Community Support Specialist

People Inc•Manassas, VA

3d•$28 - $33•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 so they can strengthen operations and expand their community impact. The specialist also helps build strategic partnerships across the region. This is a hybrid position involving 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 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week. It is open until filled, with applications received by November 9 receiving first consideration.

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 communicate complex ideas clearly in written materials.
Ability to develop logic models, evaluation plans, and data collection tools, and apply findings to recommendations and action plans.
Professionalism and ability to represent People Incorporated effectively in regional and local collaborations and community activities.
Applicant should live in or near Prince William County, Virginia.

Nice To Haves

Leadership and facilitation skills.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex information.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least four years of previous experience with nonprofit management; applicable skills and experience may be accepted in lieu of these qualifications.

Responsibilities

Conduct needs assessments and SWOT analyses.
Facilitate planning sessions and support program design and budget development.
Develop project timelines, deliverables, and work plans; support project oversight and coordinate teams and stakeholders involved in implementation.
Research grant opportunities, support grant writing, assess grant readiness, and help develop funding plans.
Develop logic models, evaluation plans, and data collection tools.
Analyze evaluation findings and use them to shape recommendations and action plans.
Develop and maintain meaningful partnerships throughout the region.
Represent People Incorporated in regional and local collaborations, community initiatives, and other activities that promote the organization and its programs.