Program Associate
Virginia Statewide Community Land Trust (VSCLT) partners with communities across Virginia to create affordable homes for low- and moderate-income families. The Program Associate will support homeowner engagement, stewardship, communications, administration, operations, and fundraising initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate open communication and positive relationships with current and future VSCLT homeowners
- Organize and update homeowner pre-purchase and post-purchase education materials and programs
- Monitor compliance with VSCLT policies and procedures
- Maintain accurate records on all VSCLT properties and homeowners
- Assist with policy and program development related to homeowner engagement and stewardship
- Support planning and implementation of new partnerships with local governments and housing developers throughout the state
- Assist with analysis of housing market trends in areas of potential partnerships
- Track pipeline status and requirements for closing on property acquisitions
- Collect and organize documentation for all existing properties and new property acquisitions
- Manage social media accounts and create engaging content for stakeholders and homeowners
- Draft newsletters, emails, presentations and other communication materials
- Update the VSCLT website with timely content and assist with website management and improvements
- Maintain the organization’s contact and stakeholder (CRM) database
- Track fundraising deadlines and assist with grant writing and reporting
- Assist with scheduling and logistics for board, committees, and other meetings
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or a combination of education and relevant experience that meets the qualifications listed below
- Strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
- Strong work ethic, initiative, and proactive approach to problem solving
- Experience and/or education in community development, nonprofit management, real estate, affordable housing, homebuyer education, or similar fields
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and social media platforms such as LinkedIn
- Familiarity with the housing needs of communities in Virginia, particularly affordable homeownership
- Experience with contact database management systems, survey tools, website management (Squarespace) and communication tools like Mailchimp
Benefits
- Remote work with a flexible 35 hour work week
- Generous holidays and paid time off (vacation, sick, and personal days)
- Employees are eligible for additional benefits after 3 months of full-time employment.
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