Manager, Community Building and Engagement at NeighborWorks America

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Aug, 26

Salary

98000.0

Posted On

25 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Event Planning, Community Leadership Development, Facilitation, Budget Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Assistance, Resident Engagement, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Spanish Proficiency, Grantmaking, Peer Learning, Public Policy

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

*This role will be hybrid, requiring two days each week in office, and can be based out of any of our Kansas City, MO; New York City, NY; or Washington, D.C. Corporate Offices. NeighborWorks as a Company and an Employer At NeighborWorks® America, our people are humble, passionate and creative. We lead with empathy, encourage curiosity and embrace ambiguity. For over 45 years, Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp., a national, nonpartisan nonprofit organization known as NeighborWorks America, has worked to make every community a place of opportunity. Our network includes nearly 250 organizations in every state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. NeighborWorks America offers grant funding, peer exchange, technical assistance, evaluation tools and access to professional learning as the nation’s leading trainer of housing and community development professionals. NeighborWorks network organizations provide affordable homes, owned and rented, financial counseling and coaching, community building through resident engagement, and collaboration across health, employment and education. If our mission inspires you, read on to learn more about how you can support our work. Caring for communities starts with caring for our internal community, our staff. Picture yourself in a collaborative and diverse hybrid environment surrounded by colleagues who challenge, encourage and inspire you. This opportunity offers an impressive total rewards package that includes a 401(k) match of up to 12%, 11 paid holidays, generous leave (including 40 hours of paid volunteer time) and industry-leading benefits. Start your career with NeighborWorks America and take advantage of our Staff Training and Education Program (STEP), designed to support continued learning and professional development. Our benefits are designed to support staff holistically, enabling them to give their best in both work and life. We are a mission-based organization committed to fostering a high-performing culture guided by our core values: * We hold ourselves and each other accountable. * We act with integrity. * We lead with curiosity. * We pursue excellence with courage. * We respect, honor and celebrate each other. * We collaborate with purpose. Work at a Glance: Community-focused professional specializing in events, projects, and partnerships. Position Summary: Within the Community Initiatives Department, the Community Building and Engagement (CB&E) program supports organizations across the NeighborWorks network to collaborate with residents to realize their shared visions. The program ensures that network organizations are positioned to achieve impact in their efforts to strengthen social connections, develop resident leaders, and support resident-driven groups. Under the supervision of the Senior Director, CBE, the Manager develops resources and implements programming to support the effectiveness of the NeighborWorks network and the community development field in community building and engagement activities, with a primary focus on resident leadership development. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: 1. Co-lead overall planning, design, and delivery of the Community Leadership Institute (CLI), a resident leadership program which consists of team building, training, peer-learning, and grants to support team projects. 2. Manage the Dorothy Richardson Awards for Resident Leadership, including the nomination and selection process, and design of a national recognition program. 3. Support the design and development of pilots, technical assistance, grants, convenings and peer-learning opportunities to strengthen resident leadership models across the NeighborWorks network. 4. Support the design, planning and facilitation of network peer learning including a monthly CB&E Collective and the annual CB&E Meeting. 5. Cultivate and maintain strong cross-divisional relationships to advance CB&E goals and priorities across the NeighborWorks network. 6. Represent NeighborWorks and the CBE program at internal and external events and on working groups or task forces. 7. Stay up to date on trends, challenges and opportunities that affect local and national efforts aimed at promoting resident leadership. 8. Other job-related duties as assigned to advance the goals and objectives of the Community Initiatives Department, NeighborWorks America, and the NeighborWorks network. Nature of Work Contacts: The Manager will interact with a diverse group of NeighborWorks staff, NeighborWorks network members, community residents, consultants, external partners, funders, and other stakeholders from within and outside NeighborWorks America. Fiscal Responsibilities: The Manager will be responsible for managing project budgets and supporting grantmaking processes and procurement activities. Required Minimum Qualifications: (a) Education: A bachelor’s degree is required; a graduate degree in a related field (e.g. leadership, public policy, urban planning, social work, or nonprofit management) is preferred. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. (b) Experience: At least five (5) of professional experience working to develop, implement, promote, and evaluate efforts aimed at strengthening social connections, developing resident leaders, and supporting resident-driven groups. Direct experience with community development nonprofits leading comprehensive, place-based and/or resident-led efforts is preferred. (c) Licenses, Certifications: None specified (d) Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * Knowledge in community development or community planning with a focus on community leadership development. Experience engaging directly with residents, stakeholders, and intersectional communities at the local level and/or in support of regional or national networks is preferred. * Demonstrated project management experience, including independent management of project goals, budgets, and timelines as well as coordinating with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders to implement project plans. * Prior experience with event planning and management, including budget management, logistics planning, and coordination with multiple stakeholders. * Demonstrated experience facilitating meetings of at least 20 people and delivering presentations, both in person and through online platforms (e.g. Zoom, Teams). * Experience developing and deploying technical assistance, peer learning, tools, and training to spread knowledge and adoption of promising practices. * Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize, plan, organize and carry out multiple assignments in a fast-paced work environment * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing reports, publications, or presentations that promote new ideas and share best practices. * Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and successfully interact with people at all management and support levels, as well as people of diverse socio-economic backgrounds. (e) Technology: Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite. Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in leadership, public policy, urban planning, social work, nonprofit management or related fields is preferred. Preference will also be given to candidates who are proficient or fluent in Spanish. Working Conditions: (a) Travel: Up to 20% including frequent overnight absences from employee’s place of residence. (b) Physical/Sensory Demands: Work is performed in an office and field setting; extensive computer usage. (c) Hybrid work environment - requires two days in the office Special Provisions: None Specified. Salary Range: $72,000-$98,000 The salary offered for the role will be based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, internal equity, and the candidate’s qualifications/professional experience. Requisition Close Date: June 5, 2026 The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools is strictly prohibited as candidates seeking employment with NeighborWorks America engage in our interview process. Prohibited uses of AI include but are not limited to, drafting and submitting misleading resumes, using or referencing AI-produced answers during any portion of our interview process, or using an AI notetaking tool. Candidates are welcome to take notes, but using AI is not permitted. Prohibited use of AI during the interview process will result in immediate disqualification. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NeighborWorks America will consider reasonable accommodations requested by candidates seeking employment with our organization.

Responsibilities

The Manager develops resources and implements programming to support resident leadership development and community building across the NeighborWorks network. Key duties include co-leading the Community Leadership Institute and managing the Dorothy Richardson Awards for Resident Leadership.