What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Specialist position at People Inc?
Position Overview: People Inc. is looking for a Community Support Specialist to join our Program Development team in Prince William County. In this role, you’ll provide technical assistance and capacity building to under-resourced nonprofits and public service organizations, helping them strengthen their operations and expand their impact in the community. You’ll also help us build strategic partnerships across the region.
This is a hybrid position, with occasional travel or in-person attendance at meetings, trainings, or agency events as needed. The applicant should live in or near Prince William County, VA
Important Skills and Qualifications: The following skills and qualifications are important for this position. If you are unsure if your skills are a perfect match, apply anyway and let us decide.
- Organizational Planning: This position requires an ability to conduct needs assessments and SWOT analyses, facilitate planning sessions, and support program design and budget development.
- Project Management: This position requires an understanding of project management, specifically as it pertains to developing timelines, deliverables, and work plans, supporting project oversight, and coordinating the teams and stakeholders who make implementation happen. Leadership and facilitation skills are preferred, with the ability to work with a wide range of individuals and partners.
- Funding Development: This position requires the ability to research grant opportunities, support grant writing, assess grant readiness, and help develop funding plans. Strong writing skills, with the ability to take complex ideas and present them clearly in written materials, is highly important.
- Data and Evaluation: Develop logic models, evaluation plans, and data collection tools, and use findings to shape recommendations and action plans. The preferred candidate will have the ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex information.
- Partnership: The preferred candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop and maintain meaningful partnerships throughout the region. This role requires professionalism and the ability to represent People Incorporated effectively in regional and local collaborations, community initiatives, and other activities that promote the organization and its programs.
A bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least four years previous experience with nonprofit management is preferred, but applicable skills and experience will be accepted in lieu of these qualifications.
Working at People Inc.: We’re an organization that’s committed to improving the lives of those we serve. With your help, we can make a difference in our own communities. Your work at People Inc.
will contribute to our vision of building futures and realizing dreams for clients, and ultimately, our community. You might be a good fit to work with us if:
- You’re committed to making a difference every day and want a career that reflects your values
- You want to work alongside dynamic professionals in a fast-paced environment
- You would prefer to leave the suits at home
- You want to work for a company that values you as a person, providing ample leave time and stellar benefits.
Benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan; medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans. Employees also receive 15 paid holidays and a very generous paid time off program.
People Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program and a smoke/drug free workplace. Auxiliary Aids and Services are Available Upon Request to Individuals with Disabilities. For access to Virginia Relay (Telecommunications Relay Service) dial "711" or toll free 800-828-1120 (TTY) or 800 828-1140.
Position is open until filled. Applications received by November 9th will be given first consideration.
Monday through Friday; 8 am to 4:30 pm
40 hours/weekly
Salary : $28 - $33