Community Engagement Manager

Housing Alliance PA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); À distance; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to engage individuals with lived experience of poverty, housing instability, and homelessness in public policy advocacy, voter education, and community initiatives across Pennsylvania.

You will lead voter education, organize community conversations, support policy advocacy with the Policy Director, assist with eviction prevention efforts, and help coordinate conferences like Homes Within Reach.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid computer skills including basic data handling.
• Experience with organizations focused on poverty or housing instability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsabilités

• Lead voter education and engagement initiatives during election years.
• Organize and facilitate community conversations; collect stories to inform policy decisions.
• Coordinate with the Policy Director on legislative advocacy meetings and events.
• Assist with eviction prevention activities and housing-related projects across Pennsylvania.
• Support Homes Within Reach Conference planning and Rural Housing Summit coordination.
• Draft and edit electronic communications; update website content and social media.
• Supervise interns and AmeriCorps members; assist with priorities as needed.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Data management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Description du poste

The Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania Is Seeking a Community Engagement Manager

Community Engagement Manager – Position Summary

The Community Engagement Manager at the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania is responsible for engaging individuals with lived experience of poverty, housing instability, and homelessness in public policy advocacy, voter education, and community-based initiatives. The position works collaboratively with Housing Alliance staff and community partners to elevate the voices of those most affected by Pennsylvania’s affordable housing challenges and support policies that expand access to safe, decent, and affordable homes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Community Engagement and Voter Education: Lead voter education and engagement initiatives during election years, develop educational resources, recruit participating organizations, and maintain relationships with individuals and community partners.
• Community Conversations: Organize and facilitate community conversations, collect and document stories from people with lived experience, and use their insights to inform policy and program decisions.
• Policy Advocacy: Coordinate with the Policy Director on legislative advocacy meetings, state and federal advocacy events, and opportunities for people with lived experience to share their stories with elected officials.
• Housing Initiatives: Participate in eviction prevention activities and assist with other housing-related projects throughout Pennsylvania.
• Conference and Event Planning: Serve as a key member of the annual Homes Within Reach Conference planning team, helping develop workshop content, recruit and prepare speakers, and coordinate logistics. Provide similar support for the Rural Housing Summit when applicable.
• Communications: Support the organization's external communications through drafting and editing electronic communications, updating website content, contributing to newsletters and social media, and helping implement the organization's social media strategy.
• Supervision and Additional Support: Supervise interns and AmeriCorps members as needed and assist with other organizational priorities as funding and needs evolve.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, solid computer skills, and preferably experience with data management. Previous experience working with organizations focused on poverty or housing instability, community engagement, or advocacy is expected. Candidates should be able to work independently and collaboratively and have a valid driver's license and insurance, with access to reliable transportation. Preference is given to candidates living in Western or Central Pennsylvania.

Work Arrangements:

The position is remote, with travel required up to 25%. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some evening and weekend commitments.

In summary: The Community Engagement Manager connects people and organizations to advance affordable housing solutions in Pennsylvania. The role combines community organizing, advocacy, voter education, event planning, and communications, with a strong emphasis on ensuring that the experiences and perspectives of people affected by housing instability inform public policy and organizational initiatives.

Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania
1501 Cherry Street