Monadnock Housing Collaborative Program Manager

Monadnock Housing Collaborative

Program Manager
August 2025

Position Overview

Monadnock United Way (MUW) is seeking an entrepreneurial community builder and systems thinker to launch and grow the Monadnock Housing Collaborative (MHC)—a new regional coalition advancing housing opportunities for all. This is a unique opportunity to build something from the ground up: shaping a cross-sector network, guiding strategy, and mobilizing people around one of our region’s most urgent challenges.

The Program Manager will help drive change by fostering community involvement and advocacy at local and state levels to reduce barriers and improve the supply and diversity of housing in the Monadnock Region.

The successful candidate brings both vision and practicality, balancing long-term systems change with immediate, tangible action. This role requires a natural convener that thrives in dynamic environments and has a passion for connecting people, programs, and ideas to create solutions with lasting impact.

This role reports to MUW’s President and is central to MUW’s commitment to regional vitality.

About the Monadnock Housing Collaborative

MHC is a regional initiative convened by MUW, Southwest Region Planning Commission, and Monadnock Interfaith Project. With 30+ active partners spanning health, education, construction, environmentalism, economic development, government, philanthropy, and grassroots leadership, MHC’s mission is to advance inclusive housing through education, engagement, and advocacy. Our multi-pronged approach integrates policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and innovative solutions grounded in both local and national best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Partner with MHC’s Leadership Team and Advisory Council to update and drive a living strategic plan.
• Strengthen governance with the Advisory Council, fostering their continued engagement as ambassadors and thought leaders.
• Build and maintain a collaborative infrastructure that supports cross-communication, shared learning, and effective partnerships (e.g., communication systems, meeting schedules, and reporting mechanisms).

Community Building & Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with municipal leaders, nonprofits, developers, employers, grassroots coalitions, and statewide coalitions.
• Serve as the point person for housing solutions in the Monadnock Region, fostering collaboration across local coalitions and workgroups.
• Serve as facilitator for coalition workgroups (e.g., Regulatory Reform, Entrepreneurial Solutions, Community Engagement).
• Expand and mobilize volunteer networks, empowering residents to engage in housing solutions.
• Ensure diverse community voices are included in decision-making.

Communications & Storytelling

• Act as spokesperson for MHC at convenings, public forums, and community events.
• Collect and share stories that illustrate both the housing crisis and innovative local solutions.
• Develop content and manage communications platforms (website, newsletters, social media, public updates).

Operations & Resource Development

• Manage daily operations of MHC.
• Establish annual workplans, track progress on goals, and ensure accountability to grant deliverables and key outcomes.
• Partner with MUW staff on funding opportunities, including grant writing and reporting.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate is:

• A community weaver and systems thinker.
• Skilled at facilitating dialogue among people with differing views.
• Entrepreneurial and resourceful, with a proactive, action-oriented approach.
• Organized, detail-minded, and able to balance multiple priorities.
• A strong listener with a collaborative leadership style.
• Passionate about access to housing and regional vitality.

Competencies for Manager Level IR3

The Program Manager must model the following competencies:

• Independently organizes and manages multiple projects or a program with multiple projects.
• Assembles and engages internal and external stakeholders to complete activities within projects.
• Leads, coaches, mentors and resolves conflict with fellow employees and teams.
• Positions multiple programs or projects to have a positive impact on organizational goals.
• Tracks, evaluates and prepares reports to ensure objectives and budget are met.
• Identifies and manages project risks independently.
• Works effectively with other MUW teams.
• Makes decisions within broad functional or department guidelines.
• Possesses comprehensive professional knowledge and expertise.
• Assignments, projects, or programs are of moderate scope or complexity.

MUW Vision, Mission and Values

The Program Manager models and supports the values of the organization:

Our Vision

A United community where all are cared for and thriving.

Our Mission

Monadnock United Way is dedicated to improving lives by mobilizing diverse partners and investing in programs and people to create long-lasting, measurable change.

Our Values

• Collaborative: We arrive as equal partners, committed to doing good, especially when it’s hard.
• Transparent: We are truthful and honest with ourselves and with the community.
• Sustainable: We choose paths that strengthen our community now and into the future.
• Respectful: We are considerate of others’ opinion, position, background, and experience.
• Trust: We center our relationships and actions on openness and honesty. It is the lens for all we do.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years of experience in community development, coalition coordination, housing, policy advocacy, or nonprofit management.
• Demonstrated project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working with volunteers, cross-sector collaborations, and/or community organizing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including writing, facilitation, and public speaking.
• Familiarity with New Hampshire housing issues (especially in rural areas) is a plus.
• Grant writing and/or fundraising experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and digital collaboration tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to attend occasional evening/weekend meetings and travel within the region.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Use of standard office equipment (copier, fax, computer, telephone, etc.).
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods in a stationary position at a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Salary Range

$55,000 - $60,000, full-time-equivalent at 37.5 hours per week with full benefits package.

Benefits

MUW is a family-friendly workplace. In addition to a 7.5 hour workday, MUW’s full-time benefits package includes a hybrid work environment with flexible hours to honor work/life balance, Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays, health insurance, retirement plan with match, family leave policy, and disability insurance.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to careers@muw.org.

No phone calls, please.

MUW is committed to being a model of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to promote an inclusive culture where diversity is valued by everyone. Read our policy at: https://www.muw.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-policy

An Equal Opportunity Employer