Area Program Manager

About HomeShare Oregon:

The mission of HomeShare Oregon is to expand access to affordable housing through homesharing. We believe that this is a direct way to prevent housing instability, foreclosure, and homelessness.

Founded in 2021, HomeShare Oregon is working hard to change the cultural norm around homesharing. We see homesharing as an immediate solution to our affordable housing crisis. We match homeowners who have a spare bedroom available to homeseekers who are looking for an affordable place to live. Connecting homeowners who have space to share with renters seeking affordable housing is a common sense, and immediately available response to prevent housing instability.

Our main goals are to culturally normalize homesharing and provide direct services to our participants. Seniors are the fastest growing unhoused population in the state, with women and BIPOC communities at the greatest risk of becoming displaced. We support homeowners and home-seekers throughout the homesharing process. By providing educational tools, resources, and support to interested homesharers, we effectively create another affordable housing option.

Position Profile:

As part of HomeShare Oregon’s effort to expand access to affordable housing through homesharing, we are hiring an Area Program Manager for Marion & Polk County to serve our clients, advance our programming, and support our long-term sustainability.

The Area Program Manager will be an active communicator and relationship manager who works closely with the Homeshare Oregon team and the community at-large to advance Homeshare Oregon’s mission.

The successful candidate will be passionate first and foremost about helping people find affordable housing through homesharing in the Marion & Polk County area through participant support and light case management. Responsibilities will include volunteer recruitment and management, program evaluation, and data analysis. In addition, we are looking for someone who can operate comfortably within a wide range of skills and responsibilities that will include networking with other organizations in the area, being a strong communicator, event planning and management, marketing our program with the assistance of our marketing team, and assisting in fundraising with our fundraising team and Executive Director.

The right candidate will be mission-driven and a self-starter, highly organized, and will work well independently and will be able to lead volunteer teams. This position will require some evening and weekend work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with and provide support for participants and partners in a prompt and open fashion, facilitating the exchange of referral and other key information. Search for and provide community resource information as needed.
• Manage the HSO Incentive Program specific to Marion county, capturing data and providing support for participants in the Incentive Program. Collaborate with contracted personnel designing the Incentive Program to refine and adjust as needed.
• Assist and respond to HomeShare participants who need additional support.
• Execute outreach and establish relationships with local community organizations, government partners, community members, and elected officials to educate and build support for the Homeshare Oregon mission. Work to form strategic and sustainable partnerships in the Marion & Polk County area.
• Attend meetings and events to distribute educational materials and conduct outreach to raise awareness of the program, as well as present to local organizations. The purpose of this outreach is to work toward culturally normalizing homesharing, and to recruit homeowners to participate.
• Assist in fundraising efforts by means of identifying private, foundation, and government sources of funding and partnering with the HSO Development Team and Executive Director, and to pursue the funding.
• Maintain participant information and application status in HomeShare Oregon systems.
• Work with our technology team to facilitate and improve participant experience.
• Maintain great relationships with service providers to stay informed about community resources for clients and to identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Complete timely reports including program data and outreach evaluations.
• Build and sustain a robust volunteer team in Marion County to implement the HomeShare Oregon volunteer strategic engagement plan.
• Identify potential donors from community outreach and inform the Development Team.
• Participate with HomeShare Oregon staff in the collaborative process to deal with challenges and find solutions.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• 2-4 years experience designing and managing social service programs.
• Experience recruiting volunteers, organizing, and/or public affairs.
• Patience and a strong ability to work with seniors and others who may not be technologically capable of using our systems.
• Ability to work independently while remaining engaged in a strong, mutually -respectful team.
• Clear, friendly, and professional public speaking manner.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and/or evenings.
• Must have a cell phone, valid driver’s license, and vehicle with insurance (all mileage will be reimbursed).
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

Salary and Benefits:

• Full-time, exempt position.
• Generous Benefits package including paid time off, participation in a 401(k) retirement program, and medical, dental, vision.
• Salary Range: $58,900 - $68,900 depending on experience

Applicants should apply at the link below where they will also be asked to upload their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifying experience and interest in the position.

HomeShare Oregon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,900.00 - $68,900.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Salem, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person