Community Program Coordinator (Meridian)

The opportunity

Join the Project Access team and create impact in the lives of our residents. Hear from them and how their lives have changed: www.project-access.org/success-stories/

What you'll do

• Implement core programs and services, which include connecting, engaging, and empowering residents across four initiatives: Economic Stability, Education for Youth & Families, Health & Wellness, and Community Building.
• Coverage of resident needs through community engagement aligned with our four pillars.
• Coordinate and oversee an after-school program and teen program encompassing homework assistance and educational enrichment activities.
• Independently plan, prepare, and facilitate resident-facing workshops and group sessions. When external partners are unavailable, deliver core topics directly to maintain consistency and resident engagement.
• Develop & maintain partnerships with local providers to deliver services and workshops.
• Plan & facilitate community-building events that foster safe and meaningful relationships between community members.
• Provide residents with information & referrals to access community resources and services, specifically connecting residents with nonprofit partners who deliver services within our four pillars framework.
• Support food distribution needs in the community, including maintaining food bank partnerships and distribution management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the property management team, scheduling regular communication sessions.
• Organize and conduct monthly outreach requirements including door-to-door outreach, digital/virtual outreach, and physical presence in high-traffic locations.
• Recruit, select, train, and oversee volunteers and interns who support programming at the Resource Center.
• Use personal automobile to acquire program supplies and donations and attend offsite meetings (mileage reimbursed at IRS rate).
• Publish monthly newsletters and calendar of events.
• Collect & submit program outcomes data with emphasis on social impact data collection to measure outcomes within our four pillars.
• Provide input and adhere to budgets for resident service programs, including authority to utilize funds for contractors when needed.

What you'll bring

• Two years of experience in multi-family housing or related fields such as social services or community outreach; or a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
• Minimum of one year experience in both: after-school programs or educational settings for youth and serving diverse populations, demonstrating cultural competency and community awareness.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Publisher, Outlook). Basic with Adobe Acrobat, Canva, Salesforce, Concur.
• Strong time management, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Self-starter, multi-tasker, and strong communicator.

The details:

• This is a part-time (21 hrs/wk), non-exempt position.
• Schedule: Monday, 1pm-6pm, Tuesday-Friday, 2pm-6pm. Ability to work an occasional Saturday for an event. Schedule is subject to change.
• Location: Meridian Apartments, 388 Charles Street, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086
• Wage: $28.50-$29.50/hr
• Benefits offered: Term life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program, Safe Harbor 401(k) with 4% company match, pro-rated paid time off + 14 paid holidays.

Details about Project Access

• Project Access, Inc. is an at-will and equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace. We value diversity in all its forms and actively seek to build a team that reflects the richness of our community.
• We believe that a diverse team leads to better ideas, more innovative solutions, and a stronger community impact. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills.
• Project Access participates in E-Verify

Pay Range

28.50 - 29.50 USD per hour (Meridian - CA)

Programs

See www.project-access.org/success-stories/ for success stories.