Georgetowne Homes Resident Ambassador

Resident Ambassador, Georgetowne Homes - Hyde Park, MA General Statement of Duties: Provides outreach to Georgetowne residents to engage them in educational, recreational, and cultural programming offered at Georgetowne Homes. The Georgetowne Homes Resident Ambassador (RA) will be responsible for recruiting residents to participate in activities at Georgetowne Homes. The Georgetowne Homes Resident Ambassador will be responsible for helping Resident Services and Georgetowne Homes Management communicate important information to residents while helping to foster a positive relationship between Georgetowne staff and residents. The Resident Ambassador’s main focus is to get residents more involved in community life at Georgetowne Homes!

Supervision Received: Reports to Resident Service Coordinator and receives programmatic supervision from the Sr. Resident Service Coordinator and also takes direction from the Property Manager. Essential Functions of the Position: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all that may be found in positions of this class).

Community Outreach & Organizing Tasks:

Foster a positive, active and collaborative relationship between and among residents, staff and community partners.

• Conduct outreach to residents about programs and activities.
• Support the implementation of onsite programs by setting up and cleaning up as needed.
• Adhere to company policies, rules and regulations.
• Assist in production and dissemination of monthly newsletter with Computer Learning Ctr. staff and RSC.

Meet weekly with Resident Service Coordinator and fellow Ambassadors.

• Coordinate monthly meeting with RSC and residents in assigned area of property.
• Track community concerns and relay information to Management and Resident Services.
• Recruit youth from Ambassador’s section of the property to participate in a resident youth council.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

High school Diploma or GED, must have a minimum of six (6) months as a resident of Georgetowne Homes. Ambassadors must also be residents in good standing. Good standing is defined as follows: The Resident must be current with his or her rent for at least twelve consecutive months. The Resident must not have been involved in any lease violation within last twelve months. Resident must be in compliance with any agreements regarding prior lease violations without further incidents. All accounts must be paid in full for any monies owed for any Maintenance, Landscape or other miscellaneous charges.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Some knowledge of community organizing and recruitment techniques helpful, ability to engage diverse populations, bilingual/bicultural experience in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole helpful. Ability to connect and engage with residents, earn their trust and motivate them to become a part of the greater Georgetowne Homes Community.

Self-starter with ability to work independently as well as with teams and resident committees. Able and willing to work cooperatively with staff, residents and community partners. Ability to work patiently in an environment that can be challenging. Preserve and respect resident confidentiality. Work Schedule: Flexible, this position will require some regular evening and occasional weekend hours up to five hours a month.

Compensation: $15.00 per hour Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Company Overview:

Founded in 2004, Beacon Communities LLC is a privately-owned real estate firm that develops, acquires, invests in, and manages a wide range of multifamily housing. Beacon currently owns and manages approximately 150 properties including affordable housing, market rate housing, and mixed income-housing. Its developments range from new construction, to historic adaptive reuse, to the renovation of existing housing.

At Beacon, we strive to make a difference in our residents’ lives. We build outstanding communities that make enduring contributions to the vitality of our cities and towns. We create communities that serve a diverse cross section of our society. Our communities are healthy and vibrant. Why? Because they are planned with care, consideration, and compassion.

Benefits Offered:

At the core of Beacon Communities is the talent on our teams, and we are committed to taking care of our team members so they can deliver great experiences to our residents. That is why we are proud to provide competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support a healthy life for you and your family when you join our team.

As a regular, full time employee at Beacon you can expect:

Health & Wellness Benefits. We offer plans for quality medical, dental, and vision coverage to all employees regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours or more per week. HSA/FSA options are also available. Work-Life Balance. On top of offering 13 paid holidays per year, we have an attractive paid time off policy that includes vacation days, personal days, sick time, wellness days, summer flex time, volunteer days and early close Fridays.

Retirement planning. We offer a 401k program with a company match. 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance. With affordable options to elect voluntary life, critical illness, hospital care or accidental injury coverage. Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP),Childcare & Eldercare Support, Career Development and Advancement Opportunities… and more!

Beacon Communities LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse pool of candidates. We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other protected class. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Beacon Communities LLC participates in the E-Verify program.