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24-25 AHCOPA - Housing Counseling Corps - Communications
 
 
 
The Communications & Outreach Associate will serve with Affordable Housing Centers of Pennsylvania (AHCOPA) in Philadelphia, PA from August 2024-2025. AHCOPA is part of the Housing Counseling Corps initiative of Housing Action Corps, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. Housing Counseling Corps members receive custom training, support, networking, and post-service employment opportunities in the housing counseling field, in addition to the traditional benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA. Learn more: housingactionil.org/americorps. As a HUD-Approved housing counseling agency, AHCOPA envisions a future where every household obtains the dream of homeownership.Through housing counseling, education, and advocacy, we increase and preserve housing stability and homeownership opportunities in Philadelphia. The Communications & Outreach Associate will collect and synthesize data about local mortgage lending practices to help AHCOPA more effectively promote its housing counseling services to those in need, especially communities that primarily speak Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic. They will develop communications materials, build a community asset map, and conduct outreach initiatives to increase awareness of and engagement with AHCOPA programming. Our ideal candidate will possess understanding and empathy for the difficulties faced by low-income families. They will be passionate about housing as a human right, and excited to learn about the technical details of the housing landscape in Philadelphia. We are seeking someone outgoing, willing to take initiative, organized, and enthusiastic. Bilingual skills are a significant plus! This position offers a $500 monthly stipend.
 
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Member Duties : Due to an increased drive for homeownership, and an ongoing racial disparity of mortgage access, there is a high demand for housing counseling services in Philadelphia to ensure Black and Latino households access and achieve homeownership opportunities. By increasing awareness about AHCOPA’s programs, and housing counseling resources in general, the Communications & Outreach Associate will help stabilize communities and create generational wealth building opportunities. The VISTA will develop a new data collection system to assess client success after completing our First Time Homebuyer program, support the implementation and promotion of a new post-purchase program, and enhance our community asset map, blog, and social media. They will research and test best practices for marketing our programs, as well as build relationships with community partners to coordinate collaborative education events.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  $500 Monthly Housing Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Stipend ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Housing ,  Neighborhood Revitalization . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Leadership ,  Computers/Technology ,  Team Work ,  Public Speaking ,  Writing/Editing ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
24-25 AHCOPA - Housing Counseling Corps - Communications
Program Start/End Date
08/26/2024  -   08/25/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA   Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City  
Languages
Spanish
Chinese
Arabic
Portuguese
Accepting Applications
From  05/01/2024  To  07/26/2024 
Contact AmeriCorps Leader
846 N Broad St
Philadelphia   PA   19130
312-939-6074
americorps@housingactionil.org
housingactionil.org/americorps
Listing ID 122405

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