Job Information
Maine MultiCultural Center Housing Program Manager in Bangor, Maine
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HOUSING PROGRAM MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION
(Full-time)
The Maine MultiCultural Center (MMCC) is a nonprofit organization formed in 2016 to help make Bangor a welcoming place for all. To date MMCCs work has been dependent on the volunteer efforts of its Board of Directors and of the members of its various standing committees. MMCC is now seeking its first full-time Housing Program Manager who will work closely with the Executive Director and the Volunteer Program Manager to manage MMCCs housing related programs.
MMCC works to promote community and economic growth by attracting, retaining, supporting, and integrating people of diverse cultures and backgrounds to the greater Bangor community.
MMCC employs two basic strategies to achieve its mission: 1) community outreach and education to help create a hospitable environment for new Mainers and to celebrate the diversity that already exists within the community; and 2) referral services that assist new Mainers in accessing the resources and training they need to successfully integrate into the community.
This is a grant funded position whose continuation beyond the current funding period is dependent upon successful funding renewal.
Duties
Manage Donations:
Monitor donation intake form each working day and respond to offers of donations.
Coordinate pick-up of donations
Recruit volunteers for donation pick-ups and housing move-ins
Reserve truck and other equipment as needed for donation pick-ups
Maintain inventory of donated furnishings and housewares
Maintain storage unit in orderly condition
Coordinate housing move-ins
Reserve truck and other equipment as needed for move-in
Determine items needed for each move
Arrange for purchase of needed items that are not already on hand
Box up kitchen & bathroom items and bedding in preparation for each move
Coordinate key and bed pickup with CCM Site Manager
Assemble and direct crew of move-in volunteers
Oversee cleaning, bed making, & furniture arrangement at move-in site
Contribute to the development of MMCCs housing strategy
Participate in the formulation of MMCCs policy & procedures with respect to access to safe and affordable housing for immigrants
Identify and maintain relationships with area landlords
Provide guidance to voluntary migrants and asylum seekers seeking housing
Represent MMCC at meetings focused on housing issues
Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing volunteers
Familiarity with and commitment to upholding diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Familiarity with Microsoft and Google office tools
Excellent time management skills, including timely submission of project reports
Collaborative work style and proven ability to develop productive partnerships
Experience working with groups of people from diverse backgrounds otherthan own
Fluency in a foreign language a plus
Reports to the MMCC Executive Director.
To Apply
Send a cover letter, resume, and name and contact information for three references to: Pamela Proulx-Curry at <pam.proulxcurry@mainemulticulturalcenter.org> Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.