The Network is happy to post job opportunities for its core and associate member organizations. Simply send the description of the position and application information to [email protected] and the position will be posted in this space and in our monthly newsletter. We will advertise open positions online for 60 days unless requested to do so longer.
POSITIONS AT THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NETWORK OF NJ
AmeriCorps VISTA
The Network has a great opportunity for recent college graduates and graduate students who are interested in economic justice and strengthening NJ communities. We are hiring through the AmeriCorps VISTA program to support more than 200 member organizations who are addressing homelessness, foreclosures and evictions, childhood Lead poisoning, Tenant Rights, and other critical and emerging issues across the Community Development spectrum. Network VISTAs will provide the support and infrastructure that will build their capacity and allow them to better serve the thousands of clients that count on them for vital services. If you know of someone looking to gain valuable experience while serving their community, please contact Ashley Jaramillo at [email protected].
POSITIONS AT MEMBER AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
Housing Development Director
Homeless Solutions
The Director of Housing will develop and own the long-term strategy of our Affordable Rental Housing Assets, in line with the overall HSI Mission and Strategy, and will be the key Housing Development advocate with external organizations and agencies. This position is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective provision of affordable housing solutions to individuals and families in need spearheading efforts to expand our housing portfolio. As a member of HSI's leadership team, this role serves as the liaison to the Board of Trustees' Housing Committee working directly with that committee's Chairperson to guide the committee for recommendations and/or presentations to the full board. The ideal candidate will bring experience in affordable housing advocacy and development and community engagement, leadership skills and demonstrated experience in operational and program management. This full time, exempt position reporting to the CEO is onsite at our Cedar Knolls headquarters offices, offering flexible scheduling and potential for limited hybrid remote work, based on management discretion.
Affordable Housing Resource Specialist
NJ Community Development Corporationhe specialist's responsibilities include liaising with community organizations, government agencies, and property owners to source apartments to enable clients to rent suitable housing. The responsibilities of this position include the ability to assess clients' eligibility for government-financed housing programs, including subsidies, and benefit programs, assist clients to secure and complete applications for affordable housing, identify and assist clients to obtain relevant documents needed for applications for affordable housing. The Resource Specialist will also provide individual counseling, advocacy and support to clients, develop and facilitate educational workshops and groups focused on housing (including available housing resources, apartment search techniques, mock interviews, and other best practices); develop and maintain a database of resources, including a listing of brokers, and landlords, engage in community outreach efforts to identify housing opportunities and assist clients with the search for available properties. The position requires collaboration with government agencies, community organizations, and property owners, ensuring clients understand their rights and responsibilities as tenants, while providing clients with information and referring them to additional support programs or services.
Communications Associate (Temporary Part Time)
NJ Citizen Action
The Communications Associate will report to the Director of Outreach, Communications, and Marketing. Their primary responsibilities will involve crafting organizational emails for our Advocacy and Empowerment Departments and creating and pushing out social media.
Director of Finance and Administration
Princeton Community Housing
Princeton Community Housing (PCH) in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration to join its management team. The successful candidate will be a hands-on team player and will lead, manage, and integrate the accounting, budgeting, payroll, benefits program, and other nonprofit administrative areas of PCH and its Affiliated Entities. The Director will play a critical role in partnering with the Executive Director, the Director of Mission Advancement and Board of Trustees in strategic decision making and operations as PCH continues to enhance its quality communities and programming and build capacity.
Accountant - Grants Manager
NJ Citizen Action
NJCA is looking to hire a Grants Manager, reporting to the CFO, who will provide fiscal support on state, federal and private grants. Works with and supports the Executive Director, Program Managers and staff in developing, implementing and providing ongoing financial oversight to grants management operations, ensuring the appropriate use and accurate reporting of all financial transactions on grants.
Program Planner
Gateway Community Action Partnership
The Program Planner position is a full-time, exempt employee who works directly with the Director of Grant Development and is responsible for handling all Planning Department activities assigned by the Director of Grant Development.
