CHAI: Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc. is a nonprofit housing and community development organization serving northwest Baltimore. For almost four decades of community service, CHAI has been forging deep connections and helping residents of all ages thrive, making our neighborhoods a stronger, better place in which to live, learn, and grow older.

CHAI: Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Director of Community and School Engagement for NW Baltimore which supports CHAI’s community development mission and goals through community building, neighborhood engagement and outreach. The Director also collaborates with and supports the schools in CHAI’s General Service Area (GSA)*, and engages teachers, school administrators, students and families in their school and community. *CHAI’s GSA includes Glen, Fallstaff, Cheswolde, Mt. Washington and Cross Country.

In this role, you will

Build Community Engagement By

• Working with neighborhood associations and neighborhood groups to identify needs of residents and plan and organize efforts to meet those needs
• Educating homeowners on CHAI’s services, Healthy Neighborhoods, and city resources
• Staying up to date on issues relevant to CHAI’s GSA as well as the status of neighborhood assets
• Supporting unique assets, programming, and community building in the Fallstaff neighborhood
• Managing CHAI’s Façade Improvement Program
• Monitoring housing in the neighborhoods in CHAI’s GSA
• Supporting and promoting ongoing community and block level projects that create concrete neighborhood improvements
• Supporting cooperative projects between CHAI and other community agencies
• Attending community meetings to build relationships with community members
• Exploring and designing community leadership opportunities for community members
• Staffing committees on behalf of CHAI as needed
• Engaging in the work of the Northwest Baltimore Partnership in Park Heights and supporting partnership efforts

Build School Engagement By

• Working collaboratively in support of schools with aim toward helping each school to secure resources needed to thrive
• Supporting parent and community engagement within schools, including the Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) to build their membership and leadership
• Connecting schools with programs, partners, and resources to meet needs identified by school principals
• Building connections between schools and communities in CHAI’s GSA

Applicants will have

• At least 3 years’ experience in community engagement or organizing and working in diverse communities
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related fields
• Ability to work varying hours, including evenings and weekends to attend meetings, events, hearings, and trainings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Additional Skills/Requirements

• Be an independent thinker and self-starter; take initiative.
• Commitment to DEIJ principles DEIJ in communities
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written; builds trust
• Receptive to guidance from others
• Ability to deal with difficult people and problems
• Be a valuable team player and supportive colleague

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000 annually, salary commensurate with experience.

Full Time Exempt position

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) employer match, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), Flexible Spending Plan, and a complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center. We make work/life balance a priority offering generous vacation/sick time and paid parental leave.

Application Process – Electronic submissions are preferred.

NOTE: As of November 15, 2021, all active full-time, part-time, and temporary staff are required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

This job ad is not intended to be all-inclusive, but to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed.

CHAI believes that Black lives matter. We are committed to fostering a safe, anti-racist environment. Together, through open dialogue, we will continually learn and grow with a goal of achieving a culture that promotes justice and pushes for systemic change. We commit to ensuring that the voices influencing our actions are inclusive and representative. We stand firm in our belief that racial equity is essential to strong community.
CHAI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, CHAI supports a thriving Baltimore that celebrates diversity and appreciates the unique combination of gender, race, age, religion and ethnicity, sexual orientation, intellectual and physical disabilities, and special qualities that each resident adds to the fabric of life in Baltimore. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodations, please contact us, and we will make every effort to meet your needs.


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