Organization
District Bridges is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Washington, DC with a mission to enrich neighborhood vitality by bridging community engagement and economic development opportunities so individuals, businesses, and organizations can thrive together.
Description
The Community Navigator (CN) is a full-time position, responsible for supporting the Ward-based ecosystem development work of District Bridges, specifically focused on street outreach, connective services, and volunteer engagement.
The CN reports to the Director of Community Navigation (DCN) and is responsible for working with the DCN to develop a robust support system for residents who need assistance navigating city resources, specifically those experiencing housing insecurity and/or substance abuse disorder. The CN will also play an integral part in District Bridges “Placekeepers Program,” engaging residents and community partners in the sustainable implementation of community-based interventions to holistically serve the community. They work in collaboration with the Ward-based team to connect individuals with social services, support the implementation of community events, and recruit and manage volunteer Plackeepers.
The CN stewards external relationships, following the approved work plan to achieve the outlined objectives while operating at all times in a transparent, inclusive, ethical, and sustainable manner.
This is an in-person position with occasional evening and weekend work.
Primary Roles: Direct Outreach, Connective Social Service Support, Volunteer engagement
Exempt, full-time
Responsibilities
Outreach & Connective Services
Volunteer Recruitment & Management
Programming and Communications
Organization
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
Physical Requirements
This role consistently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. This role must be able to traverse the corridor throughout the year and be comfortable spending significant time outside at all times of the year.
Organization
District Bridges is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Washington, DC with a mission to enrich neighborhood vitality by bridging community engagement and economic development opportunities so individuals, businesses, and organizations can thrive together.
Description
The Community Navigator (CN) is a full-time position, responsible for supporting the Ward-based ecosystem development work of District Bridges, specifically focused on street outreach, connective services, and volunteer engagement.
The CN reports to the Director of Community Navigation (DCN) and is responsible for working with the DCN to develop a robust support system for residents who need assistance navigating city resources, specifically those experiencing housing insecurity and/or substance abuse disorder. The CN will also play an integral part in District Bridges “Placekeepers Program,” engaging residents and community partners in the sustainable…
Compensation
Salary ranges are available on the District Bridges website. In addition, District Bridges offers a competitive benefits package including:
Compensation
Salary ranges are available on the District Bridges website. In addition, District Bridges offers a competitive benefits package including:
Fluency in Spanish is required.
Fluency in Spanish is required.
District Bridges is growing. Do you want to work for a dynamic organization serving some of DC’s best neighborhoods? Check out the job descriptions and if you think you’d be a good fit please send a cover letter, resume, and relevant work samples to hiring@districtbridges.org.
District Bridges is growing. Do you want to work for a dynamic organization serving some of DC’s best neighborhoods? Check out the job descriptions and if you think you’d be a good fit…