Resident and Civic Engagement Manager
Description:
Resident and Civic
Engagement Manager Job Posting
Madison Park Development Corporation (MPDC) is an active and
established community development corporation (CDC) that serves the Roxbury
neighborhood of Boston with our housing and community development activities.
Our mission is to develop and preserve quality, mixed-income housing in
Roxbury, and to promote the renaissance of Dudley Square as a thriving
neighborhood business district, recognized as a center of commerce and culture
that anchors the economic revitalization of Roxbury. We are an organization of
about 35 employees working throughout various departments.
MPDC seeks a full time Resident and Civic Engagement
Manager. The Resident and Civic
Engagement Manager must be self-motivated with direct experience in
administration, community based programs and outreach in the Roxbury area.
Position Description:
MPDC is committed to identifying residents with potential
leadership skills and cultivating those skills by providing leadership training
for adults and professional development for youth and encourages its residents
and community members to participate in the political process and to actively
engage appointed and elected officials.
Reports to: Director
of Community Action
Status: Full-time,
exempt
Location: Roxbury,
Massachusetts
Salary: $70,000
annually
Responsibilities:
Develop and support resident leaders
Coordinate resident participation in the annual,
three-day, national NeighborWorks Community Leadership Institute (CLI) and
other capacity building opportunities
Support implementation of annual CLI
projects/programs
Provide strategic advice to MPDC staff
Support resident directed goals and interactions
at MPDC properties
Maximize resident services provided by third
party property managers
Coordinate monthly meetings with property
management Resident Service Coordinators (RSCs) from four management companies
With respect to social services and resident
engagement, act as a central point of communication between property management
staff and MPDC staff
Coordinate major events that celebrate
community, support social cohesion and encourage civic participation,
including:
Annual Unity Day, typically held at Madison Park
Village, National Night Out Against Crime, typically held at Orchard Gardens,
Senior Resource Fair, typically held at Hibernian Hall, Donuts With Delegates –
an annual meeting with local, state and national elected officials, candidates
forums, and other annual events, with support from Communication and Marketing
Manager
Strategically leverage outside resources to
support MPDC residents
On a non-partisan basis, work with RoxVote
Coalition partners to increase voter registration and participation in Roxbury
by targeting MPDC residents and collecting and analyzing VAN data to develop
strategies to:
- Remind
people about the election
- Organize meetings and events, including at
least two major events such as candidates forums,to share information and create excitement about the election
- Highlight Reasons to vote and provide information on the voting process
- Create visibility about the election through posters and displays in other public areas
- Conduct Get Out the Vote drives
- Conduct a phone bankto a specified list of residents
- Highlight a ballot question– encouraging “yes” or “no” vote or staying neutral.
- Help new voters participate in the process
including youth, new citizens and other
first time voters
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a strong vision,
energy, and entrepreneurial spirit. In addition, strong candidates will have:
- A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience,
including at least two with a non-profit organization that engages in
community organizing and/or resident leadership
- The ability to work effectively in
collaboration with diverse groups of people
Sophisticated knowledge and experience in
community organizing
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal
communication skills
Experience working with diverse populations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Publisher
Working knowledge of Salesforce and VAN software,
preferred
Ability to balance multiple projects while
performing at a high level
Excellent organizational skills, including
workload management and the ability to complete tasks with a minimum
supervision.
Bi-lingual in English/Spanish, a plus.
How To Apply:
Benefits:
This is a full-time salaried positon with benefits. Some
weekends and evenings required. MPDC offers an extensive benefits package.
Application Process:
Please submit your resume to hr@madison-park.org. Visit
our website at www.madison-park.org for more information about MPDC.
Apply by:
January 03, 2019
About this Organization:
MPDC is a community development corporation with an embedded performing arts center, Hibernian Hall in Dudley Square, Roxbury. We work to revitalize the neighborhood through arts and culture; affordable housing; historic preservation and communityaction.