Housing and Community Development Specialist

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The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (HCDNNJ) is a statewide association of more than 275 nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing affordable housing, economic opportunity, and neighborhood revitalization. Through its AmeriCorps VISTA program, HCDNNJ works to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations to better serve low- and moderate-income communities across New Jersey. AmeriCorps VISTA members support initiatives that address housing instability, eviction prevention, and access to critical resources by strengthening outreach, communications, data systems, and program development efforts. Members collaborate with HCDNNJ staff and partner organizations to develop tools, expand resource access, and improve service delivery for individuals and families facing economic hardship. This program provides VISTA members with hands-on experience in community development, housing policy, and nonprofit capacity building. Members gain skills in research, communications, data analysis, and program coordination while contributing to meaningful, community-focused work. By supporting sustainable systems and strengthening organizational capacity, the HCDNNJ VISTA program helps ensure that community-based organizations are better equipped to serve residents and advance housing stability and economic opportunity throughout the state. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : AmeriCorps VISTA members will support capacity-building efforts by conducting research, developing resource guides, assisting with outreach and communications, and improving data collection and evaluation systems. They will help strengthen programs that expand access to housing resources, support eviction prevention, and improve services for low- and moderate-income communities. Program Benefits : Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Living Allowance . For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/. Terms :

Car recommended . Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development . Skills :

Non-Profit Management , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications . Refine Search SUMMARY Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Program Housing and Community Development Specialist Program Start/End Date 09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027 Work Schedule Full Time Education level Some college Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: None Program Locations NEW JERSEY Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City , New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY) Languages English Accepting Applications From 08/03/2026 To 03/01/2027 Contact Woodrow Prevard 145 W Hanover St Trenton NJ 08618 8563668034 wprevard@hcdnnj.org www.hcdnnj.org Listing ID 130421

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