Resident Engagement Specialist

AHC•Silver Spring, MD

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

AHC is a non-profit affordable housing developer and service provider with offices in Baltimore, Maryland, and Arlington, Virginia. Our growing portfolio of 54 multifamily rental communities provides over 8,300 homes in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Mission: At Affordable Homes & Communities, our residents are at the heart of all we do. AHC builds opportunities by creating quality homes with holistic resident services. We drive change through innovation, genuine partnerships, and responsible investment. Resident Services Goal: Transformational Engagement - Build and sustain healthy, beautiful, and equitable communities with our residents to open doors through which they can create homes, neighborhoods, and the lives they want to live. The four cornerstones of Resident Services programming are Education, Economic Mobility, Health & Wellness, and Community Engagement. Position Summary: AHC is proud to continue its long-standing education programs at Charter House. We are seeking a passionate and driven Resident Engagement Specialist in Education to lead our K–12 afterschool programs, support academic success, and engage families through educational workshops and events. In this role, you will collaborate with AHC’s social services team and local partners to ensure students and families have access to the resources they need to thrive. This is a full-time, salaried position (40 hours/week), with a typical schedule of 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM to align with afterschool and evening programming.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education
Experience in child development and program management
Cross-cultural competency
Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee afterschool and teen tutoring programs for 20-25 children and 20 teens, respectively
Coordinate parent workshops for 5-20 parents and adult workshops for 10-50 adults
Plan and execute community-building events for 50-100 residents
Implement high-quality programming with a focus on educational and social services
Connect residents with community resources and support services
Design and facilitate differentiated learning goals
Establish classroom management strategies based on trauma-informed practices
Build relationships with local schools, libraries, and non-profits

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision coverage
health reimbursement account (HRA) for eligible employees
employer-paid life insurance
employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching and discretionary contributions
voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, life and AD&D, identity theft, and legal coverage
transit and cellphone stipends
free parking
mental health support including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
paid federal holidays, including time off during Christmas week
paid vacation and sick leave
professional development opportunities