Program Associate

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist Program Manager with reconciliation, data management, invoicing, account updating, communication
• Support program execution and follow-up with homeownership counseling agencies participating in the HUD Intermediary Program, EAHP (Employer Assisted Housing Program), and eHome. Monitor and update program dashboard to keep projects on track and ensure deadlines are met.
• Develop and maintain social media strategy related to affordable housing issues/trends on various platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
• Update monthly newsletter. Deliver via Mailchimp and post to website.
• Maintain and regularly update the mailing list. Communicate with existing and potential clients verbally and via email. Direct to appropriate contact(s) and track progress.
• Follow-up with prospective homebuyers who have completed online counseling. Direct to appropriate community partners. Maintain data and invoicing.
• Schedule bi-annual product training and financial wellness workshops, internal and external team meetings and events as needed. Confirm speakers and manage Zoom presentations.
• Prepare and record Board meeting minutes.
• Provide administrative support to the Abode Alliance team as needed to keep projects on track. Engage in special grant writing requests including research, creating graphs/tables, and proofreading.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Characteristics:

Seeking Candidates with strengths in the following areas:

• Administrative Support Experience: One to three years of experience related to office coordination and support (internships included). Experience with nonprofit housing organization preferred.
• Project Management Skills: Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Able to effectively plan and prioritize competing deadlines. Strong sense of ownership over tasks and deliverables. Can manage a high volume of work without sacrificing quality.
• Technology: Strong skills with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Canva, Survey Monkey, Mailchimp and other relevant programs.
• Interpersonal Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to correspond, interact, and quickly build trust with internal and external partners.
• Self-Starter: Approaches work with a spirit of “yes.” Thrives in and maintains a professional attitude in a fast-paced team focused environment.
• Integrity and Discretion: This position involves access to and sensitive use of confidential information.

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience in nonprofit community development with emphasis on housing, public administration, or a related field AND two (2) years of progressively responsible experience performing program administration tasks within such a nonprofit.
• Familiarity with affordable housing issues facing New York City preferred.
• New York City based.

This position is remote, with some in-person meetings, as needed. Some evening work required.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to: info@abodealliance.org

Abode Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. No phone calls please.