Housing and Community Development Specialist

AmeriCorps; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Education Award

End of Service Stipend

Relocation Allowance

Childcare assistance

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Job summary

The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (HCDNNJ) is seeking AmeriCorps VISTA members to strengthen nonprofit capacity and expand housing resources across New Jersey.

You will conduct research, develop resource guides, assist with outreach and communications, and improve data collection and evaluation systems to support eviction prevention and services for low- and moderate-income communities. The program runs 09/08/2026 to 09/07/2027 as a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA assignment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• AmeriCorps VISTA duties including research, developing resource guides, outreach and communications, and data collection/evaluation improvements.
• Strengthen programs that expand access to housing resources and support eviction prevention.
• Improve services for low- and moderate-income communities.

Skills

Non-Profit Management

Community Organization

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Communications

Education

Some college

Job description

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.

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Member Duties :

AmeriCorps VISTA members will support capacity-buildings 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 .

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
[e-mail]
www.hcdnnj.org