Resident Service Coordinator

Description

Are you driven to create welcoming, supportive communities where residents truly feel at home? Avesta Housing is seeking a Resident Service Coordinator to connect residents with resources, foster engagement, and strengthen our sense of community.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with property management, organize programs and workshops, and respond to resident needs with empathy and professionalism. Your work will directly support Avesta’s mission of providing quality, affordable homes and building inclusive neighborhoods.

• Enjoy helping others and building relationships
• Excel at organizing and problem-solving
• Want to make a meaningful impact every day

Avesta Housing is a local leader in housing development, property management, and assisted living solutions. Founded in 1972, our nonprofit organization serves individuals and families in need of quality affordable housing in Maine and New Hampshire.

Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a dedication to housing equity and inclusion for all. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others and strengthening our communities through affordable housing gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta Housing being a popular place to work.

Our employees selected Avesta Housing as a 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values!

See what makes us more than just a workplace here.

The person who is ready for this opportunity will have knowledge and experience in this field and meet the following qualifications:

• College Degree preferred.
• Knowledge of social service agencies and experience working with social service agencies.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of affordable housing programs and resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working directly with disadvantaged people.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Travel/reliable means of transportation required.

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This is a full-time non-exempt/hourly position that pays $24.00 - $27.00 per hour.

This is an on-site position which requires regular travel between properties throughout the Greater Portland area.

We have excellent employee benefits, including:

• Employer-paid health and dental plans for employees
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
• Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability
• Free mental wellness services for benefits-eligible employees
• 13 paid holidays
• Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Generous earned time, starting with 19 days in first year of employment
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

If this job sounds like a fit for you, please click through to our Employment Application. A resume that tells us how your experience is relevant to this role is required.