Climate Resilient Communities: Resilient Homes Associate

Climate Resilient Communities is seeking a Resilient Homes Associate. In collaboration with other staff, the Resilient Homes Program Associate will be responsible for implementing the Resilient Homes program. This includes developing partnerships, managing databases, coordinating project logistics and meetings, budgeting, reporting, and grant writing. A significant aspect of the role involves working directly with residents to oversee case management as they seek home repairs through CRC.

The program combines community organizing and advocacy with project management to connect theory and practice, ultimately building lasting community organizational infrastructure. This position reports to the Resilient Homes Program Manager at CRC.

Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) is a community-based organization dedicated to serving the Peninsula’s residents and communities of color by implementing community-led climate solutions that bring about unity, resilience, and justice in East Palo Alto, Belle Haven (Menlo Park), Redwood City, and North Fair Oaks. CRC partners with other organizations to meet community-identified needs through programs that advance youth education and leadership development, assist local residents in securing vital home repairs and subsidized solar panels, as well as other tangible projects that materially benefit residents.

CRC began as a program under Acterra and spun off into a separate, fiscally-sponsored organization in 2020; in 2023, we received our 501(c)(3) designation as an independent nonprofit. At CRC, you will be part of an exciting and growing organization and have a unique opportunity to interact with and learn from experienced community leaders, while contributing to climate resilience projects that center and empower community voices.

• Support the Program Manager in strengthening and expanding the Resilient Homes Program by refining existing functions and identifying new programming and resources.
• Assist Program Manager in cultivating new and existing service provider relationships.
• Trains interns, volunteers, and staff as needed to carry out CRC program objectives.
• Identify funding opportunities to enable CRC to carry out Resilient Homes programming.
• Cultivate partnerships with potential program partners, community-based organizations, public agencies, private foundations, and individuals.
• Create plans for implementing funded activities, including public outreach and education events, volunteer training, public service programs, community workshops, email campaigns, strategic planning sessions, and assessment of results.
• Manage project budgets; work with Program Manager to monitor monthly expenditures in relation to budget.
• Prepare reports on program activities for internal use and to grantors and other constituencies.
• Participate in internal meetings: all-staff meetings, quarterly Board of Directors meetings as needed, and strategic planning meetings.
• Engage in public outreach through public speaking and attending community events.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of CRC’s Resilient Homes Program, including:
  • Coordinating with service providers and partners.
  • Working directly with residents to receive home repairs and upgrades.
  • Managing a database of repairs and residents to date.
  • Tracking metrics and successes of the program.
• Other duties as needed.

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic about supporting older adults and building community.
• 2+ years of work experience, ideally in a community organizer, case management, or other non-profit role.
• 1–3 years experience in the environmental, housing, or other social services field.
• Passionate about environmental justice, climate change, and addressing environmental hazards in under-resourced communities.
• Creative thinker who can synthesize information, envision new approaches, and catalyze others to get engaged in innovative programs to protect communities and Earth’s climate.
• Experienced in building public/private/civic community partnerships and relationship building.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Enjoys working with people and meeting the public; excellent…