Resident Engagement Specialist

Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC)

. Lead K–12 afterschool programs and support academic success .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $48,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading K–12 afterschool programs, implementing educational and social-services programming, and fostering community engagement through workshops and events. Strong background in child development and program management, with a focus on building relationships with local organizations and families.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In EducationChild Development ExperienceProgram ManagementCross-Cultural CompetencyTrauma-Informed Practices

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Industry Keywords

Afterschool ProgramsTutoring ProgramsCommunity ResourcesDifferentiated LearningClassroom ManagementParent WorkshopsCommunity-Building Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead K–12 afterschool programs and support academic success
Oversee afterschool and teen tutoring programs for 20–25 children and 20 teens
Coordinate parent workshops for 5–20 parents and adult workshops for 10–50 adults
Plan and execute community-building events for 50–100 residents
Implement educational and social-services programming
Connect residents with community resources and support services
Design and facilitate differentiated learning goals
Establish classroom management strategies based on trauma-informed practices
Build relationships with local schools, libraries, and non-profits
Collaborate with AHC’s social services team and local partners
Engage families through educational workshops and events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in education
Experience in child development and program management
Cross-cultural competency
Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends
Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening
Must work a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health reimbursement account (HRA) for eligible employees
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching and discretionary contributions
Voluntary pet insurance, life and AD&D, identity theft, and legal coverage
Transit and cellphone stipends
Free parking
Mental health support including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid federal holidays, including time off during Christmas week
Paid vacation and sick leave
Professional development opportunities
Remote work on Fridays for the Resident Services Team