (HOPE) 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. For 58+ years, HOPE has provided fair housing enforcement services to advocate, investigate, and take formal civil rights legal actions in support of Illinoisans whose freedom to choose and enjoy where they live has been obstructed by illegal housing discrimination. HOPE's services reach thousands of individuals each year, across 40 Illinois counties. The Fair Housing VISTA will leave a lasting impact on our organization and support victims of housing discrimination by enhancing funding sources, streamlining grant application tools, and developing a framework and resources for HOPE's new rental counseling program.
Our ideal candidate is capable of engaging with diverse groups and working within a highly collaborative space, while also managing tasks independently and with proven time management skills. They should demonstrate strong organizational and innovative-thinking skills. The candidate does not need to be versed in housing and/or fair housing, but should be excited and open to learning about fair housing.
This position offers a $1,202 monthly housing stipend. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties :
Housing stability is directly tied to economic stability. Access to safe, stable housing improves health and education outcomes, as well as financial mobility, but HOPE needs a dedicated VISTA to increase our funding sources and improve our systems to ensure our services can meet rising community needs throughout the state. The Fair Housing VISTA will conduct research and develop strategies to diversify and organize HOPE's fundraising processes, with a particular focus on funding our rental counseling program and/or services in central and southern IL.
They will enhance our grant submission resources by preparing a Master Grant Application and identify new potential funding sources. Throughout service, they will also help assess and refine the framework for our rental counseling program to ensure it meets the requirements for HOPE to become a HUD-funded housing counseling agency.
Program Benefits :
Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , $1,202 Monthly Stipend .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Housing , Community and Economic Development , Homelessness .
Skills :
Writing/Editing , Social Services , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications , Non-Profit Management .
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