Knox County Housing Authority

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10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from the Knox County Housing Authority!

10/29/2026

10/27/2026

🚨🎉 WE'RE HIRING! COME JOIN THE KCHA TEAM! 🎉🚨

Are you organized, outgoing, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference in your community? 🙌 We've got an opportunity for YOU!

🏡 The Knox County Housing Authority is looking for a General Office Assistant / Tenant Accounts Clerk to join our team!

We're looking for someone who loves working with people, can juggle multiple tasks, and excels in a busy office environment! If you're a people person with great organizational skills and a knack for keeping things running smoothly, we want to hear from you! 💪

💼 WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

📞 Being a friendly, helpful face and voice for our residents and community!
💻 Keeping things organized with data entry, records, and everyday office tasks!
💵 Assisting with rent payments and tenant accounts!
📝 Helping process housing applications and manage waiting lists!
🤝 Working alongside a great team to help provide affordable housing opportunities throughout Knox County!

🌟 YOU MIGHT BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU:

✅ Enjoy helping people and making a positive impact!
✅ Have strong communication and customer service skills!
✅ Are organized, dependable, and pay attention to the details!
✅ Are comfortable using computers and Microsoft Office!
✅ Can multitask, solve problems, and keep a positive attitude!
✅ Have previous office or customer service experience!

🏡 WHY KCHA?

Because we're more than just housing! We serve over 1,300 people throughout Knox County, and our team plays an important role in strengthening our community. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful while putting your skills to work! ❤️

📍 Position: Full-Time | Galesburg, Illinois
📅 APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026, AT 4:30 PM!

📨 READY TO APPLY?

Submit your letter of interest to:

📧 [email protected]

📍 Knox County Housing Authority
216 W. Simmons Street
Galesburg, IL 61401

📞 Questions? Call (309) 342-8129, ext. 1223.

Applications may be submitted by email, mail, fax, or in person. A full job description is available upon request.

📣 KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE PERFECT FOR THIS JOB? Tag them below, share this post, and help us find our next astronaut! 👇🎉

KCHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

10/26/2026

🏠❄️ EXCITING NEWS! KCHA IS OPENING A SECOND SHELTER LOCATION NOVEMBER 1! ❄️🏠

MORE SPACE. MORE OPPORTUNITY. MORE LIVES IMPACTED.

The Knox County Housing Authority is pleased to announce the opening of our SECOND WARMING SHELTER LOCATION beginning November 1, 2026!

With the addition of a second facility, we're expanding our ability to provide individuals experiencing homelessness with a safe, welcoming place to stay and access the resources they need.

🌡️ WINTER SHELTER HOURS
📅 November 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
🕒 OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK!
📍 SHELTER LOCATIONS:
🏠 Woodland Bend – 525 Iowa Court, Galesburg
🏠 NEW Second Location – 515 Iowa Court, Galesburg

WHAT WE OFFER:

🛏️ Warm beds and a safe place to sleep
🚿 Access to showers and laundry facilities
🤝 Connections to community resources and supportive services
❤️ Dedicated, caring shelter staff
🚌 Bus service to the shelter, with bus passes available while supplies last

Our shelters provide more than a place to escape the cold. They offer safety, dignity, and an opportunity to connect with resources that can help individuals move toward greater housing stability.

No one should have to face the cold without knowing where to turn.

We are grateful for the continued support of our community partners and everyone working alongside us to assist individuals experiencing homelessness throughout Knox County.

📢 PLEASE SHARE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT! Help us spread the word so those who need shelter, and those who work with them, know that additional shelter space will be available beginning November 1!

COME IN. GET WARM. BE SAFE. ❤️

10/14/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING – WINTER WARMING SHELTER STAFF! ❄️

The Knox County Housing Authority is looking for dependable, compassionate individuals to join our **Warming Shelter team** for the upcoming winter season!

🌙 NOW HIRING:
- 2nd Shift Staff
- 3rd Shift Staff
- Seasonal employment during the winter months

Our Warming Shelter provides a safe, warm place for individuals experiencing homelessness during the coldest months of the year. We're looking for team members who can help maintain a welcoming, respectful, and secure environment for those we serve.

✅ IDEAL CANDIDATES:
- Are dependable and comfortable working evenings or overnight hours
- Have strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Can remain calm and professional in challenging situations
- Have compassion for individuals experiencing homelessness
- Work well as part of a team

❤️ Make a difference in your community this winter! This is more than a seasonal job — it's an opportunity to help keep our neighbors safe when they need it most.

📩 INTERESTED? Reply to this post and we'll reach out!

We're scheduling interviews for 10/21 and 10/22. Don't wait!

📢 PLEASE SHARE to help us find great people to join our team!

10/06/2026

A big thank you to Carl Sandburg College for supporting the Knox County Housing Authority Warming Shelter by providing meals for our guests. ❤️🍽️

Community partnerships and acts of generosity like this make a meaningful difference for the individuals we serve. 🤝 We truly appreciate CSC thinking of our shelter and helping us provide a meal to those who need it.

Thank you for being a great community partner and for supporting our neighbors in need! 💛🏠