Economic Mobility Project Specialist

Organization: National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC)
Location: Washington, DC
Date Posted: 05/07/2025

Salary Range:

$68,000.00 To $73,000.00 Annually

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and its grassroots member organizations create opportunities for people to build wealth. We work with community leaders, policymakers, and financial institutions to champion fairness in banking, housing, and business. NCRC was formed in 1990 by national, regional, and local organizations to increase the flow of private capital into traditionally underserved communities. NCRC has grown into an association of more than 600 community-based organizations in 42 states that promote access to basic banking services, affordable housing, entrepreneurship, job creation, and vibrant communities for America’s working families.

Note: This position is contingent on grant funding.

Position Overview

The Economic Mobility Project Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting and enhancing economic mobility initiatives within the organization and for NCRC’s 700+ member organizations across the United States. This position involves working closely with community-based organizations, government agencies, employers, and other stakeholders to develop and implement programs that promote workforce development and economic self-sufficiency for low-income and minority individuals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in government-funded workforce development programs, public assistance programs, research, training and technical assistance, grant writing and reporting, and community engagement initiatives. This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing project schedules, and ensuring that project goals and objectives are met on time, and, when applicable, within budget. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and has excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The specialist is expected to have a working knowledge of and show enthusiasm for NCRC’s programmatic and policy efforts to combat economic justice issues. The specialist is expected to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of organizational focus.

Location

This position is based in Washington, DC near McPherson Square Metro as part of a hybrid environment with Tuesdays, Thursdays, and sometimes Wednesdays in the office.

Responsibilities

Program Development and Management:

Assist in the development of project plans, timelines, and milestones.
Develop and support workforce development programs funded by federal government grants.
Collaborate with community-based organizations to design and implement economic mobility initiatives.
Provide administrative support to project managers and team members, including scheduling meetings, preparing presentations, and managing project-related correspondence.
Serve as a point of contact for project updates, ensuring all team members are informed of progress, changes, and any issues that arise.

Training and Technical Assistance:

Provide training and technical assistance to community partners and NCRC member organizations.
Support the development of training materials and conduct workshops on economic mobility programs and initiatives.
Offer ongoing support to member organizations and training attendees to ensure the successful implementation of programs.

Research and Data Analytics:

Research economic mobility trends, labor market analyses, and organizational best practices.
Collaborate with NCRC’s Research and Policy teams to support member organizations working to mitigate the effects of the Benefits Cliff.
Assist in preparing reports and presentations for internal and external audiences.

Grant Writing and Reporting:

Assist in finding and writing grant proposals to secure funding for economic mobility initiatives.
Prepare and submit regular reports to funders, detailing program outcomes and impact.
Ensure all grant-related documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

Community Engagement:

Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, including government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and local businesses and employers.
Support the facilitation of community meetings, events, and trainings for organizations working in the economic mobility space.
Advocate for policies and programs that support economic self-sufficiency for low-income individuals and families.

Additional Responsibilities:

Draft a variety of written materials including, but not limited to, emails, letters, proposals, and plans.
Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Project management skills: Stays on top of multiple projects without dropping any balls, plans backward and anticipates obstacles, identifies and involves stakeholders appropriately, and uses resources wisely.
Customer service: Provides warm, empathetic support to members/constituents, manages & prioritizes multiple concerns, and proactively seeks out answers and resolutions to concerns.
Creative thinking: Looks for ways to creatively align events with NCRC’s strategic plan, brand, and audience. Identifies solutions to roadblocks and curveballs. Energized by innovating to improve events.
Data management: Keeps data current and accurate, meticulously guards data integrity, analyzes and presents data & trends to make actionable recommendations, and learns & implements new technology.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in public administration, public policy, urban planning, sociology, social work, economics, or a related field.
Familiarity with government-funded workforce development programs, especially SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) strongly preferred.
Familiarity with social services and public assistance programs is strongly preferred.
Experience in research, training and technical assistance, grant writing and reporting, and community engagement preferred.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.