Community Life Program Lead

The Community Builders Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO accruals

Employer contributions to HSA

Life & Disability Insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company%20

Transit and dependent care FSA

Job summary

The Community Builders, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager for Community Life in Boston to lead activities across Dorchester properties and our neighborhood food pantry. You will supervise a small team, partner with residents and stakeholders, and drive programs aligned with housing stability, education, and mobility.

This role emphasizes data-informed decision making and collaborative program development. Reporting to the Director of Community Life - Dorchester, you will build partnerships, manage

Qualifications

• Experience building partnerships with social service providers and organizations.
• Demonstrated management/supervision ability and ability to motivate site staff and partners.
• Experience using data and evaluations to inform practice and design.
• Experience engaging with residents from diverse backgrounds in housing stabilization.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (oral and written) required.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and implementation of the Community Life CSP and annual workplan.
• Supervise CL Service Coordinators, interns, and volunteers; oversee food pantry operations.
• Report progress and manage CL activities ensuring high-quality, resident-centered approaches.
• Support residents facing housing instability by connecting to reliable resources.
• Coordinate biennial CLQ data collection from residents across sites.
• Collaborate with property management to assess issues and provide referrals.
• Develop partnerships with local providers focused on housing stability, education, mobility, health, and leadership.
• Provide move-in orientations and staffing guidance for CL operations.
• Manage administrative tasks including MOUs and petty cash reconciliation.
• Ensure data input for all CL staff in CL Connect; track grant deliverables and budgets.
• Participate in professional development and share best practices.
• Coordinate with Boston-based staff and attend bi-monthly managers meetings.
• Prioritize tasks and communicate needs for support.

Skills

Partnership building

Staff supervision

Data-driven practice

Resident engagement

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

CL Connect database

Job description

The Community Builders, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager for Community Life in Boston to lead activities across Dorchester properties and our neighborhood food pantry. You will supervise a small team, partner with residents and stakeholders, and drive programs aligned with housing stability, education, and mobility.

This role emphasizes data-informed decision making and collaborative program development. Reporting to the Director of Community Life - Dorchester, you will build partnerships, manage