Housing and Community Development Specialist

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; New Jersey; On-site; USD 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Choice of Education Award or End of St

Relocation Allowance

Childcare assistance if eligible

Health Coverage

Job summary

Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (HCDNNJ) is seeking AmeriCorps VISTA members to support capacity-building efforts, develop resource guides, assist with outreach and communications, and improve data collection and evaluation systems for housing resources and eviction prevention across New Jersey.

Members will collaborate with HCDNNJ staff and partner organizations to strengthen programs serving low- and moderate-income communities, gaining hands-on experience in community

Qualifications

• Interest in capacity-building for nonprofits and community development.
• Strong research and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Some college coursework completed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and develop resource guides to support housing initiatives.
• Assist with outreach, communications, and data collection improvements.
• Strengthen programs that expand access to housing resources and eviction prevention.
• Improve data systems and evaluation to measure impact.

Skills

Non-Profit Management

Community Organization

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Communications

Education

Some college

Job description

Housing and Community Development Specialist

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.

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

Program Locations

NEW JERSEYPhiladelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City,New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)

Age Requirement

Minimum:18 Maximum:None

Work Schedule

Full Time

Some college

Program Start/End Date

09/08/2026- 09/07/2027

Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development.

Skills :

• Non-Profit Management
• Community Organization
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• Communications

Housing and Community Development Specialist