Resident Engagement Specialist at AHC Inc

Arlington, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Education, Program Management, Child Development, Cross-Cultural Competency, Community Engagement, Classroom Management, Trauma-Informed Practices, Event Planning, Resource Coordination, Family Engagement, Differentiated Learning, Collaboration, Communication, Support Services, Networking, Workshops

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Background: AHC is a non-profit affordable housing developer and service provider with offices in Baltimore, Maryland, and Arlington, Virginia. Our growing portfolio of 54 multifamily rental communities provides over 8,300 homes in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Mission: At Affordable Homes & Communities, our residents are at the heart of all we do. AHC builds opportunities by creating quality homes with holistic resident services. We drive change through innovation, genuine partnerships, and responsible investment. Resident Services Goal: Transformational Engagement - Build and sustain healthy, beautiful, and equitable communities with our residents to open doors through which they can create homes, neighborhoods, and the lives they want to live. The four cornerstones of Resident Services programming are Education, Economic Mobility, Health & Wellness, and Community Engagement. Position Summary: AHC is proud to continue its long-standing education programs at Gates of Ballston (GOB), one of our largest and most vibrant communities in Arlington, Virginia. GOB is a diverse, garden-style community with over 400 apartment homes and a centrally located community center that serves as a hub for learning, support, and opportunity. We are seeking a passionate and driven Resident Engagement Specialist in Education to lead our K–12 afterschool programs, support academic success, and engage families through educational workshops and events. In this role, you will collaborate with AHC’s social services team and local partners to ensure students and families have access to the resources they need to thrive. This is a full-time, salaried position (40 hours/week), with a typical schedule of 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM to align with afterschool and evening programming. Duties and Responsibilities: * Oversee afterschool and teen tutoring programs for 20-25 children and 20 teens, respectively * Coordinate parent workshops for 5-20 parents and adult workshops for 10-50 adults * Plan and execute community-building events for 50-100 residents * Implement high-quality programming with a focus on educational and social services * Connect residents with community resources and support services * Design and facilitate differentiated learning goals * Establish classroom management strategies based on trauma-informed practices * Build relationships with local schools, libraries, and non-profits Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in education (Master’s degree preferred) * Experience in child development and program management * Cross-cultural competency * Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends Working at AHC: The Resident Services Team may work remotely on Fridays. Flexibility is required to meet programming needs outside normal business hours. AHC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a health reimbursement account (HRA) for eligible employees; employer-paid life insurance; employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA); a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching and discretionary contributions; voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, life and AD&D, identity theft, and legal coverage; transit and cellphone stipends; free parking; mental health support including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); paid federal holidays, including time off during Christmas week; paid vacation and sick leave; and professional development opportunities. AHC is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening. AHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state and local law.

Responsibilities

The Resident Engagement Specialist will oversee afterschool and teen tutoring programs, coordinate workshops for parents and adults, and plan community-building events. They will also connect residents with resources and implement high-quality educational programming.