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Engagement Manager, Community Values Impact & Innovation (East Bay)

Oakland, California

About MidPen 

At MidPen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect.

We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation’s leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 130 properties is home to 20,000 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity.

MidPen is, once again, proud to be certified as an official Great Place to Work® in 2025.

Location: East Bay Office

Engagement Manager, Community Values Impact and Innovation

The Engagement Manager, Community Values Impact & Innovation, advances MidPen Housing’s mission by leading community engagement and project management efforts, managing outreach projects, fostering strategic partnerships, and supporting department priorities in attraction, retention, and resident engagement. In this cross‑functional role, the manager collaborates with internal teams and external partners to strengthen staff morale, enhance community‑aligned practices, improve outreach communications, represent MidPen at public events, and use data‑informed strategies to increase impact. The role also includes planning and executing community programs and events, developing tracking methods and outreach plans, and maintaining relationships with community organizations that reflect and support resident populations to ensure effective and relevant initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver community outreach projects, managing stakeholders, resources, and alignment with department priorities.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to build and maintain a responsive community of partners.
  • Develop clear project work plans and timelines that promote transparency, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Delegate tasks strategically to enhance team performance while monitoring progress and managing budgets effectively.
  • Implement new tools and methods to improve project effectiveness, efficiency, and resident‑centered outreach strategies.
  • Analyze performance data to produce summary reports and provide recommendations that guide decision‑making.
  • Create and refine systems for tracking and reporting outreach progress across teams and partners.
  • Support organizational initiatives by proposing new efforts and leveraging networks to strengthen engagement pipelines.
  • Provide strategic guidance to ensure outreach activities align with community needs and priorities.
  • Build and sustain partnerships with community‑based organizations to strengthen local relationships and engagement.
  • Engage in community events to facilitate communication and strengthen internal and external stakeholder connections.
  • Support multilingual and inclusive communications by collaborating with translators and designing comprehensive outreach plans.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Lead and manage complex outreach projects while balancing shifting priorities and deadlines.
  • Use project‑management tools and process‑improvement methods to plan, track, and optimize outcomes.
  • Adapt effectively to ambiguity and evolving environments with strong resilience and flexibility.
  • Communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders and produce data‑informed reports and outreach strategies.
  • Build and maintain strategic community partnerships and engage effectively in group discussions.
  • Provide strategic guidance to leadership and support staff‑led engagement initiatives.
  • Apply strong problem‑solving, analytical skills, and sound judgment to navigate challenges independently.
  • Utilize Microsoft Office and AI‑driven tools to enhance efficiency and decision‑making.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to travel throughout MidPen’s 12 county footprint, among MidPen offices, and properties
  • Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks
  • Stand/walk; reach/work above shoulders; perform light or fine manipulation; grasp forcefully; use a telephone; sort and file paperwork; and lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Stand/walk outdoors for extended periods of time, load and unload boxes, tables, chairs or other event materials
  • Rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, or crawl

Education and Experience

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
  • Three (3) years of project or program management, community engagement, and volunteer management experience with a minimum of two (2) years Affordable Housing knowledge (professional or lived experience)
  • Experience actively planning and executing community outreach programs and activities, including engagement and consensus-building efforts beyond general community interaction
  • Relevant professional certificates or certifications in areas such as community engagement, change management, business intelligence, or project management preferred

Pay Range $70,304 - $86,320 Annual Salary - Pay based on applicable experience and qualifications

Benefits and Compensation (see here for full details)

  • Health Insurance 
  • Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Investment
  • Employee Education Reimbursement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits
  • EAP Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Company Holidays
  • Wellness Days

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MidPen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please notify your recruiter. Consistent with its obligations under the law, MidPen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

 

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