Hub Convener - DC Wards 5 & 6 Aging Services Collaborative

Seabury Resources for Aging•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hub Convener is responsible for leading a new multi-organization coalition to advance aging services across Washington, DC Wards 5 and 6. Funded jointly through two separate grants from The Washington Home, this position serves as the connective tissue among 15 nonprofit grantees — driving collaboration, accountability, and measurable impact for older adults in the community. The ideal candidate has roots in DC aging services, established relationships with community partners in Wards 5 and 6, and a proven track record of moving coalitions from intention to action. This role demands someone who can be simultaneously a strategist, a facilitator, a data steward, and an enthusiastic champion for the work. Seabury Resources for Aging is leading this coalition and bearing primary accountability for deliverables. The Hub Convener will report to the Managing Director of Programs, coordinate closely with Seabury's Lead Agency Director, and serve as the primary point of contact for all 14 partner nonprofit organizations and the funder.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in aging services, with demonstrated understanding of the landscape of community-based organizations serving older adults.
Minimum 2 years of senior leadership experience, including direct supervision, program management, or coalition/network leadership.
Exceptional facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills; comfort working across organizational cultures and levels of seniority.
Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple concurrent priorities, and build structure in ambiguous or start-up environments.

Nice To Haves

Master of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent graduate degree in public health, public administration, gerontology, or a related field.
Experience working with or under federal, city, or philanthropic grant contracts, including grant reporting and compliance.
Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Meet) for collaborative data tracking, document management, and meeting coordination.
Experience managing data and with database management tools, CRM platforms, or data visualization; ability to learn new systems quickly.
Knowledge of DC government aging services infrastructure, including the DC Office on Aging (DCOA), Area Agency on Aging programs, and Ward-level community resources.
Established professional relationships with aging services providers, community organizations, or government partners in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary convener and relationship manager for a 15-organization coalition across Wards 5 and 6, fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and shared accountability.
Design, facilitate, and continuously improve monthly coalition meetings with grantees and The Washington Home funder, including setting agendas, tracking action items, and maintaining momentum toward grant goals.
Serve as a resource and connector for partner organizations, facilitating referral processes and service integration across grantees.
Monitor all Seabury deliverables under The Washington Home FY27 Ward 5 and Ward 6 grant contracts, ensuring timely completion and reporting concerns to the Managing Director of Programs.
Serve as the principal liaison to The Washington Home funder, maintaining clear communication on progress, risks, and accomplishments.
Support partner organizations to understand, track, and fulfill their respective grant deliverables, providing technical assistance and guidance as needed.
Work with the funder and the partner organizations to agree on shared data tracking systems and provide support with data collection, management and reporting.
Support Lead Agency Ward 5 and Ward 6 program staff in collecting required grant metrics and performance data.
Work with Seabury grant managers to provide content needed to produce clear, accurate, and timely progress reports Seabury grant related activities as well as on coalition-wide activities and outcomes.
Build from the ground up the systems, workflows, and norms that will support sustainable grantee collaboration beyond Year 1.
Document processes and establish tools (templates, guides, shared calendars, referral protocols) that the coalition can maintain and adapt over time.