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Executive Assistant

Summary:

Opportunity Communities (OppCo) is hiring a full-time, primarily remote Executive Assistant, reporting directly to the CEO. Are you interested in affordable housing and community building? Would you like to reduce economic disparities? Do you want to support organizations who are working to advance better housing policy? Do you pride yourself on your organizational and communications skills? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this position could be for you!

Overview:

OppCo is a non-profit member organization that provides locally-based non-profit community developers (CDCs) who are building vibrant neighborhoods with an opportunity to achieve the benefits of a larger-scale entity without losing local independence and control. By centralizing financial management, purchasing, human resources, data and evaluation, information technology, and other management functions, and by sharing expertise in core programs central to the business of community developers (real estate, asset management, and resident services), OppCo members are better able to meet the need within their communities, to achieve deeper impacts in their core lines of business, and to ensure that change is equitable.

The Executive Assistant is an essential member of our team, providing general and administrative support to OppCo’s CEO and senior leadership team, and ensuring the smooth operations of OppCo’s Board of Managers.

Responsibilities:

Providing essential project management and administrative support to the CEO and senior team. This includes:

Scheduling Senior Team (internal leadership) and Executive Team (cross-network leadership) meetings & providing meeting support, as needed.
Scheduling Board and Board Committee meetings, as well as Board social events and retreats, as needed. Providing logistical support for Board members (travel arrangements, reimbursements for expenses, etc.)
Developing and distributing Board and Committee meeting materials.
Collaborating with administrative staff at member organizations on cross-network communication, meetings and events.
Preparing and maintaining meeting minutes.
Managing the work flow related to new member recruitment, including coordinating due diligence, scheduling new member exploration meetings and coordinating follow up.
Assisting the Senior Team in maintaining the OppCo network online community (intranet) to ensure information is accurate, up-to-date and accessible to members.
Working with Resource Development to maintain accurate donor records and regular outreach to donors.
Ensuring corporate contacts are up to date and well organized.
Planning, coordinating and implementing special events.
Serving as administrative backup for other senior team leaders, as needed.
Qualifications:

Three or more years of experience in an administrative role reporting to upper management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional interpersonal skills and a customer service orientation
Strong time-management skills and an ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects
Proficiency with office productivity tools and an aptitude for learning new software and systems (we regularly use Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive, DropBox, Salesforce, Zoom, and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Ability to work in a diverse environment, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate across difference
Flexible, motivated team player, willing to adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to the organization and its employees
Ability to work from home and willingness to come into office as needed for meetings and events.
Preferred skills and qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
Experience in developing internal processes and filing systems
Experience with the Google Suite and SalesForce
Experience taking meeting minutes
To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter

Opportunity Communities (OppCo) provides all administrative and operational infrastructure for OppCo and its Network Members. OppCo and members Nuestra Comunidad, North Shore CDC and The Neighborhood Developers, are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring and it is important to us to bring on team members who are passionate about our mission and reflect the BIPOC, immigrant and linguistic backgrounds of the communities our members serve.

Executive Assistant & Board Liaison

Summary:

Opportunity Communities (OppCo) is hiring a full-time, primarily remote Executive Assistant & Board Liaison, reporting directly to the CEO. Are you interested in affordable housing and community building? Would you like to reduce economic disparities? Do you want to support organizations who are working to advance better housing policy? Do you pride yourself on your organizational and communications skills? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this position could be for you!

Overview:

OppCo is a non-profit member organization that provides locally-based non-profit community developers (CDCs) who are building vibrant neighborhoods with an opportunity to achieve the benefits of a larger-scale entity without losing local independence and control. By centralizing financial management, purchasing, human resources, data and evaluation, information technology, and other management functions, and by sharing expertise in core programs central to the business of community developers (real estate, asset management, and resident services), OppCo members are better able to meet the need within their communities, to achieve deeper impacts in their core lines of business, and to ensure that change is equitable.

The Executive Assistant and Board Liaison is an essential member of our team, providing general and administrative support to OppCo’s CEO and senior leadership team, and ensuring the smooth operations of OppCo’s Board of Managers.

Responsibilities:

Providing essential project management and administrative support to the CEO and senior team. This includes:

Scheduling Senior Team (internal leadership) and Executive Team (cross-network leadership) meetings & providing meeting support, as needed.
Scheduling Board and Board Committee meetings, as well as Board social events and retreats, as needed. Providing logistical support for Board members (travel arrangements, reimbursements for expenses, etc.)
Developing and distributing Board and Committee meeting materials.
Collaborating with administrative staff at member organizations on cross-network communication, meetings and events.
Preparing and maintaining meeting minutes.
Managing the work flow related to new member recruitment, including coordinating due diligence, scheduling new member exploration meetings and coordinating follow up.
Assisting the Senior Team in maintaining the OppCo network online community (intranet) to ensure information is accurate, up-to-date and accessible to members.
Working with Resource Development to maintain accurate donor records and regular outreach to donors.
Ensuring corporate contacts are up to date and well organized.
Planning, coordinating and implementing special events.
Serving as administrative backup for other senior team leaders, as needed.
Qualifications:

Four or more years of experience in an administrative role reporting to upper management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional interpersonal skills and a customer service orientation
Strong time-management skills and an ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects
Proficiency with office productivity tools and an aptitude for learning new software and systems (we regularly use Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive, DropBox, Salesforce, Zoom, and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Ability to work in a diverse environment, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate across difference
Flexible, motivated team player, willing to adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to the organization and its employees
Ability to work from home and willingness to come into office as needed for meetings and events.
Preferred skills and qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
Experience in developing internal processes and filing systems
Experience with the Google Suite and SalesForce
Experience taking meeting minutes


To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter

Opportunity Communities (OppCo) provides all administrative and operational infrastructure for OppCo and its Network Members. OppCo and members Nuestra Comunidad, North Shore CDC and The Neighborhood Developers, are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring and it is important to us to bring on team members who are passionate about our mission and reflect the BIPOC, immigrant and linguistic backgrounds of the communities our members serve.

The Neighborhood Developers (TND) is hiring a full time, hybrid Organizing/Community Building Director to lead its community building team. Do you believe people with lived experience should determine the solutions to our most pressing issues? Do you care about housing justice? Do you want to stop displacement? Do you feel housing and health equity are connected? Do you like managing a passionate team of organizers? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this position could be for you!

TND is a non-profit community development organization with a mission to create strong neighborhoods enabling community members to secure a stable home, achieve economic mobility, and determine their own future. We build affordable homes, support households to achieve greater financial mobility, and, through our Community Building program, organize community leaders on issues related to neighborhood conditions as well as social and housing justice. TND’s headquarters is in Chelsea, where it has operated since 1978. The organization was invited into Revere in 2010, and since 2018, we are also offering some of our services in Everett. For more information see www.theneighborhooddevelopers.org.

Our Community Building team creates opportunities that build person-to-person and people-to-place relationships, focuses on developing the skill and will of residents to take on leadership roles at TND and in our communities, and encourages civic engagement and activism to promote approaches and policies that stop displacement and preserve economic, social, ethnic, and racial diversity. You can find a great graphic representation of our approach here. In this position, you will have the opportunity to lead a team that works with community members in Chelsea, Revere, and Everett to support a network of involved and empowered members of our community, to help them shift power, and to make a difference all on a flexible work schedule that requires some evening and weekend work. We offer competitive compensation and good benefits (scroll down here).

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Development and Administration

Develop, manage, and implement TND’s community building programs.
Work collaboratively with the Community Building team to set annual goals that advance TND’s strategic plan.
Manage a strong team of passionate organizers, service members, fellows, interns, and volunteers and support their professional development.
Staff Community Building board subcommittee.
Help develop and monitor annual program budgets and manage program expenses.
Provide written updates about the team’s accomplishments to the board.
Support grant application and reporting in partnership with the Resource Development team.
Evaluate success of the program in partnership with the Data & Learning team.
Develop new programs or outreach efforts, as needed.
Represent TND at municipal and partnership meetings and continue to build productive relationships with partners, stakeholders, and coalitions.
Identify internal opportunities for collaboration to continue to embed organizing in all of TND’s programs.
Community Building Programs

Build relationships with community members through 1:1 meetings.
Recruit residents to the local resident groups and for leading events, such as the annual Bosson Park Block Party and Shirley Ave Cultural Festival.
Facilitate and support the activities and events of local resident groups.
Help create, plan, and implement leadership development programs, such as the TND’s Board Leadership Boot Camp.
Support leaders in the development and implementation of campaigns related to TND’s mission.
Build a culture of resident leadership, civic engagement, and collective action.
Identify emerging needs, issues, and trends among residents related to health equity, housing, economic, and social justice.
Collaborate with other community organizations in our community and connect residents to opportunities for action.
Help implement TND Community Building events.
Desirable Qualifications:

A commitment to TND’s mission.
Community organizing, outreach, or equivalent experience.
Prior experience or familiarity with one or more of the following: (1) housing justice, (2) anti-displacement strategies, (3) affordable housing development, (4) placekeeping, (5) community planning, (6) project management, (7) equitable neighborhood planning, and (8) public space design and construction.
College graduate or equivalent experience.
Bilingual English-Spanish (both written and spoken).
Case management or program management experience.
Team management and supervision experience.
Experience building trusting relationships across race, ethnicity, class, and generation.
Understanding of and/or experience working with government systems.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, committed to the larger whole.
Responsible, self-motivated, and able to carry out and prioritize multiple ongoing projects.
Genuine enthusiasm for meeting, motivating, and involving people in community activities and developing collaborative community and municipal partnerships.
Excellent oral and written communication and facilitation skills, warm and engaging presence.
Skillful organizer with demonstrated initiative for problem-solving.
Strong computer skills (we regularly use Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Canva, DropBox, Salesforce, and Zoom).
To Apply:

Send a cover letter and a copy of your resume.

TND is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring and it is important to us to bring members onto our team who are passionate about our mission and reflect the BIPOC, immigrant, and linguistic backgrounds of the communities we serve.

Opportunity Communities (OppCo) provides human resources for TND.

The Neighborhood Developers (TND) is hiring a full time, hybrid Chelsea Community Organizer to lead its community building efforts in Chelsea and support the team’s work in Revere. Do you believe people with lived experience should determine the solutions to our most pressing issues? Do you care about housing justice? Do you want to stop displacement? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this position could be for you!

TND is a non-profit community development organization with a mission to create strong neighborhoods enabling community members to secure a stable home, achieve economic mobility, and determine their own future. We build affordable homes, support households to achieve greater financial mobility, and, through our Community Building program, organize community leaders on issues related to neighborhood conditions as well as social and housing justice. TND’s headquarters is in Chelsea, where it has operated since 1978. The organization was invited into Revere in 2010, and since 2018, we are also offering some of our services in Everett. For more information see www.theneighborhooddevelopers.org.

Our Community Building team creates opportunities that build person-to-person and people-to-place relationships, focuses on developing the skill and will of residents to take on leadership roles at TND and in our communities, and encourages civic engagement and activism to promote approaches and policies that stop displacement and preserve economic, social, ethnic, and racial diversity. You can find a great graphic representation of our approach here. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work with a network of engaged and empowered members of our community, help them build their ranks on a flexible work schedule that requires some evening and weekend work. We offer competitive compensation and good benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities

Build relationships with community members through 1:1 meetings.
Facilitate and support the activities and events of local resident groups.
Recruit residents to the local resident groups and for leading events, such as the annual Bosson Park Block Party.
Help plan and implement leadership development programs, such as the TND’s Board Leadership Boot Camp.
Build a culture of resident leadership, civic engagement, and collective action.
Create and implement a work plan for our community building efforts in Chelsea (with assistance from the Director of Community Building).
Identify emerging needs, issues, and trends among residents related to housing, economic, and social justice.
Supervise volunteers, fellows, and service members as needed.
Maintain accurate records, produce timely written and verbal reports.
Provide general assistance for TND events, as needed.
Desirable Qualifications:

A commitment to TND’s mission.
3-5 years community organizing, outreach, or equivalent experience.
Ideally, prior experience and/or familiarity with one or more of the following: (1) affordable housing development, (2) placekeeping, (3) community planning, (4) project management, (5) equitable neighborhood planning, and (6) public space design and construction.
College graduate or equivalent experience.
Proven experience building trusting relationships across race, ethnicity, class, and generation.
Understanding of and/or experience working with government systems.
Bilingual English-Spanish, English-Khmer, and/or English-Arabic.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, committed to the larger whole.
Responsible, self-motivated, and able to carry out and prioritize multiple ongoing projects.
Genuine enthusiasm for meeting, motivating, and involving people in community activities and developing collaborative community and municipal partnerships.
Excellent oral and written communication and facilitation skills, warm and engaging presence.
Skillful organizer with demonstrated initiative for problem-solving.
Strong computer skills (we regularly use Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Canva, DropBox, Salesforce, and Zoom).
To Apply:

Send a cover letter and a copy of your resume.

TND is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring and it is important to us to bring members onto our team who are passionate about our mission and reflect the BIPOC, immigrant, and linguistic backgrounds of the communities we serve.

Opportunity Communities (OppCo) provides human resources for TND.

Summary:
The Neighborhood Developers (TND) is hiring a full-time, remote or in-person, Program Support Manager, reporting directly to the Executive Director. Are you interested in affordable housing? Would you like to reduce economic disparities? Do you want to support community members who are working on advancing better housing policies? Do you pride yourself in your organizational and communication skills? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this position could be for you!
Overview:
TND is a non-profit community development organization with a mission to create strong neighborhoods enabling community members to secure a stable home, achieve economic mobility, and determine their own future. We build affordable homes, support households to achieve greater financial mobility, and organize community leaders on issues related to neighborhood conditions as well as social and housing justice. TND’s headquarters is in Chelsea, where it has operated since 1978. The organization was invited into Revere in 2010, and since 2018, we are also offering some of our services in Everett. For more information see www.theneighborhooddevelopers.org.

The Program Support Manager will provide general and administrative support to TND’s programs (Community Building, CONNECT, Real Estate Development, and Resident Services) and the Executive Director to advance the organization’s mission as efficiently and effectively as possible using a variety of project management, communication, and organizational skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Working with cross-functional TND teams to support program development and implementation.
● Conducting research on issues related to all four program areas and community development in general and maintaining the knowledge for future use.
● Acting as a liaison between different programs and departments by providing logistical and programmatic support to program directors.
● Drafting, proofreading, editing, and making copies of documents.
● Compiling and sending bulk mailings.
● Annotating and preparing meeting notes.
● Preparing and updating presentations and handouts for meetings.
● Organizing office meetings and events by reserving, managing lunch orders, and arranging equipment in conference rooms for presentations.
● Planning staff retreats with the Executive Director and coordinating logistics.
● Creating and maintaining office guides, signs, and surveys to enhance efficiency.
● Developing and maintaining databases and contact lists.
● Making travel arrangements for staff attending conferences and professional training.
● Coordinating volunteers.
● Occasionally, backing up TND’s receptionist by greeting visitors, answering the phone, distributing mail, and ordering supplies.
● Performing other duties as assigned.

Desirable Qualifications:

● Three or more years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
● Experience in an office setting and familiarity with office procedures.
● Strong written and oral communication skills.
● Bilingual in English and Spanish.
● Detail-oriented and demonstrated ability to follow directions and procedures accurately.
● Ability to work independently and as a team member.
● Strong computer skills (we regularly use Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, DropBox, Salesforce, Canva, and Zoom).
● Strong design and layout skills.
● Responsible, self-motivated, and able to carry out and prioritize multiple ongoing projects.
● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
● Experience working in a diverse, multicultural community and the ability to interact with a variety of people from different backgrounds.
● Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including periodic evening or weekend hours.

To Apply:
Send a cover letter and a copy of your resume.
TND is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring and it is important to us to bring members onto our team who are passionate about our mission and reflect the BIPOC, immigrant, and linguistic backgrounds of the communities we serve.
Opportunity Communities (OppCo) provides human resources for TND.