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2024-2025 Affordable Housing Development VISTA

The Affordable Housing Development VISTA will be hosted by Claretian Associates, located in South Chicago. Claretian Associates is a part of the Housing Action AmeriCorps Network, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. As such, this position will receive customized training, support, guidance, and networking opportunities, in addition to the traditional opportunities for AmeriCorps VISTA positions. Learn more about the program on Housing Action’s website: housingactionil.org/americorps. Since 1991, Claretian Associates has built a community within the culturally diverse neighborhood of South Chicago by working with community leaders, residents, and organizations to provide affordable housing and related services for low- and moderate- income people. Claretian Associates also builds resident-based leadership and catalyzes the creation of innovative solutions to improve the quality of life. Our housing programs and wrap-around services focus on a targeted 12-block area, and we have created a total of 137 affordable homes and apartments. Claretian Associates continues to work with other neighborhood stakeholders to undertake community development projects and services that continue to enrich the lives of the Southeast Chicago area. The Affordable Housing Development VISTA will help Claretian Associates develop its next set of affordable housing units (20 new and 35 rehabbed) and further our mission by inspiring new entrants into affordable housing development jobs. Ideal candidates will be interested in the real estate development side of affordable housing and want to create employment pathways to housing-related jobs. The successful applicant should have demonstrable organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. This position requires the applicant to work as part of a team and independently on tasks.

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Member Duties : The Affordable Housing Development VISTA will contribute to all aspects of housing development, from concept to occupancy, while furthering the mission of Claretian Associates. They will work alongside the CEO, Chief Programs Officer, and Real Estate Development Project Coordinator to create new affordable housing projects. The VISTA will help build capacity on Claretian Associates' housing development team and decrease the time it takes to bring new housing units online for occupancy. Shorter development times for housing units mean faster occupancy time for vulnerable families needing safe and affordable housing. They will also create an internal training manual for future staff members.

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


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas : Neighborhood Revitalization , Housing , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .

Skills : Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Leadership , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Urban Planning , Architectural Planning , Non-Profit Management , Community Organization , General Skills .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
2024-2025 Affordable Housing Development VISTA

Program Start/End Date
05/06/2024 - 05/05/2025

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ILLINOIS Chicago

Accepting Applications
From 01/16/2024 To 06/01/2024

Contact	AmeriCorps Leader
3039 East 91st Street
Chicago IL 60617
312-939-6074
americorps@housingactionil.org
housingactionil.org/americorps

Listing ID	117933


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