Isles, Inc., is a nationally recognized nonprofit community development and environmental organization with the mission to foster more self-reliant families in healthy, sustainable communities
The Project Manager will establish and supervise the Regional Housing Opportunity Center.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Setting up an appropriate office for the Regional Housing Opportunity Center.
Hiring a housing counselor.
Assist in the design and implementation of the Regional Housing Opportunity Center’s Opportunity Housing program.
Help 25 South Jersey families move to higher opportunity towns during the first year.
Develop relationships with key area organizations in target area to support program including; landlords, local groups, neighbors, faith institutions, property management companies, schools, health and human services agencies and businesses.
Work with partners to develop Regional Housing Opportunity Center’s marketing plan.
Customize “Efforts to Outcomes” (ETO) database to track participants progress.
Become familiar with high opportunity housing locations and develop high opportunity database.
Preparation of grant applications and reports.
Work to educate the public on the importance of housing choice.
Req. candidate profile :
Bachelor’s degree required. Masters degree in a related field is desirable.
2 years of work experience in community development or related field
Experience working with diverse communities.
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders and facilitate collaborative processes.
Strong writing skills.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point.
Excellent organizational, strategic and development skills.
Solid organizing and creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to foster a spirit of community, cooperation and sense of shared-mission.
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