Community Housing Connector (Part-Time)

ACHIEVEability; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

ACHIEVEability in West Philadelphia is hiring a Community Housing Connector to engage residents and connect them to housing resources, City programs, and community services. You will work door-to-door, at community events, and through referrals to connect neighbors with essential services.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong communication, and the ability to work evenings or weekends. You will conduct outreach, gather feedback, and collaborate with partners to promote housing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in community outreach, customer service, social services, housing services, or related fields.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort engaging residents in community settings.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct door-to-door outreach in West Philadelphia neighborhoods.
• Share information about housing and homeownership programs.
• Connect residents with referrals and community resources.
• Assist residents with application and documentation processes.
• Attend community events and represent ACHIEVEability.
• Track outreach activities and resident engagement.
• Gather community feedback and identify housing-related needs.
• Collaborate with ACHIEVEability staff and City partners.

Skills

Door-to-door outreach

Housing services

Community outreach

Communication

Data entry

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Email

Spreadsheets

Online systems

Job description

About ACHIEVEability

ACHIEVEability partners with West Philadelphia residents to break the cycle of poverty and foster a thriving community. Through direct services, advocacy, and community engagement, we support more than 4,000 residents each year as they pursue housing stability, economic mobility, and personal growth. We are looking for energetic and creative problem solvers eager to help support individuals and families in reaching their full potential.

Help Connect Neighbors to Housing Resources

Compensation: $16.82/hour

ACHIEVEability is seeking a Community Housing Connector to engage residents throughout West Philadelphia and help connect them to housing resources, City programs, and community services. If you enjoy working with people, building relationships, and making a direct impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Conduct door-to-door outreach in West Philadelphia neighborhoods.
• Share information about housing and homeownership programs.
• Connect residents with referrals and community resources.
• Assist residents with application and documentation processes.
• Attend community events and represent ACHIEVEability.
• Track outreach activities and resident engagement.
• Gather community feedback and identify housing-related needs.
• Collaborate with ACHIEVEability staff and City partners.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in community outreach, customer service, social services, housing services, or related fields.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort engaging residents in community settings.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Commitment to ACHIEVEability's mission and community-centered approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable engaging residents door-to-door and at community events.
• Ability to use basic technology, including email, spreadsheets, and online systems.
• Experience in community outreach, customer service, housing, social services, or related work.
• Familiarity with West Philadelphia neighborhoods.
• Knowledge of housing resources and community services.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Why Join ACHIEVEability?

• Make a meaningful impact in West Philadelphia communities.
• Gain experience in housing advocacy, outreach, and resident engagement.
• Work alongside passionate community leaders and partners.
• Help residents access resources that strengthen housing stability and quality of life.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to conduct in-person, community-based outreach in Philadelphia, PA, including walking door to door within the assigned Community Housing Connector Service Area.
• Ability to stand, walk, speak, listen, and engage residents during outreach, tabling, trainings, community events, and meetings.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move outreach materials, flyers, event supplies, documents, or equipment up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to use a phone, tablet, computer, electronic portal, or digital reporting/canvassing tool to enter information and track outreach activities.
• Ability to travel locally within the assigned service area for outreach, resident follow-up, meetings, trainings, and events.
• Ability to work in office, community, residential, and event settings, depending on the needs of the position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ACHIEVEability is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Pay: $16.82/hour

Schedule: Up to 80 hours per month