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Job Description
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES MANAGER
Front Porch Investments Omaha, NE Job Details Full-time $98,800 - $117,700 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Program management Urban planning Social Sciences Bachelor's degree Stakeholder management
Full Job Description Organizational Overview:
Front Porch Investments was formed in 2021 to address the gap in affordable housing in the region. Front Porch Investments serves as a catalyst for innovative and community-centered affordable housing solutions, with a focus on investment, advocacy, and engagement. We prioritize production and preservation of affordable housing, housing justice, and innovative housing models, working across public-private partners to strengthen the regional housing ecosystem.
Role Overview:
The Community Initiatives Manager serves as Front Porch Investments' lead steward of housing justice, community intelligence, and community informed system change efforts that advance affordable housing outcomes. This position identifies emerging needs, opportunities, and barriers within the housing ecosystem and works across sectors to translate insights into action. Through strategic partnerships, collaborative initiatives, and community-informed systems change efforts, this position helps strengthen the affordable housing ecosystem and advance Front Porch's mission.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Community Development, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field. 5-7 years of experience in community development, affordable housing, public policy, program management, or a related field. Demonstrated experience leading collaborative initiatives and building strategic partnerships across sectors. Strong understanding of affordable housing systems, community development, and systems-change approaches. Experience facilitating meetings, convenings, advisory groups, or multi-stakeholder initiatives. Excellent relationship-building, communication, and facilitation skills. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Strategic thinker capable of moving between high-level organizational goals and detailed implementation. Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including residents, community leaders, developers, elected officials, funders, and institutional partners. Experience translating community perspectives and stakeholder insights into systems-level strategies, initiatives, or policy recommendations We encourage candidates with a mix of lived experience, professional expertise, and transferable skills to apply, even if you don't meet every listed qualification. For the complete job description or to apply for this position, visit https://frontporchinvestments.org/who-we-are/our-team/careers.html . Priority consideration will be given to applications received by July 19, 2026.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$98,800.00 - $117,700.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
