<p>2026 Housing Action | Housing Action Corps | Communications</p> <p>The Communications and Engagement VISTA will serve with Housing Action Illinois in Chicago, IL from September 2026-2027. This position is part of Housing Action Corps, an AmeriCorps 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 AmeriCorps VISTA. Learn more: housingactionil.org/americorps. Housing Action Illinois is a statewide coalition that has been leading the movement to protect and expand the availability of quality, affordable housing and end homelessness in Illinois for nearly 40 years. Our 200+ member organizations include housing counseling agencies, homeless service providers, developers of affordable housing, and policymakers. We bring everyone together to work toward an Illinois where everyone has a stable, good home. Our Communications and Engagement VISTA will raise awareness and deepen understanding of affordable housing and homelessness by creating educational materials, updating our website, sharing the impact of our programs, and contributing to both print and digital communications. They will help us collect, document, and celebrate 40 years of impact. Additionally, they will collaborate with our team to identify and apply for funding opportunities, helping us diversify and strengthen our resources. To achieve these goals, we're looking for someone who is passionate about housing justice, interested in communications and development, and eager to foster collaboration among housing organizations across Illinois. A competitive candidate will have excellent writing skills, be highly organized and motivated to learn, take initiative, and thrive while managing a wide variety of projects. This position offers a $300 monthly stipend for housing, transportation, and/or groceries. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p> <p>Member Duties : Throughout service, the Communications and Engagement VISTA will organize our archives, collect oral histories, document accomplishments, and plan ways to celebrate 40 years of impact to leverage Housing Action's anniversary year. They will also build awareness and understanding of homelessness and affordable housing and our coalition's role in addressing these issues in Illinois by updating our website, creating content for newsletters, and developing programmatic videos and animated explainers. In collaboration with staff, they will expand and diversify our resources by identifying and applying to prospective funders and strengthening individual giving campaigns.</p> <p>Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , $300 monthly housing stipend , Living Allowance , Training , Relocation Allowance .</p> <p>Terms :</p> <p>Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .</p> <p>Service Areas :</p> <p>Community Outreach , Homelessness , Housing , Community and Economic Development .</p> <p>Skills :</p> <p>Public Speaking , Computers/Technology , Communications , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing .</p>