Community Land Trust Program Associate

About VSCLT

Virginia Statewide Community Land Trust (VSCLT) partners with communities across the Commonwealth of Virginia to create permanently affordable homes for low- and moderate-income families.

Through an innovative, adaptable, and scalable approach rooted in the community land trust model, we empower Virginians to build lasting equity, stability, and opportunity for generations to come.

Applicants are encouraged to learn more about VSCLT by exploring our website: www.vsclt.org.

Position Summary

The Program Associate will play a crucial role in supporting VSCLT's mission by assisting with homeowner engagement, stewardship, communications, administration, operations, and fundraising initiatives. This position requires a proactive, flexible, organized, and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This is a full-time, remote position. The candidate must be located within Virginia and able to travel occasionally to sites throughout the state.

Key Responsibilities

The Program Associate will work closely with the CEO and members of the board of directors on a variety of projects and initiatives. The following are major responsibilities of this role, along with other duties as assigned. As a newly created position, the responsibilities will adapt to the needs of the organization as well as the skill set of the successful candidate.

Homeowner Engagement and Stewardship

• Facilitate open communication and positive relationships with current and future VSCLT homeowners.
• Organize and update homeowner pre-purchase and post-purchase education materials and programs.
• Monitor compliance with VSCLT policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records on all VSCLT properties and homeowners.
• Assist with policy and program development related to homeowner engagement and stewardship.

Partnerships and Acquisitions

• Support planning and implementation of new partnerships with local governments and housing developers throughout the state.
• Assist with analysis of housing market trends in areas of potential partnerships.
• Track pipeline status and requirements for closing on property acquisitions.
• Collect and organize documentation for all existing properties and new property acquisitions.

Communications and Operations

• Manage social media accounts and create engaging content for stakeholders and homeowners.
• Draft newsletters, emails, presentations and other communication materials.
• Update the VSCLT website with timely content and assist with website management and improvements.
• Maintain the organization’s contact and stakeholder (CRM) database.
• Track fundraising deadlines and assist with grant writing and reporting.
• Assist with scheduling and logistics for board, committees, and other meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or a combination of education and relevant experience that meets the qualifications listed below.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Experience and/or education in community development, nonprofit management, real estate, affordable housing, homebuyer education, or similar fields.
• Familiarity with the housing needs of communities in Virginia, particularly affordable homeownership, is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and social media platforms such as LinkedIn.
• Experience with contact database management systems, survey tools, website management (Squarespace) and communication tools like Mailchimp is a plus.

Compensation

• Salary of $40,000 - $45,000 depending on qualifications.
• Benefits include remote work with a flexible 35 hour work week, generous holidays and paid time off (vacation, sick, and personal days).
• Employees are eligible for additional benefits after 3 months of full-time employment.

Virginia Statewide Community Land Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, veteran or disability status. VSCLT is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the email address above with “reasonable accommodation” in the subject line of the message.