Project Assistants

The North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness is seeking two full-time Project Assistants for two distinct workplans. NCCEH is looking for candidates that can excel at common responsibilities and skills contained in the position job description. NCCEH hires for positions that have work plans that may change over time based on funding, agency priorities, and staff strengths. This setting allows staff to gain flexible skills while becoming experts in identified work areas. Applicants will be considered for both open positions.

About NCCEH
The mission of the North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness is to end homelessness by creating alliances, encouraging public dialogue, securing resources, and advocating for systemic change. NCCEH works with communities to address root causes of homelessness by developing and implementing data-driven strategies that are focused on permanent housing and appropriate services.

NCCEH staff work as a trust-based, collaborative team to create a dynamic, creative workplace that focuses on questioning the status quo in order to bring about systems change. The Project Specialist will increase our team’s ability to improve program and system performance.

Work During COVID-19
NCCEH has an office in Raleigh, NC. Most staff work from the Raleigh office, while a few staff work remotely from their homes. However, during the coronavirus pandemic, all NCCEH staff are working remotely from home.

How to Apply
Upload application at www.ncceh.org/joinourteam

Required application documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resumé
• Reference List: Include 3 professional references and describe how you know the individual and how long you have known the individual.
• Writing Sample: Include a writing sample (one or more pieces) that will provide an example of your professional writing. You may also submit other documents in addition to the writing sample to provide additional insight.

The ideal candidate will be committed to getting results in a fast-paced environment, able to handle a heavy workload, and keep track of detailed information. This position is an opportunity to collaborate with a team that is engaging with policy makers, state and local leaders, and housing and service providers to build capacity, develop the workforce, strengthen partnerships, and create innovative programs to alleviate homelessness.

The Project Assistant reports to a Project Director and is responsible for the following:

• Support the accomplishment of team and project goals
• Coordinate virtual and in-person events
• Support the delivery of remote and on-site training
• Support the provision of technical assistance on service delivery, program oversight, and system evaluation to a wide variety of stakeholders by assisting with creating and distributing materials, planning logistics for meetings, and other tasks as needed
• Assist in creation and dissemination of educational materials in various formats
• Support internal team project management
• Be familiar with information and data about best practices, evidence-based interventions, and project and system performance to gain insight into project goals