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2026 Claretian Associates | HAC | Affordable Housing

The Affordable Housing and Economic Development VISTA will serve with Claretian Associates in Chicago, IL, from September 2026-2027. Claretian Associates 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. Claretian Associates is a community development corporation that serves the community of South Chicago and surrounding areas by focusing on the three pillars of housing, convening and violence prevention. Claretian Associates’ carries out its mission with a rich and collaborative tradition of responding to the needs of South Chicago and its surrounding communities by providing affordable housing and vital services that benefit the safety and wellbeing of our residents and families. The Affordable Housing and Economic Development VISTA will join the real estate development team to develop and rehab over 125 units of housing for occupancy. The VISTA will work closely with the Corridor Manager on future planning to increase the number of affordable housing units, as well as explore rehabilitations of vacant commercial properties to ensure a healthy commercial corridor. This will help neighborhood residents break the cycle of poverty during the service term and in the years after service. Our ideal candidate is mission-driven, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with strong communication and organizational skills. They are interested in affordable housing, community development, and systems-building. They can manage multiple projects, analyze processes, and create efficient tools. Collaborative and proactive, they are eager to learn, support development, and strengthen community impact.

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Member Duties : 1) Build capacity of Claretian Associates’ housing development team and decrease the amount of time it takes to bring 206 new and rehabbed housing units online for occupancy. Shorter development times mean faster occupancy for vulnerable families in need of safe and affordable housing. 2) Strengthen the organization’s internal capacity by improving our systems for institutional knowledge sharing. By doing so the VISTA will reduce time wasted searching for records, which will help Claretian improve and increase operational efficiency. 3) Strengthen the organization’s marketing and communications capacity by expanding Claretians’ digital presence and improving the visibility of its programs, commercial and housing properties, and impact within South Chicago and the surrounding communities. The VISTA will build sustainable marketing systems and tools that improve public awareness and amplify the organization’s mission and impact within the community.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , CTA/Metra Pass & Paid Prof Development , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.

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

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

Skills : Leadership , Computers/Technology , Urban Planning , Community Organization , Communications , Non-Profit Management , Writing/Editing , Architectural Planning , Team Work .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
2026 Claretian Associates \| HAC \| Affordable Housing

Program Start/End Date
09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ILLINOIS Chicago

Accepting Applications
From 05/07/2026 To 07/31/2026

Contact	VISTA Leader
3039 East 91st Street
Chicago IL 60617
3129396074
AmeriCorps@housingactionill.org
housingactionil.org/americorps

Listing ID	129515


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