Community Program Coordinator (Southfork MHC)

Project Access Inc; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 56,735,000 - 80,805,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Term life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vision insurance (voluntary)

Voluntary life insurance (employee pay

Job summary

Project Access Inc. is seeking a Community Program Coordinator for Southfork MHC in Belton, MO. The role focuses on implementing multi-pillar programs, resident engagement, and partnerships to empower residents of affordable housing communities.

The position is full-time, non-exempt with a 9am-5:30pm style schedule (Wed–Sat, Tue), located at Southfork MHC. Wage is $24/hr, with health and other benefits provided, and additional voluntary options available.

Qualifications

• Experience in community outreach, resident services, social services, education, youth programming, multifamily housing, or relevant field preferred.
• Ability to build relationships, engage residents, and conduct proactive outreach in community settings.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, initiative, and independent work style.
• Experience with youth, families, older adults, and diverse populations.
• Commitment to welcoming, inclusive, supportive resident environment.
• Bachelor's in Social Work or related field preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Implement core programs and services across four pillars: Economic Stability, Education for Youth & Families, Health & Wellness, Community Building.
• Conduct outreach and survey resident needs.
• Coordinate and oversee after-school and teen programs with homework help and enrichment.
• Plan and facilitate resident workshops and group sessions, delivering core topics when partners unavailable.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local providers to deliver services and workshops.
• Plan and host community-building events to foster relationships.
• Provide residents with information and referrals to access services with nonprofit partners.
• Support food distribution and manage food bank partnerships.
• Maintain relationships with property management and schedule communications.
• Organize monthly outreach including door-to-door and digital efforts.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and interns.
• Use personal vehicle for supplies and offsite meetings (IRS mileage reimbursed).
• Publish monthly newsletters and events calendar.
• Collect program outcomes data focusing on social impact across pillars.
• Assist with budgets for resident programs and contractor funding when needed.

Skills

Community outreach

Resident services

Youth programming

Multifamily housing

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Canva

Salesforce

Concur

Job description

Community Program Coordinator (Southfork MHC)

Project Access Inc Belton, Missouri, United States

About this position

Project Access provides programs and services to over 27,000 children, families, and seniors living in affordable housing communities across the country. We strive to empower residents of affordable housing communities through our onsite services, aiming to create pathways for self-reliance and personal growth.
Join the Project Access team and create impact in the lives of our residents. Hear from them and how their lives have changed: www.project-access.org/success-stories/

The Resident Services Coordinator designs and implements programs that enhance community life for residents of all ages. They serve as a vital link between residents and services, creating value through targeted initiatives that address community needs. This role requires an innovative, proactive individual who excels in an autonomous environment, driving positive long-term outcomes through an understanding of the communities in which they serve.

What you’ll do

• Implement core programs and services, which include connecting, engaging, and empowering residents across four initiatives: Economic Stability, Education for Youth & Families, Health & Wellness, and Community Building.
• Conduct outreach and survey resident needs through community engagement aligned with our four pillars.
• Coordinate and oversee an after-school program and teen program encompassing homework assistance and educational enrichment activities.
• Independently plan, prepare, and facilitate resident-facing workshops and group sessions. When external partners are unavailable, deliver core topics directly to maintain consistency and resident engagement.
• Develop & maintain partnerships with local providers to deliver services and workshops.
• Plan & facilitate community-building events that foster safe and meaningful relationships between community members.
• Provide residents with information & referrals to access community resources and services, specifically connecting residents with nonprofit partners who deliver services within our four pillars framework.
• Support food distribution needs in the community, including maintaining food bank partnerships and distribution management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the property management team, scheduling regular communication sessions.
• Organize and conduct monthly outreach requirements including door-to-door outreach, digital/virtual outreach, and physical presence in high-traffic locations.
• Recruit, select, train, and oversee volunteers and interns who support programming at the Resource Center.
• Use personal automobile to acquire program supplies and donations and attend offsite meetings (mileage reimbursed at IRS rate).
• Publish monthly newsletters and calendar of events.
• Collect & submit program outcomes data with emphasis on social impact data collection to measure outcomes within our four pillars.
• Provide input and adhere to budgets for resident service programs, including authority to utilize funds for contractors when needed.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in community outreach, resident services, social services, education, youth programming, multifamily housing, or a related field preferred; equivalent lived, volunteer, or community-based experience may also be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, engage residents, and conduct proactive outreach in a community-based setting.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to take initiative in a role that requires independence, follow-through, and consistent resident engagement.
• Experience or comfort working with youth, families, older adults, and diverse populations.
• Commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for residents.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Community Development, or a related field preferred, but not required.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Publisher, Outlook). Basic with Adobe Acrobat, Canva, Salesforce, Concur.
• The physical activity of this position includes minimal bending, walking, kneeling, reaching, and step climbing. Able to lift up to 30 pounds, which includes boxes of food for a supplemental food distribution program.

Credentials/Certifications

• Valid Driver's License, clean driving record, and current automobile insurance
• CPR & First Aid certified (or obtained within 90 days of hire)
• Successful completion of background check

The details:

• This is a full-time, non-exempt position
• Schedule:
  • Wednesday through Saturday: 9am - 5:30pm
  • Tuesday: 10am - 6:30pm
• Location: Southfork MHC, 1301 North Scott Ave, Belton, MO
• Wage: $24/hr
• Benefits offered:
  • Health insurance, dental insurance, short-term disability, term life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Additionally, the following voluntary benefits are available at 100% employee cost: vision insurance, voluntary life insurance, pet insurance, and supplemental benefits.