March 20, 2024
Organizational Overview:
New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) is a community development corporation committed to sustainable development in housing opportunities, economic development, vacant land strategies, community engagement, and real estate development. NKCDC advances social equity and economic empowerment by nurturing and creating opportunities for residents to live and actively shaping their neighborhoods of choice. To that end, NKCDC provides free resources to residents and businesses in the Kensington, Fishtown, and Port Richmond neighborhoods.
NKCDC has a strong reputation, both locally and nationally, with longstanding credibility of serving as a trusted and valuable partner and collaborator. The organization is one of only two community development organizations in Philadelphia chartered members of the NeighborWorks America network. Our current work using a trauma-informed community engagement model, applying a racial equity lens across the organization, and leading programs at the intersection of health and housing are keeping NKCDC at the cutting edge of community development. NKCDC draws on the strengths of the communities in Kensington, Fishtown, and Port Richmond — a population of over 62,800, 23% of whom live below the federal poverty level — to make sure neighborhood development benefits all residents. More information can be found at nkcdc.org.
Position Overview:
The NAC Program Associate will play a crucial role in providing constituent intake, data entry, and resource promotion for residents served by NKCDC in the Fishtown, Kensington, and Port Richmond neighborhoods of Philadelphia. Your responsibilities will include administering and coordinating NKCDC’s Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) Program in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia. You will assist residents in navigating various services and building essential skills to thrive in areas such as crime and safety reporting, housing assistance, vacant land acquisition, and sustainable living across NKCDC’s diverse service area. Additionally, you will be involved in planning and staffing community events and providing vital support to the Community Engagement team across multiple projects.
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