2026 Claretian Associates | HAC | Community Development

The Affordable Housing and Community 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. 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. Their mission is to provide affordable housing and vital services that benefit the safety and wellbeing of residents and families. Member Duties 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. Strengthen the organization’s impact on the community by collaborating with the Corridor Manager in collecting and analyzing data that is vital to the work of Claretian Associates. Seek to address the critical lack of safe, outdoor third spaces by improving park management operations at People’s Park, a neighborhood park co-owned by Claretian Associates and NeighborSpace. Program Benefits Relocation Allowance Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend $50 Phone Bill CTA and/or Metra Pass Living Allowance Health Coverage* Training Childcare assistance if eligible For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit Terms Permits attendance at school during off hours Permits working at another job during off hours Service Areas Community Outreach Community and Economic Development Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Skills Computers/Technology Communications Leadership Architectural Planning Non-Profit Management Writing/Editing Community Organization Urban Planning Team Work Program Type AmeriCorps VISTA Program 2026 Claretian Associates | HAC | Community Development Program Start/End Date 09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027 Work Schedule Full Time Age Requirement Minimum: 18; Maximum: None Program Locations ILLINOIS Chicago Accepting Applications From 05/27/2026 To 07/31/2026 Contact VISTA Leader 3039 E 91st St Chicago IL 60617 View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io housingactionil.org/americorps #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps