2026 HOPE Fair Housing | Housing Action Corps | Fair Housing

The Fair Housing VISTA will serve with HOPE Fair Housing Center in Wheaton, IL from September 2026-2027. HOPE Fair Housing Center (HOPE) 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. For 58 years, HOPE has provided fair housing enforcement services to advocate, investigate, and take formal civil rights legal actions in support of Illinoisans whose freedom to choose and enjoy where they live has been obstructed by illegal housing discrimination. HOPE’s services reach thousands of individuals each year, across 40 Illinois counties. The Fair Housing VISTA will leave a lasting impact on our organization and support victims of housing discrimination by enhancing funding sources, streamlining grant application tools, and developing a framework and resources for HOPE’s new rental counseling program. Our ideal candidate is capable of engaging with diverse groups and working within a highly collaborative space, while also managing tasks independently and with proven time management skills. They should demonstrate strong organizational and innovative-thinking skills. The candidate does not need to be versed in housing and/or fair housing, but should be excited and open to learning about fair housing. This position offers a $525 monthly housing stipend.

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Member Duties : Housing stability is directly tied to economic stability. Access to safe, stable housing improves health and education outcomes, as well as financial mobility, but HOPE needs a dedicated VISTA to increase our funding sources and improve our systems to ensure our services can meet rising community needs throughout the state. The Fair Housing VISTA will conduct research and develop strategies to diversify and organize HOPE’s fundraising processes, with a particular focus on funding our rental counseling program and/or services in central and southern IL. They will enhance our grant submission resources by preparing a Master Grant Application and identify new potential funding sources. Throughout service, they will also help assess and refine the framework for our rental counseling program to ensure it meets the requirements for HOPE to become a HUD-funded housing counseling agency.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , $525 Monthly Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , 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 , Car recommended .

Service Areas

Homelessness , Community and Economic Development , Housing .

Skills

Social Services , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Non-Profit Management , Writing/Editing , Communications .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

2026 HOPE Fair Housing | Housing Action Corps | Fair Housing

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

Accepting Applications

From 05/01/2026 To 07/31/2026

Contact VISTA Leader

202 W Willow Ave

Wheaton IL 60187

3129396074

AmeriCorps@housingactionill.org

housingactionil.org/americorps

Listing ID 129042