JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT JPNDC

Periodically, the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation has job positions open within the organization. We welcome qualified and interested persons to apply to any job descriptions that you see below.

Of course, at all times we welcome volunteers for the many activities of the JPNDC.

To apply for a job, or to volunteer, please call our offices at 617-522-2424. Or you may email us here.

1. Work with Director of Community Organizing on developing and carrying out a resident organizing plan with JPNDC-sponsored housing cooperatives and residential housing, including:
   • Provide organizing and administrative assistance to residential housing being converted into cooperatives.
   • Implement board development and leadership development activities to increase board and committee capacities to carry out community building projects
   • Provide support and training to Boards in developing agendas, preparing materials and facilitating regular and annual meetings.
   • Provide organizing assistance to Boards to effectively make financial decisions, oversee the management company, and advocate for residents' concerns.
2. Coordinate resident organizing work with JPNDC's Asset Manager.
3. Help residents and families improve their economic and social situations by informing them about JPNDC economic development programs and making necessary referrals.
4. Coordinate volunteers supporting the Organizing Department activities.
5. Provide organizing support to the JPNDC Organizing Committee.
6. Provide assistance to the Organizing Department in the process of recruiting and developing new leaders.
7. Provide organizing and administrative assistance to plan and evaluate JPNDC and other community events.

1. Experience in providing training, technical assistance and organizational development to a diverse population.
2. Knowledge of community and housing development issues.
3. Ability and willingness to work with people of various ethnic, economic and educational backgrounds.
4. Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
5. Knowledge of the Jamaica Plain community a plus.
6. Knowledge of computer word processing and database programs preferred.
7. Bilingual Spanish/English is required.

JPNDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.