Volunteer Services Development VISTA - 2025-26

Volunteer Services Development VISTA - 2025-26

Posting Description

Volunteer Services Development VISTA

For one year, you can get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands on experience and prepare for your future. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset.
AmeriCorps VISTA members are Volunteers in Service to America who perform indirect service to build capacity and sustainability solutions.

What will you do?

The Volunteer Services Development VISTA supports Habitat for Humanity Chicago’s mission by strengthening the organization’s volunteer engagement capacity related to construction build days. This role focuses on developing, improving, and documenting systems, tools, and processes that support volunteer team engagement for group build days such as Team Builds, Women Build, Beloved Community Builds, and Youth Builds. The VISTA works collaboratively with Habitat Chicago Volunteer Programs, Corporate, and Construction teams to enhance infrastructure that enables consistent, mission-driven volunteer experiences. The position emphasizes planning, communication systems, documentation, evaluation, and sustainability so that Habitat Chicago’s volunteer engagement efforts remain strong beyond the VISTA term.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, systems-focused, and interested in nonprofit capacity-building, volunteer engagement strategy, and community development.
This position will focus on volunteer services aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

Where will you serve?

Organization name: HFH Chicago
Nearest metropolitan area: Chicago
Full-time staff: 33
Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 1
Number of homes to be built: 7

Activities and attractions: Chicago offers an incredible backdrop for a year of service, with world class cultural venues like the Art Institute, Field Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, and Shedd Aquarium enriching the city’s vibrant arts and learning scene. Its beautiful lakefront and numerous beaches provide plenty of space to relax and enjoy the outdoors, while historic landmarks showcase the city’s storied past. Sports enthusiasts will love the energy of cheering on local teams at iconic venues such as Wrigley Field, the United Center, and Guaranteed Rate Field. Chicago offers endless opportunities to explore, connect, and feel at home.

Unique projects: Strengthen communication systems, standardize email templates, timelines, and messaging to ensure consistent communication. Develop improved tools and standardized materials. Draft or refine team build guides, registration packets, confirmation templates, and follow up communications. Create a comprehensive "Community Group Volunteer Systems Manual" for staff use.

Benefits of AmeriCorps service

• Annual living allowance range from $24,962 to $40,869 determined by the service location; most locations are on the lower end of this range.
• Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service.
• Forbearance for most federally guaranteed student loans.
• Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
• Ten personal and 10 medical leave days.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Childcare benefits, if you qualify.
• Noncompetitive eligibility status for federal employment for one year after successful completion of service.
• Relocation travel assistance for members relocating more than 50 miles to serve

Supplemental Benefits

• Housing stipend paid directly to your landlord - $700 per month
• Grocery gift card - $250 per month

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens or is a person residing in a state that have the following legal residency classifications: refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status, or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status. Applicants must be at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.

What are we looking for?

Our ideal candidates:
• Are passionate about developing sustainable solutions for a nonprofit organization.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.
• Desire to gain hands-on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector.
• Have experience working on a team.
• Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills.
• Are motivated and committed to serve full time and in person.

Auto req ID

10733BR

Position Category

Volunteer Opportunity

Position Type

AmeriCorps

Geographic Location

North America

Location

Chicago, IL