Communities Together Inc is a nonprofit organization that provides community and resident engagement programs to low- and moderate-income communities (aka affordable housing or AH). We support more than 8,750 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 strongly every year. Our core program build community and foster residents’ resilience and growth. Our website is CommTogether.org.
Summary
The Senior Coordinator supports two to three affordable housing (AH) communities in Washington, DC. This is a new position designed to build a vibrant and cohesive community at two or three existing housing complexes. The Senior Coordinator will increase resident opportunities, build strong resident relationships and residents’ financial resilience, foster community stewardship, and support residents in their ability to sustain independent living. The Senior Coordinator will be on-site at their “home base” community in Northwest DC three full days a week. In that community, the Senior Coordinator will manage and coordinate existing programs and resources with other nonprofit providers who are already in place. Core responsibilities for the position include program planning, coordination, and execution with partner organizations; program evaluation and reporting; site budget management; and relationship-building to support residents’ personal and community goals. The Coordinator works collegially with team members, clients, partner providers, and residents to ensure that residents’ core needs and goals are met. The Senior Coordinator works full-time, communicates in both Spanish and English, and reports to a Manager. They may support our organization with additional administrative duties as well.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
● Manage and coordinate programs with partner organizations on- and off-site.
● Develop, plan, and coordinate programs, services, and activities to help improve the lives of resident families.
● Communicate and build relationships with residents in Spanish and English.
● Survey residents to seek their program preferences, goals, and needs.
● Engage in outreach to build a sense of community.
● Assist residents with personal and career goal development and attainment.
● Learn and facilitate our core community-building program.
● Research and provide information on community resources to residents.
● Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of programs.
● Identify, establish, and implement improvements in the efficient management of programs, goods, and services.
● Coordinate with the client ownership group, property management firm, and the Communities Together team.
● Provide community referrals for social services, community services, rental assistance, enrichment, recreational, career, and educational activities.
● 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, including managerial or administrative duties.
LICENSE: Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:
● At least two years of successful experience coordinating with or managing other organizations or partner programs.
● Proficiency in written and oral Spanish and fluency in English.
● At least two years of experience in resident 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-19and other communicable diseases for which vaccines are widely available and affordable (e.g., polio, measles, whooping cough, and influenza).
● A passion for justice and equity, human development, and an inclusive approach to the diversity of humanity.
Preferences:
● Experience working in a low-income community is highly desirable.
● Experience working with families, working adults, youth, and/or seniors is highly desirable.
● Knowledge of Washington, DC’s governmental and community programs is desirable.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: · The Senior Coordinator works on-site regularly at one community and both on and off-site at one to two communities in the Washington, DC area. They are 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 $62,250-66,750. 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 provide references from current or former supervisors 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 based in Maryland. We are an independent nonprofit with an independently elected Board of Directors. We are unaffiliated with any other organization with the initials “CTI”. Our Board and staff teams are diverse in race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, and other facets of humanity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,250.00 - $66,750.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- coordinating other organizations: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20009
