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25-26 - D&CSS Habitat - Housing Action Corps - PR

The PR and Video Marketing Associate will serve with DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity in Wheaton, IL from August 2025-2026. DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity (DHFH-CSS) 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. At DHFH-CSS, we envision a world where every person has a decent place to live. We provide affordable mortgages and home repairs to communities across DuPage County and Chicago South Suburbs. We rely on PR and digital marketing techniques to reach as many people in our service area as possible. The PR and Video Marketing Associate will refine our PR outreach strategies and enhance our video marketing to build our visibility and attract 250 new donors and volunteers to our mission. Our ideal candidate demonstrates a strong handle on design, writing, video, and marketing. We are seeking a creative collaborator with a desire to help others and work as a team. This position offers the supplemental benefit of $1/month rental housing in the Chicago South Suburbs. More information will be provided during the interview process.

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Member Duties : Nearly half of renters and one-third of homeowners in DuPage and Cook Counties are cost-burdened. DHFH-CSS offers affordable mortgages and home repairs that help reduce housing costs, but many in need do not know about our services. The PR and Video Marketing Associate will execute local PR outreach procedures and create marketing videos to engage a wider audience and convert more community members into stewards of our mission. The VISTA will research and test industry best practices for both local PR outreach and video marketing. They will create varied video marketing campaigns and develop a standard procedure for outreach. Throughout service, they will build relationships with local municipalities, news, and organizations to increase our visibility and partnerships.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Housing , Health Coverage* , Training , Relocation Allowance , $1/month rental house in the Chicago Sou .


*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 , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Housing , Community Outreach .

Skills : Communications , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
25-26 - D&CSS Habitat - Housing Action Corps - PR

Program Start/End Date
08/25/2025 - 08/24/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ILLINOIS

Accepting Applications
From 05/14/2025 To 08/01/2025

Contact	AmeriCorps Leader
1600 E Roosevelt Rd
Wheaton IL 60187
3129396074
AmeriCorps@housingactionill.org
housingactionil.org/americorps

Listing ID	126382


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