Community & Resident Engagement Coordinator

Community & Resident Engagement Coordinator: DC + Prince George's County Starting Salary Range: $56,750 – 61,750 (DOE) Communities Together Inc is a nonprofit organization that provides residential engagement and civic community-building programs to low- and moderate-income communities (aka affordable housing or AH). We support more than 8,800 residents in 31 communities in Washington, DC, MD and VA, fostering self-reliance and building community through the activities, services, and resources we arrange. We are well-funded, innovative, and growing. Our core program supports residents as they build community with their neighbors. Our website is CommTogether.org . Summary The Community & Resident Engagement Coordinator (CREC) supports several affordable housing (AH) communities. We are seeking a coordinator to support communities in Washington, DC and Maryland. It is a hybrid position. The Coordinator will divide their time between up to 6 sites in Washington, DC and Prince George’s County and their home. The site assignments may change in the future since we are a flexible organization seeking to serve where needed and sustain our level of excellence for every community. The position’s goals 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 an experienced team supervisor. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Develop, plan, and coordinate programs, services, and activities to help improve the lives of families and 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 seniors, working adults, and/or youth is highly desirable. Knowledge of Washington, DC and Prince George’s County governmental and community programs is desirable. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The Coordinator works on-site regularly at up to six communities in Washington, DC and Maryland. 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 one of our offices in Silver Spring or Bethesda, Maryland and occasionally at other communities we serve. Communities Together abides by Federal, State, and local health restrictions to combat the disease outbreaks and requires proof of vaccination for employees working with residents. COMPENSATION: The starting pay range for this position is $56,750-61,750. 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 Idealist.org. 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 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.