2026 LUCHA | Housing Action Corps | Community Builder
Job Type
Full Time
About the Role
The Housing & Community Capacity Builder will serve with LUCHA in Chicago, IL, from September 2026-2027. LUCHA 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. LUCHA (the Spanish word for “struggle”) advances housing as a human right by empowering communities in the West and Northwest Side of Chicago through affordable housing development and community building. LUCHA provides resources that support housing stability and reduce displacement in West and Northwest Side Chicago neighborhoods, where residents are experiencing high housing costs and economic insecurity. The Housing & Community Capacity Builder will develop a volunteer engagement program; strengthen our grants pipeline through research, proposal development, and reporting; and enhance marketing efforts by documenting programs, elevating resident stories, and coordinating outreach and fundraising activities. Our ideal candidate is motivated by housing justice and strengthening neighborhoods alongside residents. We are looking for someone who is a natural problem solver, eager to learn, and able to build genuine connections with community members and partners. They should be self-driven, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple projects. Strong writing skills are important, as the role includes drafting grants, reports, and outreach materials. Spanish language skills and prior experience in volunteer coordination, grant writing, or marketing are a plus, but not required! This position offers $24,962 living allowance + $300 monthly supplemental benefit + End of Service Award (Choice of One: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: $7,395 or End of Service Cash Stipend (accrues $4.94 per day): $1,803).
Requirements
Member Duties:
LUCHA serves communities in the West and Northwest Side neighborhoods of Chicago that are experiencing significant housing instability driven by rising rents, displacement, and long-standing economic inequities.
We need a dedicated VISTA to build our capacity in volunteer engagement, grants development, and communications so LUCHA can expand our reach, secure more consistent funding, and better connect residents to housing and community resources. The Housing & Community Capacity Builder will establish a structured group volunteer program that supports resident engagement and strengthens community connection. They will support grants prospect research, proposal development, and reporting to strengthen LUCHA’s funding pipeline. The VISTA will also develop marketing and communications materials to better share LUCHA’s impact, elevate resident experiences, and engage funders, partners, and community members.
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours.
Service Areas
Community Outreach
Community and Economic Development
Neighborhood Revitalization
Housing
Health
Skills
Fund raising/Grant Writing
Team Work
Communications
Public Health
Public Speaking
Community Organization
Writing/Editing
Social Services
Recruitment
Non-Profit Management .
Equal Opportunity Employer
Association House of Chicago does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital status, pregnancy, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service and any other classification protected by local, State, or Federal law.