Job Title: Communications & Engagement Assistant

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Department: Development, Communications & Engagement

Reports To: Chief Development and Communications Officer

Direct Reports: None

Housing Up builds thriving communities in Washington, DC by developing affordable housing and offering comprehensive support services to homeless and low-income families. In addition to being a nonprofit affordable housing developer, we provide permanent supportive housing, rapid re-housing and transitional housing. We believe that people who have safe, affordable housing and genuine opportunities are empowered to transform their lives.

Over the past 33 years, our organization has grown from serving 14 families in one building in Northwest DC to serving more than 900 families throughout the city. Housing Up is now one of the city’s largest homeless services providers and is a critical partner in the District’s plan to end family homelessness. Housing Up is a Housing First organization and is proud to be a critical partner in Mayor Muriel Bowser’s plan to make homelessness “rare, brief, and nonrecurring”.

• Support the Community Engagement Manager (CEM) in recruiting, training and scheduling volunteers;
• Assist the CEM in identifying and communicating to potential community and corporate partners;
• Assist in coordination of events at different affordable housing communities in DC; and
• Support the Community Engagement Manager in building resident service programs across sites.

• Maintain organization’s day-to-day communications channels by drafting monthly social media content and developing monthly newsletter under the direction of the Senior Manager of Development & Communications (SMDC);
• Assist coordination of and help with strategy of annual video and photography projects with vendor partners;
• Monitor current news for Housing Up related topics;
• Under direction of the Chief Development & Communications Officer (CDCO) and SMDC, build a media outreach list for PR opportunities; draft pitches as needed; and
• Work with Housing Up’s program team to identify compelling client stories and maintain a consistent client story database.

• Working with the SMDC, manage the Bloomerang donor database and gift recognition process that includes entering donations, sending acknowledgement letters, completing first-time donor calls and keeping the database up to date;
• Assist in crafting and reviewing letters of intent, grant proposals and grant reports for foundation funding; and
• Other duties as required.

• 1-3 years of experience at a nonprofit, advocacy or issue-based organization;
• Excellent and compelling writing skills, including a strong grasp of English grammar, punctuation, copy editing, and proofreading skills;
• Experience in social media content creation and management;
• Excellent listening, problem-solving and organizational skills;
• Self-motivated, independent worker who is eager to learn;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and Adobe/design app; and
• Ability to work long and irregular hours where necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business administration, marketing, or related field preferred; and
• Experience with donor management systems such as Bloomberg is a plus.

• Hybrid work environment.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.

Salary and Benefits

Salary $50,000-$55,000 (Depending on qualifications and experience). This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus! Housing Up offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan with company match, paid vacation and sick leave, commuter benefits, summer Fridays, tuition assistance, new hire/referral bonuses, professional development budgets, and a work environment aimed at a healthy work-life balance.

Vaccine Protocol

Housing Up has made the safety of our clients, staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, all staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or new employee at Housing Up, you will be required to comply with the organization’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment to work at any Housing Up location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement from human resources and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Housing Up is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.