Community & Resident Engagement Coordinator
Job Description
Job Description
Pay: $53,550.00 - $59,750.00 per year
Job description:
Community & Resident Engagement Coordinator
Starting Pay Range: $53,550 – 59,750 (DOE)
Communities Together Inc is a nonprofit organization that provides residential engagement and social community-building programs to low- and moderate-income communities (aka affordable housing or AH). Communities Together serves more than 9,600 residents in 28 communities in DC, MD, and VA, fostering self-reliance among community members. We are well-funded, innovative, and growing. Our core program aids residents as they build civic community with their neighbors. Our website is CommTogether.org.
Summary
The Community & Resident Engagement Coordinator supports several AH communities. We are seeking a coordinator to support communities in Washington, DC and in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The goals of the position include a vibrant and cohesive community, increased resident opportunities, strong resident relationships, resident self-reliance and independent living, and housing stability. Core responsibilities include program and activity planning, coordination, and execution; external partner collaboration; volunteer coordination; program monitoring, reporting, and evaluation; and relationship-building to support residents’ personal and community goals. The Coordinator works collegially with team members, providers, and external partners to ensure that all residents’ needs and goals are met and that residents with disabilities are integrated with the larger community, participating in activities, and receiving resources necessary to live independently. The Coordinator works full-time and reports to a Team Manager.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
● Develop, plan, and coordinate programs, services, and activities to help improve the lives of seniors.
● Survey residents to seek their program preferences, goals, and needs.
● Engage in community outreach to build civic community.
● Assist residents with personal and career goal development and attainment.
● Learn and facilitate our core civic community building program.
● Research and provide information on community resources to residents.
● Weekly monitor, report on, and evaluate the effectiveness of programs.
● Develop communications to reach residents and volunteers. Share updates on social media.
● Provide community referrals for social services, community services, rental assistance, enrichment, recreational, career, and educational activities.
● Identify, establish, and implement improvements to provide the efficient management of programs, goods, and services.
● Identify funding and grant sources and opportunities; assist the writing of grant proposals; solicit donations.
● Serve as a liaison for residents, the property management firm, and the Communities Together team.
● Uphold ethical standards and Communities Together policies.
● Abide by the Mission and Values of Communities Together.
● Other duties may be assigned from time to time.
LICENSES: Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:
● Experience in residential or community engagement, social work, community organizing, human or social services, education, or a related or applicable field.
● Bachelor’s degree in social science, psychology, social work, counseling, education or human services related fields, the humanities, communications, or other liberal arts, or related fields.
● In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a combination of education, training, and work experience may be considered equivalent.
● Excellent communication skills: ability to write reports, professional correspondence, and procedures required. Ability to present information and respond to questions required.
● Excellent team and organizational skills; ability to identify, rank, and organize actions toward a goal.
● Effective cultural competence with people diverse in age, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, and gender.
● Skilled in MS Office and common platforms and applications, including Excel and databases.
● A collegial, collaborative approach toward working with colleagues, the team, and partners.
● Full vaccination against Covid-19 and other communicable diseases for which vaccines are widely available and affordable (e.g., polio, measles, whooping cough, and influenza).
● A passion for justice, human development, equity, and inclusion.
Preferences:
● Experience working in a low-income community is highly desirable.
● Experience working with youth and/or seniors is highly desirable.
● Knowledge of Washington, DC and suburban Maryland governmental and community programs would be desirable.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: · The Coordinator works on-site regularly at up to five communities in Washington, DC and Prince George’s County. The site assignments may change but would remain in the DC metro region. The Coordinator is expected to attend Communities Together weekly team meetings virtually or in person monthly at our offices in Silver Spring and Bethesda, Maryland and occasionally at other communities we serve. Communities Together abides by Federal, State, and local health restrictions to combat the Covid-19 pandemic and requires proof of vaccination for employees working with residents.
COMPENSATION: The starting pay range for this position is $53,550-59,750. The initial salary will be commensurate with applicable experience and expertise. Communities Together offers a competitive benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your resume with a cover letter to our posting on Indeed.com . Successful candidates will be required to complete an employment application, provide references, and participate in more than one interview.
** We are hiring immediately with an expedited process. The position will remain open until filled.
We conduct Federal and State and Web Background Checks on finalists, at the finalist’s initial expense, with full reimbursement if successful, including child maltreatment and abuse records and the Sexual Abuse Registry.
We cannot answer questions until candidates are interviewed. We are unable to respond to applicants not selected for an interview.
Communities Together, Inc. is an EEO (equal employment opportunity) employer.
Our Board of Directors is diverse, and our employees and contractors are diverse
in race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, and other facets of humanity.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20032
Company DescriptionCTI is a nonprofit organization that provides residential engagement and community building programs to low- and moderate-income communities – also known as Affordable Housing. CTI serves more than 7,000 residents in 21 communities in DC, MD, and VA, fostering self-reliance among the community members. We are well-funded, innovative, and growing. Our core program aids residents as they build community with their
neighbors.
Company Description
CTI is a nonprofit organization that provides residential engagement and community building programs to low- and moderate-income communities – also known as Affordable Housing. CTI serves more than 7,000 residents in 21 communities in DC, MD, and VA, fostering self-reliance among the community members. We are well-funded, innovative, and growing. Our core program aids residents as they build community with their\r\nneighbors.