Resident Engagement Specialist – Education & Community

Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC); Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Employer matching

Paid federal holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) seeks a passionate Resident Engagement Specialist in Education to lead K–12 afterschool programs and engage families through educational workshops and events. You will collaborate with AHC’s social services team and partners to connect students and families with resources.

Schedule includes 11:00 AM–7:00 PM to align with programming. Role requires experience in child development and program management, with flexibility for evenings and some weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in child development and program management.
• Cross-cultural competency.
• Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee afterschool and teen tutoring programs for 20-25 children and 20 teens.
• Coordinate parent and adult workshops.
• Plan and execute community-building events for 50-100 residents.
• Implement high-quality programming with a focus on educational and social services.
• Connect residents with community resources and support services.
• Design and facilitate differentiated learning goals.
• Establish classroom management strategies based on trauma-informed practices.
• Build relationships with local schools, libraries, and non-profits.

Skills

Child development

Program management

Cross-cultural competency

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Job description

Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) seeks a passionate Resident Engagement Specialist in Education to lead K–12 afterschool programs and engage families through educational workshops and events. You will collaborate with AHC’s social services team and partners to connect students and families with resources.

Schedule includes 11:00 AM–7:00 PM to align with programming. Role requires experience in child development and program management, with flexibility for evenings and some weekends.