PROGRAMS COORDINATOR, COMMUNITY LIFE SERVICES

Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) is seeking a full-time PROGRAMS COORDINATOR, COMMUNITY LIFE SERVICES, to serve in the Community Life Department.

Who we are: MHP is an active and growing nonprofit organization, founded in 1989, that develops, acquires, rehabilitates, and builds quality homes to meet the growing need for affordable housing in Montgomery County and neighboring communities. MHP’s community-based projects and programs includes providing affordable rents, developing educational programs for residents to develop skills that expand their opportunities and balance their lives, and implementing neighborhood revitalization efforts in communities impacted by economic challenges and mass transit construction.

Summary Job Description: Reporting to the Director of Resident Services (DRS), the Programs Coordinator, Community Life Services will ensure the success and quality of the educational and human services programs offered at selected MHP owned affordable housing located in Montgomery County.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and manage social programs at selected properties, and staff on site programs under the supervision of DRS.
• Ensure the regular delivery of information through meetings, flyers, newsletters and phone calls, and perform outreach work by talking to residents, site managers and other site staff.
• Supervise classroom staff
• Purchase snacks and supplies
• Facilitate parent meetings
• Lead classroom and community activities
• Collect report cards
• Enter attendance
• Recruit students
• Collect and report data

Other Responsibilities:

• Conduct community meetings and organize community events under the supervision of DRS.
• Ensure the successful operation of the programs by supervising on site program staff.
• Recruit and manage volunteers.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of college credit or a Bachelor’s degree in social work or family development.
• Three years or more of community building/development experience.
• Experience working closely with people of diverse backgrounds and populations at risk.

Primary skills:

• Community Building/Engagement/Event Coordination
• Project Management 
• Volunteer Management/Development
• Verbal and Written Communications

Expectations:

• Highly motivated individual with the ability to exercise initiative and leadership
• Able to independently manage and administer several community programs
• Excellent oral, computer, and written communication skills
• Must be flexible and able to work some evenings and weekends
• Must be bilingual (English and Spanish)

Compensation: Salary will be based on applicable experience.

Application Process: To apply, please submit your resume, a one-page cover letter, and salary requirements, to hrjobs@marcumllp.com. Please include the job title “Programs Coordinator, Community Life Services” in the subject line of your email. The cover letter should address why you’re excited to work at Montgomery Housing Partnership and why you’re qualified for this specific position.