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The Communications Associate will serve with the Chicago Rehab Network in Chicago, IL from September 2026-2027. Chicago Rehab Network 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. The Chicago Rehab Network (CRN) is a multi-cultural, multi-racial coalition of community-based organizations which revitalize neighborhoods primarily through the development and rehabilitation of housing for low-income community residents. CRN and its members are dedicated to empowering communities without displacement and to building a strong affordable and accessible housing development movement in Chicago, throughout Illinois, and across the nation. CRN serves as a conduit of information for organizations in the community development field, and the Communications Associate will standardize and enhance our communications systems-including our email newsletter, social media, and videos-to inform and build the capacity of our coalition. They will also build relationships with local partners and participate in the CRN Community Development and Empowerment Series. CRN seeks candidates who are interested in community development and coalition building, and who understand the power of communication to catalyze affordable housing solutions. Experience in nonprofit marketing/communications and video editing is a plus! Candidates should be eager to interview community leaders to promote the community development field in Chicago. This position offers a $500 monthly housing stipend. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Driven by high costs, insufficient housing supply, and inadequate resources, the risk of displacement for low income households in Chicago is at an all-time high. CRN's monthly newsletter, the Network News, is a vehicle to share learnings, local experience, and neighborhood solutions with our coalition of affordable housing developers, managers, and housing providers. Our Communications Associate will standardize our Network News and produce other key communications materials to promote the community development field and solutions for housing stability. In addition to the email newsletter, the VISTA will prepare social media posts, enhance organizational documents, and produce short media clips. They will also support writing and placement of an article on Chicago housing solutions in a national publication. Throughout service, they will build relationships by attending partner events and participating in CRN's Community Development and Empowerment Series. Program Benefits : $500 Monthly Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training . For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/. Terms :

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

Neighborhood Revitalization , Housing , Community and Economic Development , Homelessness . Skills :

Leadership , Writing/Editing , Communications . Refine Search SUMMARY Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Program 2026 CRN | Housing Action Corps | Commmunications 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 05/01/2026 To 08/21/2026 Contact VISTA Leader 140 S Dearborn St Chicago IL 60603 3129396074 AmeriCorps@housingactionil.org Listing ID 128977

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