WHO WE ARE:

Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, HRI Community Resources, Inc. (HCR) is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that works closely with HRI Communities, LLC (HRIC) and HRI Management, LLC (HRIM) to ensure that the residents of owned and/or operated apartment communities have access to needed community and supportive services. Additionally, HCR works with neighborhood groups and anchors non-profit organizations in these communities to advance the well-being of the surrounding neighborhoods through philanthropic partnerships.

HRIC is a full-service real estate development company focused on the creation and preservation of affordable and mixed-income housing. HRIC is vertically integrated with expertise in development, construction, design, governmental relations, environmental matters, historic landmark design, and property management through its affiliate HRIM.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Community Resource Director works with and manages direct service providers to ensure community resources are delivered to targeted resident populations of properties operated by HRIM. The Community Resource Director identifies philanthropic partners and establishes relationships with them to fill service gaps that HRIM’s residents may need at selected properties. They frequently communicate with the HRIM Property Manager of designated properties to develop philanthropic service programs, solicit services and/or resources from appropriate partners, and administer third-party service provider agreements for performance and compliance with the reporting and other requirements of their contracts with HCR. Additionally, the Community Resource Director manages the HCR scholarship program to provide scholarships to eligible residents through an application process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identifies organizations to provide third-party community and supportive services to selected HRIM-operated properties
• Manages relationships with third-party community and supportive service providers. This includes tracking compliance with the requirements of their contracts with HCR, such as monthly reporting and delivery of services to residents
• Compiles data on outcomes being achieved through the delivered services and prepares a quarterly report for the HCR Board of Directors on those results
• Communicate and coordinate with HRIM Property Managers for the selected properties that are receiving supportive services to ensure the third-party providers are meeting expectations in accordance with their contracts and, conversely, that the third-party providers have access to information and other items at the properties that they need to be successful in delivering the services
• Works with the HCR Board of Directors and/or Executive Director to identify which HRIM-operated properties are to receive third-party community and supportive services through the stewardship of HCR
• Works with the HCR Board of Directors and/or Executive Director to determine if there is a targeted resident population (e.g., single-parent households or senior citizens) to be served at selected properties
• Assists the HCR Board of Directors and/or Executive Director to identify and pursue grants and other funding opportunities to cover the costs of applicable contracts with third-party service providers. Develop a comprehensive fundraising plan and strategies to meet funding needs
• Administers the annual HCR Scholarship Program, subject to the availability of funding

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree with a preference for Public Health Administration, Social Work Counseling, Health Systems Administration, Business Administration, or Finance related degree
• Three years of relevant work experience with a preference for non-profit community or supportive service delivery organization experience
• Experience building strategic partnerships. Grant writing and contract program monitoring experience is considered a plus
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are required
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and applicable Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• A true self-starter capable of accomplishing complicated tasks with limited supervision

WE OFFER COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:

• Affordable Health Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness Program)
• Employer-Paid Benefits
• 401K with Company-Matching
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Discounted Hotel Stays
• Tuition Assistance

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled