Marketing & Communications Volunteer

Marketing & Communications Volunteer

Collaborative Community Housing Initiative (CCHI) & CCHI Commons

July 2026

About Collaborative Community Housing Initiative (CCHI)

Collaborative Community Housing Initiative (CCHI) is a family-founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating inclusive housing and vibrant communities where adults of all abilities can live independently, build meaningful relationships, and thrive.

Founded by families seeking innovative housing solutions for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, CCHI spent years researching successful inclusive communities across the country, engaging stakeholders, and developing a person-centered model that promotes independence, belonging, and lifelong community connections.

Today, CCHI is proud to be opening CCHI Commons in Highland Park, Illinois—a first-of-its-kind cooperative apartment community designed to foster inclusion, choice, and connection. The Commons brings together residents with disabilities in a welcoming environment featuring accessible apartments, shared gathering spaces, wellness amenities, arts programming, educational opportunities, and partnerships with leading nonprofit organizations.

Our vision extends beyond one building. CCHI is committed to developing additional inclusive communities throughout Illinois and beyond, demonstrating that thoughtfully designed neighborhoods can strengthen individuals, families, and entire communities.

Position Overview

As CCHI Commons prepares to welcome residents and launch a robust calendar of community programming, we are seeking a creative, organized, and mission-driven Marketing & Communications Volunteer to help tell our story.

This position offers meaningful hands-on experience working with a growing nonprofit during an exciting stage of expansion. You will collaborate with staff and volunteers to create engaging content, support fundraising and marketing initiatives, promote resident programming, and increase awareness of CCHI's mission.

This is an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates pursuing degrees in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Journalism, or related fields who want to build a professional portfolio while making a real impact.

Position Details

• Part-time (@10 hours per week)
• Flexible hybrid/remote schedule
• (college credit available if applicable)
• Opportunity for future paid employment as the organization grows

Primary Responsibilities

The Marketing & Communications Volunteer will assist with:

• Creating and maintaining a monthly content calendar
• Writing engaging social media content for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms
• Designing graphics using Canva and other creative tools
• Photographing and capturing video at community events and resident programming
• Editing short-form videos and reels for social media
• Assisting with website updates using WordPress and Elementor
• Supporting email marketing campaigns through Mailchimp
• Creating newsletters highlighting resident stories, partnerships, fundraising, and community events
• Organizing digital marketing assets within Google Drive
• Helping promote fundraising events, volunteer opportunities, and community programs
• Supporting media outreach and public awareness campaigns
• Assisting with general communications and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about disability inclusion, community building, and nonprofit work
• An excellent writer with strong editing skills
• Comfortable creating content for multiple social media platforms
• Familiar with Canva
• Experienced with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects
• Comfortable learning new software and technology
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Positive, collaborative, and creative

Bonus Skills

• WordPress and Elementor experience
• Photography or videography experience
• Video editing (CapCut, Adobe Premiere, Canva, etc.)
• Experience using Mailchimp, Zeffy, or CRM platforms
• Basic knowledge of AI tools for content creation

What You'll Gain

• Real nonprofit marketing experience
• Portfolio-worthy marketing and design projects
• Experience planning campaigns and community engagement initiatives
• Networking with nonprofit leaders and community partners
• The opportunity to help build one of Illinois' most innovative inclusive housing communities

Most importantly, you'll help share stories that create opportunity, foster belonging, and change lives.