Organizational Overview:
Founded in 1980, Mt. Airy CDC’s mission is to preserve, empower, and advance a vibrant and diverse Mt. Airy by stimulating community-centered neighborhood development.
The CDC works towards its mission in four program areas: 1) Housing Counseling, 2) Real Estate Development, 3) Business Services, and 4) Community Programs.
By joining us, you will engage in truly meaningful work that seeks to strengthen local schools; help families purchase their first home or stay in it when they experience hardships; improve the physical infrastructure of our neighborhood; help new entrepreneurs develop and existing local businesses thrive; and ultimately connect neighbors with one another. You will be an integral part of our efforts to deepen the longstanding tradition of making Mt. Airy a welcoming place to call home
Position Overview:
The Community Programs Coordinator oversees Mt. Airy CDC’s (MACDC) Community Development work, including education advocacy, youth literacy, community engagement, and special neighborhood projects. Duties include the following:
● Facilitate Mt. Airy Schools Coalition (MASC) meetings, including
meeting planning, invitations, agendas, and minutes.
○ Develop relationships with principals, staff, parents, and
home-school associations in order to expand the MASC into an
effective advocacy group
○ Work with MACDC staff and leadership to find resources and
partnerships for meeting MASC priorities.
● Manage MACDC’s annual Reading Revolution Summer Literacy Camp (July-August), including:
○ Selection and training of site instructors and support staff
○ Overall management of camp logistics
○ Coordination with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation partner sites
○ Direct oversight of Holman Field extended camp program
○ Enrollment and communication with camp participants
○ Data collection on camp outcomes
● Promotion of year-round literacy programming, inducing:
○ Communication with Literacy Rich Neighborhood Initiative (LRNI)
partner sites and libraries
○ Periodic monitoring of LRNI installations to ensure proper
function and maintenance
○ Coordination with Reading Captains and local literacy groups
○ Organization of literacy activities at select events
● Management of MACDC’s participation in the ArtForward partnership:
○ Attend weekly planning meetings (evenings)
○ Assist with organization of community engagement events
○ Work with MACDC Communications Manager to ensure email and
social media communications about partnership activities
● Participation in Mt. Airy 2025 Neighborhood Plan implementation work, including attendance at periodic meetings and coordination of community survey efforts.
● Develop positive relationships with neighborhood and institutional stakeholders.
● Provide staff support for community development work for MACDC programs, events, and special projects.
● Other duties as assigned