What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Program Coordinator (Lakeside Casitas) position at Project Access?
Project Access provides programs and services to over 27,000 children, families, and seniors living in affordable housing communities across the country. We strive to empower residents of affordable housing communities through our onsite services, aiming to create pathways for self-reliance and personal growth.
Join the Project Access team and create impact in the lives of our residents. Hear from them and how their lives have changed: www.project-access.org/success-stories/
The opportunity
The Resident Services Coordinator designs and implements programs that enhance community life for residents of all ages. They serve as a vital link between residents and services, creating value through targeted initiatives that address community needs. This role requires an innovative, proactive individual who excels in an autonomous environment, driving positive long-term outcomes through an understanding of the communities in which they serve.
What You'll Do
Project Access participates in E-Verify
The Pay Range For This Role Is
22.50 - 22.50 USD per hour(Lakeside Casitas - AZ)
Join the Project Access team and create impact in the lives of our residents. Hear from them and how their lives have changed: www.project-access.org/success-stories/
The opportunity
The Resident Services Coordinator designs and implements programs that enhance community life for residents of all ages. They serve as a vital link between residents and services, creating value through targeted initiatives that address community needs. This role requires an innovative, proactive individual who excels in an autonomous environment, driving positive long-term outcomes through an understanding of the communities in which they serve.
What You'll Do
- Implement core programs and services, which include connecting, engaging, and empowering residents across four initiatives: Economic Stability, Education for Youth & Families, Health & Wellness, and Community Building.
- Conduct outreach and survey resident needs through community engagement aligned with our four pillars.
- Coordinate and oversee an after-school program and teen program encompassing homework assistance and educational enrichment activities.
- Independently plan, prepare, and facilitate resident-facing workshops and group sessions. When external partners are unavailable, deliver core topics directly to maintain consistency and resident engagement.
- Develop & maintain partnerships with local providers to deliver services and workshops.
- Plan & facilitate community-building events that foster safe and meaningful relationships between community members.
- Provide residents with information & referrals to access community resources and services, specifically connecting residents with nonprofit partners who deliver services within our four pillars framework.
- Support food distribution needs in the community, including maintaining food bank partnerships and distribution management.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with the property management team, scheduling regular communication sessions.
- Organize and conduct monthly outreach requirements including door-to-door outreach, digital/virtual outreach, and physical presence in high-traffic locations.
- Recruit, select, train, and oversee volunteers and interns who support programming at the Resource Center.
- Use personal automobile to acquire program supplies and donations and attend offsite meetings (mileage reimbursed at IRS rate).
- Publish monthly newsletters and calendar of events.
- Collect & submit program outcomes data with emphasis on social impact data collection to measure outcomes within our four pillars.
- Provide input and adhere to budgets for resident service programs, including authority to utilize funds for contractors when needed.
- Four years of experience in multi-family housing or related fields such as social services or community outreach; or a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
- Minimum of one year experience in both:
- after-school programs or educational settings for youth
- serving diverse populations, demonstrating cultural competency and community awareness
- Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Publisher, Outlook). Basic with Adobe Acrobat, Canva, Salesforce, Concur.
- Strong time management, administrative, and organizational skills.
- Self-starter, multi-tasker, and strong communicator
- The physical activity of this position includes minimal bending, walking, kneeling, reaching, and step climbing. Able to lift up to 30 pounds, which includes large boxes of food for a supplemental food distribution program.
- Valid Driver’s License, clean driving record, and current automobile insurance
- CPR & First Aid certified (or obtained within 90 days of hire)
- Successful completion of background check
- This is a full-time, non-exempt position
- Schedule:
- Mon/Weds: 9am-5:30pm
- Tues/Thu/Fri: 9:30am-6pm
- One week each month: Saturday from 9am-12pm, shifting Monday schedule to 12:30pm-5:30pm that week
- Location: Lakeside Casitas Apartments, 8250 E Golf Links Rd, Tucson 85730
- Wage: $22.50/hr
- Benefits offered:
- Health insurance, dental insurance, short-term disability, term life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Additionally, the following voluntary benefits are available at 100% employee cost: vision insurance, voluntary life insurance, pet insurance, and supplemental benefits.
- Safe Harbor 401(k) with 4% company match
- Paid time off 14 paid holidays
Project Access participates in E-Verify
The Pay Range For This Role Is
22.50 - 22.50 USD per hour(Lakeside Casitas - AZ)
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