2026 Housing Action | Housing Action Corps | Communications at AmeriCorps | Chicago, IL

AmeriCorps

2026 Housing Action | Housing Action Corps | Communications

Chicago, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive outreach and storytelling for a 1-year AmeriCorps VISTA housing-justice program.

Own archival work, oral histories, and 40-year celebration content.
Must-have: High school diploma or GED.
Interest in housing justice and collaboration across Illinois.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Organize archives, collect oral histories, document accomplishments, and plan ways to celebrate 40 years of impact.
Update website and create content for newsletters.
Develop programmatic videos and animated explainers.
Share the impact of our programs and contribute to both print and digital communications.
Collaborate with staff to identify and apply for prospective funders and strengthen individual giving campaigns.

Requirements

Education level: High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement: Minimum: 18
Program Start/End Date: 09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027

Preferred

passionate about housing justice, interested in communications and development, and eager to foster collaboration among housing organizations across Illinois.
excellent writing skills
highly organized
motivated to learn, take initiative, and thrive while managing a wide variety of projects

Benefits

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Health Coverage*
Childcare assistance if eligible
$300 monthly housing stipend
Living Allowance
Training
Relocation Allowance

AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps, a federal agency, brings people together to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges, through national service and volunteering. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities. AmeriCorps helps make service to others a cornerstone of our national culture. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.We offer individuals and organizations flexible ways to make a local impact through our programs:State and National, VISTA, NCCC, Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, RSVP, and Volunteer Generation Fund, along with initiatives including 9/11 and MLK Day of Service.The communication is produced and published at US taxpayer expense.

Founded in 1964

USA

7.5K employees (134 in marketing)

www.AmeriCorps.gov