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Public Engagement Director AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps is seeking a Director, of Public Engagement that will lead a team to plan and execute events and initiatives including, but not limited to listening sessions, speaking engagements, summits and convenings, both virtual and in-person. The Director will work closely with senior leadership to create and implement a public engagement strategy in support of AmeriCorps goal and priorities. This is a highly collaborative position within a newly formed unit, and the Public Engagement team works closely with the Office of External Affairs, Office of Government Relations, partnership team, program teams and the Office of Regional Operations.

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Public Engagement Assistant AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps is Seeking a Public Engagement Assistant. The Public Engagement Team works collaboratively with offices across the agency and with external stakeholders to advance AmeriCorps’ strategic plan. The team coordinates and executes events where agency senior leaders (CEO, Board of Directors, Program Directors and Senior Advisors) represent the agency or engage with the public in an official capacity.

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Confidential Assistant AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps is recruiting a Confidential Assistant to support our Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Confidential Assistant will ensure the CEO receives timely & accurate briefing materials and accompany the CEO to meetings and engagements in an administrative support capacity to capture notes, key takeaways, and follow up. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced team in the office of the CEO at a critical time for the agency and the larger national service enterprise. The ideal candidate will be flexible and capable of managing competing priorities with a strong attention to detail. They will be successful if they can pivot quickly and anticipate needs before they arise to ensure the CEO’s schedule and engagements run smoothly.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to candidates who apply by August 26. Please submit a resume and cover letter to Morgan Levey at mlevey@cns.gov. Please include “Confidential Assistant” in the subject line.

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President and Chief Executive Officer Wesley Housing Development Corporation

Reporting to and working with the Board of Directors, the President and CEO helps set and implement our strategic direction and provides internal and external leadership to continually increase Wesley Housing’s impact and raise our visibility and brand.

Key Responsibilities and Initial Priorities
• Effectively manage the transition from a long-term executive so that programs and services continue seamlessly.
• Maintain a positive organizational culture, especially in light of the leadership transition and the move to a new hybrid workspace.
• Continue to lead and support ongoing organizational conversations around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Work with Board and staff to develop a new strategic plan and lead its implementation.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff while fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Evaluate and make recommendations around the changing external economic conditions that impact affordable housing development—such as rising interest rates and supply chain problems—and their impact on Wesley Housing’s finances.
• Interface with Wesley Housing’s external stakeholders, such as local government officials, financial institutions, Virginia Housing, etc.

Experience and Attributes
Successful candidates for the President and CEO role will bring a variety of experiences and attributes to our organization, including some or all the following:
• Passion for Wesley Housing’s mission, including experience in and commitment to developing and maintaining high-quality resident-focused affordable housing.
• Knowledge of affordable housing and experience in real estate development strongly preferred.
• Big picture and strategic, forward-looking thinker with the ability to inspire others.
• Compassionate, confident, inclusive, and inspirational leader with high emotional intelligence who is collegial, consultative and involves others in the decisions and work.
• Significant leadership and management experience leading a complex organization and team.
• Proven business and financial acumen, with experience developing and managing budgets and demonstrated success in maintaining fiscal stability.
• Strong communicator, including well developed written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working for, with, or on a board of directors and supporting involvement in organizational governance.
• Strong work ethic, while practicing and supporting work/life balance.
• Ability to attend periodic evening and weekend meetings with external stakeholders.

APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, upload resume and cover letter. For other inquiries, contact Peggy Sand at Peggy.Sand@marcumllp.com. No other application materials will be reviewed at this time. Resume review begins immediately.

Decisions regarding the recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, and promotion of candidates and staff will be made without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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Bilingual Tenant Organizer Housing Counseling Services

Housing Counseling Services (HCS) is seeking a new full-time tenant organizer to work collaboratively with tenants and tenant groups throughout Washington, DC. The Organizer will assist tenants through the process of forming tenant associations, understanding their rights as DC tenants, and providing the technical assistance necessary to exercise those rights. This role furthers HCS’ goals of empowering tenants to make informed decisions about their housing and to prevent the displacement of low-moderate income tenants from the District.

The organizer will work with low-income District tenants who face bad housing conditions, rent increases, pressure to move, and sale of their property. A primary role of the organizer is to help tenant associations navigate the District’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA). TOPA gives tenants the first right to purchase when buildings are for sale and tenants have many rights and options to consider during this process.

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Director Field Asset Management and Program Administration Division U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

This is an exciting and critical position working within HUD’s Office of Asset Management and Portfolio Oversight (OAMPO). This person will directly work with asset management staff on supporting and processing transactions across HUD’s national portfolio.

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Program Director, Enterprising Women of Color The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif)

The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) is seeking a full-time Program Director for our Enterprising Women of Color (EWOC) program. The Enterprising Women of Color District, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) Business Center (Center) fosters and supports a small business ecosystem for women of color in the National Capital Region. The Center’s robust business services—include financial capital, business advisory services, and networking support—are dedicated to supporting the growth and resiliency of our clients. This Center is powered by Wacif, which has served women entrepreneurs of color since 1987, and is made possible through a partnership with the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA).

The Program Director will oversee Wacif’s EWOC Business Center to support the development, growth, and acceleration of women-owned Minority Business Enterprise’s (MBEs) with robust advisory and technical business services including one-on-one assistance, coaching, trainings, workshops, cohort-based learning, and virtual and in-person education and networking events.

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Program Specialist (Senior Compliance Specialist) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

HUD’s Office of Recapitalization is seeking a Recapitalization Program Specialist (Senior Compliance Specialist) (GS-14) within its Program Administration Office (Policy Division) to be based in either Washington, DC or Chicago, IL. This role will focus specifically on leading coordination with the HUD Office of Inspector General officials and other Federal officials on program audits and independently conducting remote and on-site monitoring for program compliance of affordable housing transactions under the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, a high-profile initiative to significantly improve and preserve deeply affordable housing across the country. Duties may include establishing, tracking and ensuring compliance with corrective action plans, developing standard operating procedures and policy recommendations related to the enforcement of corrective action plans for HUD Multifamily assets or public housing properties undergoing RAD conversions, and working closely with high level officials to resolve complex and sensitive issues, conducting program quality control assessments, and providing technical support to various internal and external stakeholders. Applicants with backgrounds in Federal government program compliance or with extensive experience in monitoring Federal or local programs are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of affordable housing preservation finance is a plus.

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Lending Program Officer LISC DC

LISC DC is seeking a Program Officer to join its community development lending program in the DC Region. We invite people to apply who are passionate about providing capital to lower income and diverse populations, and who possess expertise in community development, finance, real estate development, and/or lending. The Program Officer will help to grow LISC DC’s lending pipeline, from loan origination to underwriting, closing, and asset management to support LISC’s strategic priorities and comprehensive approach to equitable development. Primary responsibilities include identifying opportunities; providing technical assistance to nonprofit and local borrowers; initial vetting of projects and borrowers; structuring financing that meets those needs; and developing key partnerships with public and private leaders. The Program Officer reports directly to the Executive Director and collaborates with LISC staff to structure and deploy mission-based capital to create equitable outcomes for lower-income residents in the DC Region.

TO APPLY:
Please send Cover Letter and Resume via email with “LISC DC Program Officer – Lending” in the subject line to: rjacobson@lisc.org

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Community Coordinator I WinnCompanies

The Community Coordinator works as a core part of our property management team at Annapolis Gardens to support and enhance the quality of life within these communities across Winn’s six key outcome areas: Stable Housing, Employment, Education, Health, Community Engagement and Economic Mobility. The Community Coordinator works with residents, partners, and the community staff to identify needs, interests and opportunities for individuals and the community at large. Utilizing community assessments and one-on-one coaching to establish community needs, the Community Coordinator builds a targeted network of strong community partners across Winn’s outcome areas to develop and coordinate resource referrals/follow-up, targeted interventions, on and off-site programs and support, and community engagement opportunities.

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Chief Financial Officer MANNA

Manna is seeking an energetic and accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to work with Manna’s new President & CEO to advance Manna’s work as a strong and high performing, financially strong organization and support implementation of operational vision and strategy.

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Certified HUD Housing Counselor MANNA

Manna seeks a certified counselor to join its housing counseling team. The successful applicant will be a HUD certified Housing Counselor or have the ability to obtain certification through HUD within 60 days of employment. The Housing Counselor provides education and coaching services in a classroom and one on one setting to discuss topics related to services described above, while managing a continuous client pipeline. Documentation and case management procedures are required as well as best practices in the field of housing counseling.

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Foreclosure & Eviction Counselor MANNA

Manna Inc. seeks a rental eviction & foreclosure prevention specialist. This position works with homeowners and tenants through the metro area at risk for losing their housing. The successful candidate will have certification as Level 3 or Level 5 Foreclosure Counselor, as well as certification as a HUD housing counselor.

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Director of Housing Counseling & Education MANNA

Manna seeks a proven professional to work in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer to lead the homeownership department with high quality programming, education, operational excellence including client communications, and counseling processes based on best practices.

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Assistant Development Manager Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist all staff in the delivery of quality technical, project management and real estate advisory services. To assist all staff in providing Development Management services to Client and for the Company’s Own account. To utilize technology including Word, PowerPoint, publisher and excel in the delivery of Company’s work product. To show initiative, diligence, accountability and follow-thru in one’s work performance.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
• Responsible for successful coordination, completion and submittal of all Requests For Proposals.
• Prepare request for proposals including, but not limited to:
• Coordinate with all team members and review submission for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare RFP template.
• Write, edit and revise all documents as needed.
• Deliver to appropriate agency.
• Review all of Principal’s work for accuracy and completeness.
• Attend business development meetings as required.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
• Assist and Prepare Development Plans including, but not limited to:
• Preparation of Project Schedule.
• Preparation of Project Proforma.
• Preparation of Project Description.
• Preparation of Market Analysis.

Preparation of Construction Budgets.
• Assist in providing research and documentation in the delivery of project development.
• Assist in performing site visits.
• Assist in preparing project underwriting binders.
• Assist in preparing financing applications
• Assist in performing development feasibility studies, including taking photographs, creating written project documents, producing proformas and analyzing sites for potential development opportunities.
• Review all of Principal’s work for accuracy and completeness.

REAL ESTATE ADVISORY SERVICES
• Assist and Prepare research, client work product, project plans, project guidelines, community benefit plans, project-based analyses in excel or word formats.
• Responsible for analyzing and synthesizing data related to project studies.
• Responsible for successful coordination, completion and submission of financing applications.
• Review all of Principal’s work for accuracy and completeness.

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
• Assist in delivering project, development and construction management services to the Company’s clients, this includes but is not limited to:
• Attending project meetings
• Delivering Client work product
• Obtaining Building Permits and other entitlements
• Performing building walk-thrus.
• Assist in design management process.
• Assist in construction management process.
• Assist in the project-based accounting process – including preparing project draws.
• Review all of Principal’s work for accuracy and completeness.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Finance or other relevant degree
• Ten years minimum experience in real estate development
• Expert Knowledge of the Development and Construction process
• Must have excellent finance, communication and writing skills
• Must be a Resident of Virginia, Maryland or Washington D.C.

Salary and Benefits

Commensurate with experience. Healthcare and other benefits available.

Please send resume to NREUV at gigs@nreuv.com

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Project Accountant Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handles Cost Accounting tasks
• Verifies which projects need to be billed and coordinate the accurate and timely billing with the Project Manager according to contract requirements
• Assists in setting up and maintaining the project accounting files
• Communicates with subcontractors and vendors regarding invoices
• Prepare and Submit Applications for Payment with Required Documentation for Assigned Projects
• Review and Process Subcontractor/Team Partner’s Applications of Payment
• Communicate with Project Managers and track payments for subcontractors
• Assist in Maintaining Effective Relationships with Internal and External Partners
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of project accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities in a timely manner
• Assure internal control processes and compliance
• Analyze job cost reports
• Work with project managers to review and prepare draws for lenders and investors
• Recommend and implement agreed process improvements
• Vendor statement reconciliations
• Budget Variance Analysis
• Monitor Property Manager Operating Statements
• Provide year-end support of auditor requirements, which may include research and reconcilement
• Create and submit government reports and tax returns related to projects
• Close out project accounts upon project completion
• Communicate and coordinate with other departments as needed
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned

Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Three years minimum experience in project accounting for construction and development projects
• Knowledgeable of the Development and Construction process
• Consistent attention to detail
• Must have excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work efficiently under deadlines
• Must be a Resident of Virginia, Maryland or Washington D.C.

Salary and Benefits
Commensurate with experience. Healthcare and other benefits available.

Please send resume to NREUV at gigs@nreuv.com

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Director of Real Estate Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director will be involved in the company’s development platform by managing the property acquisition, due diligence, facilitating the underwriting, closing of real estate transactions and managing project managers, staff and third-party consultants from project concept to
completion. The duties below outline the responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive list. As the needs of the company change, these duties may be modified as needed.

Role and Responsibilities
• Identify new acquisition opportunities.
• Supervise project managers and direct their work through all phases of real estate development.
• Train and mentor project managers/assistant project managers as appropriate.
• Research potential funding sources and assist project managers with financial structuring.
• Supervise design, consultant and construction team selection.
• Review and approve project pro formas, funding applications, legal documents, loan, agreements, schedules, budgets and draw requests.
• Provide focused leadership and expertise to project design, construction and cost containment.
• Develop documents and provide recommendations based on key findings that may affect the return and financial performance of the proposed deal
• Coordinate with construction team to ensure projects are completed as per plan and budget
• Create and maintain comprehensive project schedules and checklists with milestones for entitlements, financing, permitting and construction. Coordinate team responsibilities to meet deadlines and goals, fulfil. reporting requirements and provide updates to the CEO, APAH Board and other relevant parties.
• Ensure all aspects of the project adhere to company development standards.Maintain on-going communications with the executive team, equity partners, and other key business leaders affiliated with the project to provide periodic updates on the progress against schedule and budgets, surfaces and resolves issues that may compromise the project delivery schedule or costs, and responds quickly and with urgency to questions, concerns, and requests for information
• Complete various human resources, financial, administrative, and other reports/analysis and perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local market brokers, institutional and equity partners, lenders, real estate owners, and other key stakeholders.
• Present projects to the Principal for approval.
• Maintain a collaborative and supportive team environment and provide ongoing staff training.
• Serve as a representative of NREUV and spokesperson for its projects and mission.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and partners, including public officials, government agencies, lenders and investors.
• Perform other duties as may be necessary to further NREUV’s mission.

Experience & Qualifications
• 10 years+ as a Project Manager managing low-income housing tax credit projects and with supervisory responsibilities.
• Extensive affordable housing development experience including property due diligence and acquisition, land use and entitlement, site planning and design, and construction.
• Extensive financial structuring experience including securing public subsidies, low-income housing tax credits and tax-exempt bonds.
• Strong analytical and problems solving skills; good client and public presentation skills; and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent managerial skills; ability to initiate and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with team members, colleagues, consultants, local government agencies, lenders/investors and community stakeholders.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in an efficient and timely manner; ability to work well under pressure; and ability to successfully meet project deadlines.
• An entrepreneurial and creative approach to problem-solving in the field of real estate development; enthusiasm and team-building spirit.
• Ability to work effectively with various community groups (including CEDC residents, government and private lenders, members of the business community; as well as, surrounding neighbors of proposed developments) to listen and respond to community
concerns.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite including sophisticated real estate financial analysis using MS Excel.
•Ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment.

Ability to organize and schedule tasks in support of multiple deadlines and projects; detail oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Finance or other relevant degree
• Ten years minimum experience in real estate development
• Expert Knowledge of the Development and Construction process
• Must have excellent finance, communication and writing skills
• Must be a Resident of Virginia, Maryland or Washington D.C.

Salary and Benefits

Commensurate with experience. Healthcare and other benefits available.

Please send resume to NREUV at gigs@nreuv.com

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Real Estate Financial Analyst Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares complex financial models to evaluate potential new development or investment opportunities. Models include project and portfolio level performance and
structured finance.
• Create financial models to evaluate property investment exit strategies with operating costs/revenue and income streams.
• Underwrite real estate projects including rents, interest rates, project budget and operating expenses
• Update financial models with actual cost data to evaluate investments
• Prove out budget by performing detailed underwriting of each budget line item
• Assist with the preparation of multifamily applications for financing
• Perform market research to determine/verify a project’s economics and to verify assumptions used in models.
• Identify economic/general issues with potential economic impact.
• Work with Development Managers to resolve finance-related development issues.
• Assist with acquisition and development due diligence.
• Perform rental rate analysis. Cultivate broker relationships for market information.
• Perform special projects/analysis for the principal executive.
• Summarize and present findings and recommendations succinctly.
• Assist with due diligence of new acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and cash flow projections for existing properties
• Assist in development of asset management plans for the multifamily portfolio
• Assist in quarterly lender reporting
• Conduct monthly and quarterly reviews and expense variance analysis
• Supplemental analysis for line-item review and preparation of property budgets & reforecasts.
• Assess economic, demographic and real estate market data.Prepare financial packages and presentations for equity investment, acquisition, predevelopment, development and disposition, etc.
• Work closely with accounting to complete the month-end closing and provide the monthly financial review for senior management team.
• Reads, abstracts, and analyzes real estate-related documentation (i.e., offering memorandums, leases, term sheets, LOIs and contracts).
• Performs due diligence and research of real estate markets and tenants.
• Clearly and concisely communicates findings to all relevant parties.
• Prepares clear concise summary documentation and spreadsheets that support and explain the basis of the analyses for use in presentations, proposals and/or reports; presents research and underwriting recommendations to decision makers.
• Interacts with Senior Management relative to the evaluation of acquisitions and underwriting strategies.
• Updates underwriting in conjunction with review and input by members of the department.
• Completes special projects and Adhoc reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Must be in a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Real Estate or a related program.
• Must have high proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel is a must.
• Must have outstanding quantitative skills.
• Must be able to work independently, be reliable and organized.
• Must be professional, energetic and positive.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Salary and Benefits

Commensurate with experience. Healthcare and other benefits available.

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Real Estate Development Coordinator Jubilee Housing
Position Description:

The Real Estate Development Coordinator is responsible for managing activities and workflows associated with Jubilee’s affordable housing and commercial real estate development pipeline. The role reports to the Director of Real Estate and works closely with internal team and external partners. An exciting new position within the organization that works with project execution for multiple projects simultaneously.

Specific Duties:

Assists the team with overall project execution

Ensures compliance with project business plan in all aspects of the development process

Responsible for project controls, such as scheduling and budget tracking

Tracks and manages information flow for projects

Desired Qualifications:

Degree in real estate project management preferred; or other equivalent experience

Strong quantitative skills

Proficient in data and project management programs

Smart, highly motivated, persistent problem solver

Effective communicator and relationship manager

Salary:

$60 – $75k, commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, STD, LTD, and Life insurances, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, transportation stipend and a matched contribution retirement plan.

Background, Reference Checks, and Drug Screening:

Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a drug screening and will be required to consent to a pre-employment background and reference checks as a condition of employment.

Covid-19:

As a condition of employment, all external candidates must provide proof that you are fully vaccinated from COVID-19, as of your first day of employment, unless a request for an accommodation has been approved or agree to. If you are not vaccinated, you must agree to having testing done at least once a week.

“Fully vaccinated” means two (2) weeks have passed since your last dose of a two-dose series or two (2) weeks after a single-dose vaccination.

To Apply:

Please email your resume and a cover letter to rmannon@jubileehousing.org. Please reference Real Estate Development Coordinator in the subject line.

Jubilee Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Lead Case Worker Samaritan Ministry

SMGW seeks is seeking an enthusiastic, engaging, and dedicated person to provide casework to existing participants, recruit new participants through community connections, track participants’ progress on goals, and collaborate with volunteers to provide the best possible participant experience.

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Executive Director Bright Beginnings

Bright Beginnings seeks an Executive Director to build on a 30-year tradition of delivering nurturing and evidence-based educational, therapeutic, and social services to children and their families experiencing homelessness in the Washington, DC region. The Executive Director will contribute leadership to programming that will empower children to learn, succeed academically, and achieve their dreams while their families move from homelessness to self-sufficiency.

The Position
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will embody and fortify Bright Beginnings’ commitment to excellence and equity by attending to the whole child and incorporating a two-generation approach, being a learning organization, and having an evidence-based, data driven culture. The Executive Director of Bright Beginnings is responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of a quality Head Start program for infant/toddlers including the educational, health, nutrition, social services, and parental involvement for homeless pre-school children. The Executive Director also:

Community-Facing Functions
• Represents the Center in the larger community and in advocacy arenas to help respond to the needs of low-income children and their families.
• Ensures the maintenance and upkeep of the Center so that it remains welcoming to families and conducive to learning and creative exploration.
• Participates in fundraising and development, which includes proposal writing independently and as a team member with Board members, staff, and consultants.
• Establishes new resources and maintain existing support (in-kind, financial, partnerships, volunteers, and interns) to enhance the Center’s ability to serve children.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with foundation representatives, contract monitors, and other key partners such as the Office of Head Start, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), and other directors of community-based organizations that align with the mission of Bright Beginnings.

Staff Supervision
• Supervises staff to ensure maximum parent participation through the establishment and development of Parent Policy Council, Parent Internship Program, and cohort programming aligned to parent’s goals on the Family Partnership Agreement.
• Supervises the Education and the Program Directors in developing appropriate programs for Board approval.
• Recruits, trains, and evaluates staff on an on-going basis. This includes the clear establishment of annual performance goals, corrective action for poor performance, regular staff meetings, and development of job descriptions. Governance and Operations
• Attends all Board meetings and retreats, as directed, including the preparation of a mont

Governance and Operations
• Attends all Board meetings and retreats, as directed, including the preparation of a monthly program report, which serves to inform the Board of program activities, accomplishments, challenges, and the evolving needs of the client population.
• Develops annual program budget for Board Approval.
• Monitors and approves all expenditures and ensures appropriate management of all program revenue in collaboration with the Accountant, President, and Treasurer of the Board.
• Communicates interim financial needs with the Board in a timely fashion to maximize resources and eliminate program disruptions.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and local government licensing and reporting requirements and regulations, including writing reports required by funders (private and public).
• Ensures the adherence to the highest level of practice and ethics standards, consistent with the mission and character of Bright Beginnings, Inc.

Skills and Attributes
Ideal candidates for this position will share a philosophy and mission compatible with the goals and purposes of Bright Beginnings. They must also believe in Bright Beginnings’ values of:
Community, Integrity, Respect, Professionalism

The committee welcomes applicants with a variety of experiences and attributes, including:
• Demonstrated administrative ability to plan, organize, direct, evaluate and refine comprehensive services to children and their families.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of early childhood education, including theories and principles of human growth and development, broad working knowledge relative to the needs of homeless children, including experience with exceptional needs.
• Nonprofit Management Experience.
• Established track record in curriculum and program development.
• Head Start administrative experience strongly preferred.
• Fundraising experience, and the ability to assess an organization’s need for resources to operate effectively and attain sustainability.
• Relationship building capacity to become acclimated to the community, partners, staff, and board.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise a team of professionals serving low- income families.
• Change management capabilities to guide staff following a transition in an ever-evolving world.
• Effective verbal and written communications with experience in advocacy, public relations, proposal writing, fundraising and policy development.
• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Administration or related field with five (5) years post master’s degree experience in childcare or similar setting working with children ages 0-5 from low-income backgrounds.

Bright Beginnings offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Application Process
To apply, upload resume, cover letter, and salary requirements here. No other documents will be collected and reviewed at this time. For inquiries, contact Olive Idehen at Olive.Idehen@marcumllp.com or Adrienne O’Rourke at Adrienne.Orourke@marcumllp.com. Resume review begins immediately and will continue until a candidate is hired by the organization.

BBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy and commitment to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as administer all personnel actions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, status as a qualified disabled individual, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, place of residence, or membership in any other class protected in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions regarding recruiting, hiring, and promotions are made on the basis of individual qualifications related to the requirements of the position. Likewise, the administration of other human resources matters such as compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions-in-force, recall, training, education and social/recreational programs are free from any discriminatory practices.

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Employment Specialist Building Bridges Across the River, Skyland Workforce Center
JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Employment Specialist

Status: Full-Time

Salary: $45,000

Reports to: Director of Skyland Workforce Center

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Building Bridges Across the River (Building Bridges) provides residents East of the Anacostia River access to the best-in-class facilities, programs and partnerships in arts and culture, economic opportunity, education, recreation, health and well-being. Building Bridges Across the River (Building Bridges) envisions a future in which the residents East of the Anacostia River experience vital, thriving communities characterized by social, cultural, economic and racial equity. In order to combat past and current structural inequities, Building Bridges develops and manages facilities and programs in Wards 7 and 8 including the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC), THEARC Farm, THEARC Theater, 11th Street Bridge Park, and Skyland Workforce Center. BBAR’s first facility was THEARC, which at 203,000 square feet represents the largest social service, multisector, nonprofit collaboration in the country.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Employment Specialist is employed by Building Bridges Across the River and reports to the Director, Skyland Workforce Center. Skyland Workforce Center is a project of Building Bridges Across the River, a ward 8 nonprofit.

Skyland Workforce Center (SWC) engages individuals, businesses, government, and community-based organizations to provide a continuum of holistic, high-quality workforce development programs in one location, leading to work-ready employee candidates, job placement, economic self-sufficiency, and improved quality of life.

Six on-site partners collaborate at the Center: Byte Back, Calvary Women’s Services, Life Asset, Marshall Heights Community Development Organization, Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington, and Southeast Ministry. Together, they provide a range of services and opportunities to job seekers and others working toward self-sufficiency through employment. In addition to coordinating these organizations’ hallmark programs, the Center also assists local employers with meeting their hiring needs.

The Employment Specialist works with participants on their job search, helping them develop resumes and complete applications. The Employment Specialist also connects with employers and helps manage training programs. Most responsibilities fall under the categories listed below. However, the duties may shift, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as the Center evolves.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Search Assistance
- Work with the Case Manager to connect with participants who need help with resume development and job search
- Assist participants in developing resumes; review resumes and provides suggestions for improvement
- Record participant progress in the HIRE DC database
- Help participants identify training needs and make referrals to internal and external training providers
- Identify barriers to employment and provide referrals to the Case Manager or to other services
- Assist participants in their job search, including researching opportunities and completing online applications
- Develops relationships with employers to hire Center participants
- Coordinate hiring events at the Center
- Communicate with other workforce providers about opportunities and events
Retention
- Conduct regular check-in calls with participants to follow up on their job search progress
- Track and report on participant’s activities at 30-, 60-, and 90- day intervals to be used in program and project evaluations
Volunteers
- Assist the Director with recruiting and training volunteers
- Coordinate volunteer time slots
- Schedule participants to work with volunteers
Training Management
- Assist the Director in planning and managing on-site training courses
Office + Project Support
- Support the Center Director with maintaining a collaborative and welcoming environment for participants and staff
- Represent the Center at training, meetings, and community events
- Assist with event logistics, and provide reception coverage as needed
QUALIFICATIONS

Key Characteristics
- Sincere interest in meeting the needs of community members with absolute, genuine respect for every person who walks in the door
- Outstanding customer service orientation: outgoing, friendly demeanor; ability to respond calmly to people who are frustrated and to de-escalate challenging situations
- Demonstrable team player, willing to assist as needed
- Able to take initiative, work independently, and ask for assistance, clarification, and direction when needed
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and balance competing priorities
- Flexible and adaptable to shifting needs and priorities
- Capable of meeting deadlines and performing the work accurately and thoroughly
- Ability to maintain appropriate personal/professional boundaries
Skills + Abilities

Required:
- Minimum of 1 year of direct or related experience
- Proficient computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office
- Experience using databases and handling confidential information
- Strong organizational, verbal, and writing skills
- Experience interacting with people from all walks of life, including those who may display mental health challenges
Preferred:
- Demonstrable familiarity with local social service providers and resources
- Previous experience working with community-based nonprofits
- DC Resident or resident of the neighborhoods immediately surrounding the Center
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Tenant Organizer Housing Counseling Services

Housing Counseling Services (HCS) seeks an energetic self-starter to provide outreach, training, and technical assistance to low and moderate-income District tenants. The Tenant Organizer will join a dynamic team of co-workers who seek to empower low and moderate-income tenants through education and outreach. The Tenant Organizer will provide technical assistance to tenants so that they understand their rights and opportunities and can make their own informed housing choices.
HCS is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization founded in 1972 to provide comprehensive housing counseling, training, advocacy, and technical assistance to low and moderate-income tenants, homebuyers, homeowners, and the homeless. Our goal is to build sustainable communities through informed housing consumers.

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The Grants and Development Officer aids the Institutional Advancement department for Jubilee Housing by clearly and effectively translating our culture, values, and tone into engaging and dynamic written content. This position will be able to manage grants from identification to close-out and write persuasive, technically precise, compelling content for foundation, government, and corporate grant proposals.

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Wacif – Multiple Positions Wacif
Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) is hiring for a number of new positions. Please see below:
For more information on the positions and how to apply, please go to https://wacif.org/get-involved/careers/.
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