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Do you have a passion for seeing communities thrive? You'll fit right in.

Real progress in communities is the result of combining expertise, data, and, most importantly, the passion of people who care about the future of our neighborhoods.

Community Progress is always looking to connect with changemakers for full-time, part-time, and consulting opportunities. Please check back often for opportunities to work with us.

Open Positions

Director, Conferences and Events

The Director of Conferences and Events will serve as a core member of the National Leadership and Education team, providing specialized learning opportunities to communities across the country struggling with vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties. Recognizing the harm these properties cause to neighbors and neighborhoods, this individual will work with the nation’s top experts on land banking, alternative land use, delinquent property tax enforcement, and housing and building code enforcement to help communities find equitable solutions.

The ideal applicant for the position will have:

Experience developing and executing virtual and in-person events ranging from 20–1,200 participants
A natural comfort working with diverse audiences
A shared passion and deep commitment to building communities that provide opportunities for all.

Preference for candidates based near one of Community Progress’ offices in Flint, Michigan; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, Georgia; or Chicago, Illinois. However, Community Progress has a strong remote work culture and, in pursuit of growing a nation-leading team of highly skilled diverse experts, will consider candidates outside these regions.

The position offers an annual salary ranging from $105,000 to $115,000.

View the full job description here.

Manager, Human Resources and Culture

The Manager of Human Resources and Culture will support the implementation and administration of the organization’s internal initiatives and strategy around diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, as well as manage human resources functions. This position will further plans, policies, and culture for an inclusive and antiracist organization; support growth by helping attract and retain top talent; and facilitate staff development and team engagement.

The Manager of Human Resources and Culture position is 32 hours, four days/week and includes benefits, and reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), working closely with the Business Manager. Preference to candidates based near one of Community Progress’ offices in Flint, Michigan; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, Georgia; or Chicago, Illinois. However, Community Progress has a strong remote work culture and, in pursuit of growing a nation-leading team of highly skilled diverse experts, will consider candidates outside these regions.

The position offers an annual salary ranging from $65,000 to $72,000.

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Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant to the President & CEO will support all day-to-day operations of the President & CEO’s office, including administrative and scheduling support; supporting the Board of Directors; and managing D.C. office needs.

This role requires a commitment to equity, outstanding professionalism, discretion, attention to detail, and a willingness to anticipate needs and work proactively.

The Executive Assistant position is full-time and based out of Community Progress’ Washington, D.C. office on a flexible in-office/remote schedule. Community Progress has a strong culture of work-life balance and remote work. Due to the nature of supporting an executive position, the role may require being responsive to urgent messages and requests outside of 9am-5pm.

The position offers an annual salary ranging from $65,000 to $75,000.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Equity

The Center for Community Progress is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and encourage diversity and equity. As a part of our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all employment decisions at Community Progress are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate and serve.