Program Manager

About the Homecoming Project

Using the sharing economy model, the Homecoming Project (THP) at Impact Justice (IJ) pairs individuals returning home from prison with welcoming community residents (hosts) who have a room in their homes to spare. The Homecoming Project pays each host a daily stipend for housing the participant for up to 6 months. And, THP participants are provided a community navigator that works to connect them to the resources, supports, and wraparound services necessary for community re-entry. This innovative reentry housing project began in the Bay Area in 2018 and to date has housed over 100 returning individuals into homes within the community. The Homecoming Project is currently in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and Los Angeles County.

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The Role

Impact Justice seeks A dynamic leader who likes solving problems and building relationships to hire as their Homecoming Project Program Manager. This role will lead the host and housing component of the program, inclusive of managing organizers in host recruitment, engagement, and training. The manager will oversee all aspects of the program, including recruitment, training, and engagement of hosts and a team of organizers, while ensuring the program meets its goals and benchmarks. This role is critical in providing stable housing, fostering community connections, and supporting successful reintegration.

What You Will Do

• Program Management: Supervise a team of organizers, manage day-to-day team goals and metrics, and track benchmarks (e.g., host sign-ups, events, and participant outcomes).
• Host Recruitment & Engagement: Lead recruitment, interviewing, and training of potential hosts; engage current hosts in recruitment efforts; and collaborate with newly formed community board members to expand the host network.
• Community Collaboration: Work with the Associate Director to strengthen community relationships with volunteers, local leaders, organizational partners, and potential supporters to build an engaged community board.
• Event Coordination: Plan and coordinate events, meetings, and house parties to promote the program and recruit additional hosts.
• Data & Logistics: Manage lists, call sheets, and program data to ensure efficient operations and reporting.
• Strategically Organize: Bring an organizer’s mindset to strategically growing and engaging hosts by building trusting relationships, tracking engagement, understanding the local environment, providing leadership opportunities for your team, and speaking publicly about the program.

Skills and Experience:

• 2-4 years of professional experience in community organizing, civic engagement, or community relations, with knowledge and relationship in the local area preferred.
• 3-4 years of experience in management to achieve performance goals
• Comfort in organizing a variety of community members, including communities of faith, communities impacted by the justice system, and local elected officials.
• Ability to recruit, coordinate, and supervise volunteers and engage coalition partners and consultants in a team environment.
• Experience and ability to work across teams and departments to achieve collective goals
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and proficient in time management.
• Motivated self-starter who can work independently and manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed.
• Access to reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance (with the ability to transport materials to meetings and events).
• Other duties as needed.

Travel

Travel 2-3 days a week within the LA area is required to attend training sessions, outreach meetings, host, partner, and other recruitment related events and conferences. Limited travel and visits to the Impact Justice offices in Oakland and Washington DC is also estimated to be less than 10%. In addition, this role may require some evening and weekend commitments.