Community Organizing Manager

Company : Mutual Housing

Job Description - Community Organizing Manager

Join Mutual Housing California’s Mission to Build Equitable Communities!

Are you passionate about affordable housing and empowering communities? Do you believe in creating vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods where everyone can thrive? Mutual Housing California is seeking dedicated professionals to join our innovative team and advance our mission of developing, managing, and supporting sustainable affordable housing where residents are partners in creating equitable communities.

Our team is our strength!

When you join Mutual Housing California you will be surrounded by Property Management professionals who are an experienced force for revitalizing low-income communities by strengthening neighborhood assets and developing community leadership.

About Mutual Housing

At Mutual Housing California, we are driven by a powerful mission: to develop and manage sustainable affordable housing that strengthens neighborhood assets and empowers resident leaders. Founded with the vision of revitalizing low-income communities, we are a locally controlled nonprofit committed to addressing historic inequities by creating high-quality, affordable housing in safe, healthy neighborhoods. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, partnering with us to build thriving, equitable communities.

We look forward to meeting you!

If you’re inspired to join a mission-driven team dedicated to affordable housing and community empowerment, we want to hear from you!

Together, let’s create sustainable, affordable housing where residents and communities thrive!

OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE IS TOP TIER:

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Employee Assistant Program: Kaiser plan fully covered for Employee and dependents; Employees do not pay anything out of pocket for full coverage for themselves and their dependents
Optional Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection and Accident Insurance
Generous paid time off, including 16 paid holidays which includes the week between Christmas and New Years
2 Floating Holidays (16 hours)
401K Plan with company match up to 6%

Position: Community Organizing Manager
Location: Lemon Hill - Sacramento, CA 95824
Hours: Full Time, Exempt
Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: $73,840 per year

Job Summary:

We’re seeking a Community Organizing Manager, a strategic and relationship‑driven leader who will guide our organizing team, empower resident leaders, and deepen community partnerships. This role is ideal for someone who believes in collective action, values diverse voices, and thrives at the intersection of community development, leadership training, and social justice.

Responsibilities:

Resident Leadership & Community Power-Building

Support residents in identifying key issues and taking collective action
Facilitate leadership development, trainings, and strategic planning
Build a strong base of resident leaders connected by shared interests
Help residents apply their skills to strengthen their communities

Partnerships & Cross-Department Collaboration

Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations
Coordinate advocacy, training, and power‑building initiatives
Engage local stakeholders to support housing development efforts
Collaborate with Communications to amplify resident voices
Support grant applications and contribute to reporting, outcomes, and impact narratives

Comprehensive Community Development (CCD)

Lead neighborhood‑level initiatives focused on health, safety, housing, and wellbeing
Drive Creative Placemaking efforts integrating arts, culture, and storytelling
Support resident‑led creative projects that reflect community identity
Identify and help secure funding for placemaking and community development

Team Leadership & Supervision

Supervise and mentor two full‑time Community Organizers
Develop training programs to strengthen outreach, engagement, and advocacy skills
Ensure timely documentation, reporting, and compliance
Strengthen collaboration with Property Management to support resident-centered work
Manage budgets for engagement, organizing, and leadership development

Qualifications:

Strong organizational and strategic planning skills
Creative, solutions‑oriented approach to community challenges
Excellent communication skills, including written communication and grant writing
Ability to build trust across diverse communities and facilitate inclusive dialogue
Experience leading teams, mentoring staff, and guiding group processes
Deep cultural competency and understanding of trauma‑informed community work
Must successfully pass criminal, DOJ, and other standard background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing community organizing programs, including supervision and budgeting
Knowledge of affordable housing, social justice, and equity principles
Strong partnership‑building experience
Some experience with grant research, writing, and reporting
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CRM experience (e.g., Salesforce) a plus
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Fluency in a second language (Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, or Russian)
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between sites

**NO CALLS FROM STAFFING AGENCIES OR RECRUITERS PLEASE**

Original job Community Organizing Manager posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.

Share Job

Get your Resume Reviewed for Free

Similar Community Organizing Manager Jobs in the US

Get your Resume Reviewed for Free

Email address

Why are you reporting this job?

I think it’s a discriminatory or offensive

I think it’s fraudulent or a scam

I think it’s trying to sell something unrelated to the job / it’s asking for money

I think it contains incorrect or broken information

Other

All Job Ads are subject to GrabJobs’s Terms of Service. We allow users to flag postings that may be in violation of those terms. Job Ads may also be flagged by GrabJobs moderation team. However, no moderation system is perfect, and flagging a posting does not ensure that it will be removed.

Setup your job alert:

Frequency

By activating job alerts, I agree to GrabJobs Terms & Privacy Policy. I can unsubscribe to job alerts anytime. Skip

Community Organizing Manager

Job Description - Community Organizing Manager

Similar Community Organizing Manager Jobs in the US

Mobile Apps