2026 CRN | Housing Action Corps | Commmunications

Overview 2026 CRN | Housing Action Corps | Commmunications 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. Member Duties 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. The 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. Benefits Living Allowance, Training, Relocation Allowance, Childcare assistance if eligible, Health Coverage*, $500 Monthly Stipend, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend. 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 Writing/Editing, Communications, Leadership. Qualifications 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr