Hours: Part-time (22.5 hours per week)

Reports to: Executive Director

Pay rate: $24,000-29,000/year

Description:

The Community Programs Coordinator oversees Mt. Airy CDC’s (MACDC) Community Development work, including education advocacy, youth literacy, community engagement, and special neighborhood projects. Duties include the following:

● Facilitate Mt. Airy Schools Coalition (MASC) meetings, including meeting planning, invitations, agendas, and minutes.

○ Develop relationships with principals, staff, parents, and home-school associations in order to expand the MASC into an effective advocacy group

○ Work with MACDC staff and leadership to find resources and partnerships for meeting MASC priorities.

● Manage MACDC’s annual Reading Revolution Summer Literacy Camp (July-August), including:

○ Selection and training of site instructors and support staff

○ Overall management of camp logistics, including ordering and provision of supplies

○ Coordination with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation partner sites

○ Direct oversight of Holman Field camp program

○ Enrollment and communication with camp participants

○ Data collection on camp outcomes

● Management of MACDC’s 2025-28 Literacy Rich Neighborhood Initiative (LRNI) grant-funded work:

○ Collaboration with project consultants to oversee site selection and design for new literacy installations

○ Attendance at project planning meetings

○ Organization of community engagement events (evenings)

○ Work with MACDC Communications Manager to ensure email and social media communications about program activities

● Promotion of year-round literacy programming, including:

○ Communication with Literacy Rich Neighborhood Initiative (LRNI) partner sites and libraries

○ Periodic monitoring of existing LRNI installations to ensure proper function and maintenance

○ Coordination with Reading Captains and local literacy groups

○ Organization of literacy activities at select events

● Participation in Mt. Airy 2025 Neighborhood Plan implementation work, including attendance at periodic meetings and coordination of community survey efforts.

○ Develop positive relationships with neighborhood and institutional stakeholders.

○ Provide staff support for community development work in MACDC programs, special events, and special projects.

○ Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies

● Knowledge/Experience in areas such as urban education, youth education, literacy, community development, or community organizing

● Strong program coordination and organization skills, including flexibility, professionalism, and creativity

● Position requires time spent both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to be physically active with children, walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs.

● Strong interpersonal skills, including group facilitation skills, conflict management, and ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders

● Works well independently; problem-solver and self-starter

● Strong verbal and written communication skills

● Fully-competent with email communications, Microsoft Office suite, Google Suite

Benefits

● Hybrid in-office/remote working permitted (up to 50/50)

● Health insurance (including vision)

● Dental coverage

● Life insurance

● Disability insurance (short term and long term)

● Paid time off (PTO) and 13 paid holidays

● Optional flexible spending account and 403(b) retirement plan

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

● Employment is conditional on the successful candidate obtaining a satisfactory Child Abuse History Certification from the PA Department of Human Services (cost reimbursed) to be able to work with children.

About the Organization:

Founded in 1980, Mt. Airy CDC’s mission is to preserve, empower, and advance a vibrant and diverse Mt. Airy by stimulating community-centered neighborhood development.

The CDC works towards its mission in four program areas: 1) Housing Counseling, 2) Real Estate Development, 3) Business Services, and 4) Community Programs.

By joining us, you will engage in truly meaningful work that seeks to strengthen local schools; help families purchase their first home or stay in it when they experience hardships; improve the physical infrastructure of our neighborhood; help new entrepreneurs develop and existing local businesses thrive; and ultimately connect neighbors with one another. You will be an integral part of our efforts to deepen the longstanding tradition of making Mt. Airy a welcoming place to call home.

Applications

Please submit a resume and cover letter to pdawson@mtairycdc.org with the subject line “Community Programs Coordinator.”

Mt. Airy CDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.