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2019-2020 Research & Capacity Building VISTA

Through research, capacity-building, and advocacy, CRN and our member organizations work toward a solution by strengthening the community development field. The VISTA will have an integral role in this project by taking on leadership in expanding our educational capacity-building workshops through research and project management. By working with CRN staff and community partners, they will participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of our capacity-building program, which seeks to provide tools and knowledge to stakeholders creating affordable housing in their communities. This position is a part of the Housing Action VISTA Network, which is an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. As such, this position will receive expert training, support, guidance, and networking opportunities, in addition to the traditional opportunities for AmeriCorps VISTA positions. Learn more about the program at Housing Action’s website. An ideal candidate will be committed to housing justice and the provision of safe, secure, and affordable housing for all. They will be comfortable working independently and taking on a leadership role in the operations of our capacity-building programs, carrying out tasks including research and outreach. An ability to communicate and collaborate with other staff, with workshop participants, and with partner organizations will be key to the VISTA’s role in implementing and growing our capacity-building program.

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Member Duties : The VISTA will perform research to inform the objectives and growth of CRN's capacity-building training workshops. Work on independent and collaborative factual research regarding policy issues related to housing. and develop written materials to inform staff members and communities served. Spearhead outreach efforts to market at least three training programs to housing organizations and other stakeholders and to coordinate training operations with community partners. Take leadership in the preparation and operations of capacity-building workshops. Develop best practices for tracking workshop attendance and growth and for evaluating effectiveness of workshops.

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


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

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

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Housing , Homelessness , Community Outreach .

Skills : Writing/Editing , Leadership , Recruitment , Team Work , Community Organization .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
2019-2020 Research & Capacity Building VISTA

Program Start/End Date
09/03/2019 - 09/02/2020

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ILLINOIS Chicago

Accepting Applications
From 07/26/2019 To 08/09/2019

Contact	Steven Johnson
140 S Dearborn St
Chicago IL 60603
312-854-3818
vista@housingactionil.org

Listing ID	87369


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