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25-26 - Open Communities - Housing Action Corps
 
 
 
The Development and Communications Associate will serve with Open Communities in Evanston, IL from August 2025-2026. Open Communities 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. Open Communities’ mission is to eradicate housing discrimination and unjust practices that perpetuate segregation and inequity. We foster thriving, inclusive communities through fair housing enforcement, housing counseling, education, outreach, and advocacy. Our Housing Counseling and Fair Housing programs annually serve more than 700 low-to-moderate income clients in Chicago’s North Suburbs, the majority of whom are individuals of color. The Development and Communications Associate will strengthen our fundraising infrastructure and increase our communications capabilities to reach 100 more clients through our Housing Counseling and Fair Housing programs by the end of their AmeriCorps term. Our ideal candidate has strong communication skills and attention to detail. They should be a confident writer and creative storyteller with a strengths-based view of the people and communities we serve. Comfort with social media platforms and experience with data management tools will be helpful. Ideal candidates will have creative design capabilities for content creation, communications materials, and press kits. A willingness to learn and collaborate with a team is a must. Candidates with lived experience relevant to our housing justice work are encouraged to apply. Bilingual abilities in English/Spanish are a plus. This position offers a $500 monthly stipend.
 
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Member Duties : Housing counseling and fair housing assistance are recognized tools to alleviate poverty and stabilize households, but these positive outcomes can only be achieved if our programs are adequately funded and those in need have sufficient community awareness of available services. The Development and Communications Associate will collaborate with staff to enhance our fundraising infrastructure and implement marketing and communications strategies to reach more clients in our service area and potential donors. The VISTA will research funding opportunities, create a grant writing template, refine our donor database, and coordinate fundraising events. They will also develop story gathering procedures and systems, interview staff and clients, create a social media plan, craft social media content (graphics, images, video, text), and establish press kits and media strategy.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  $500 Monthly Housing Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Housing ,  Homelessness . 
 
Skills :
Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Communications ,  Writing/Editing ,  Social Services ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
25-26 - Open Communities - Housing Action Corps
Program Start/End Date
08/25/2025  -   08/24/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ILLINOIS  
Accepting Applications
From  05/14/2025  To  08/01/2025 
Contact AmeriCorps Leader
1740 Ridge Ave
Evanston   IL   60201
312-854-3372
AmeriCorps@housingactionil.org
housingactionil.org/americorps
Listing ID 126344

       

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