Community Support Specialist

People•Manassas, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

People Inc. is seeking a Community Support Specialist to join its Program Development team in Prince William County. The role provides technical assistance and capacity building to under-resourced nonprofits and public service organizations to strengthen their operations and expand their community impact. It also helps build strategic partnerships across the region. This is a hybrid position with occasional travel or in-person attendance at meetings, trainings, or agency events as needed. Applicants should live in or near Prince William County, Virginia. The position is open until filled; applications received by November 9 will receive first consideration. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Ability to conduct needs assessments and SWOT analyses, facilitate planning sessions, and support program design and budget development.
Understanding of project management, including developing timelines, deliverables, and work plans, supporting project oversight, and coordinating teams and stakeholders.
Ability to research grant opportunities, support grant writing, assess grant readiness, and help develop funding plans.
Strong writing skills and ability to present complex ideas clearly in written materials.
Ability to develop logic models, evaluation plans, and data collection tools, and use findings to shape recommendations and action plans.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex information.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, professionalism, and ability to represent the organization effectively.
Applicant should live in or near Prince William County, Virginia.

Nice To Haves

Leadership and facilitation skills.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
At least four years of previous experience with nonprofit management. Applicable skills and experience may be accepted in lieu of these qualifications.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance and capacity building to under-resourced nonprofits and public service organizations.
Conduct needs assessments and SWOT analyses, facilitate planning sessions, and support program design and budget development.
Develop timelines, deliverables, and work plans; support project oversight; and coordinate implementation teams and stakeholders.
Research grant opportunities, support grant writing, assess grant readiness, and help develop funding plans.
Develop logic models, evaluation plans, and data collection tools, and use findings to shape recommendations and action plans.
Build and maintain partnerships across the region and represent People Inc. in regional and local collaborations, community initiatives, and other activities promoting the organization and its programs.