Community Development Assistant Jobs in California

The Community Development Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and daily operations of the Lodi Family Resource Center (FRC). The Manager ensures the center provides high-quality, integrated services that strengthen families, promote self-sufficiency, and respond to the changing needs of the Lodi community.

This position develops and maintains strong partnerships with residents, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, local government, faith-based organizations, and other community stakeholders. The Community Development Manager supervises site staff, oversees community engagement efforts, supports grant implementation, and ensures programs are delivered in accordance with CPF's mission, values, and funding requirements.

The Manager works collaboratively with CPF program staff to support workforce development initiatives, including workforce development programs, by assisting with participant recruitment, community outreach, employer engagement, referral coordination, and required reporting activities.

This position will work 40 hours per week and will require occasional evening and weekend work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the daily operations of the Lodi Family Resource Center.
• Supervise, coach, evaluate, and support assigned staff while fostering a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Ensure the center provides a welcoming, safe, and family-friendly environment for residents, volunteers, staff, and community partners.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, schools, businesses, employers, government agencies, and neighborhood groups.
• Develop and implement outreach strategies that increase awareness of CPF programs and strengthen community engagement.
• Coordinate integrated services and connect participants with appropriate programs, resources, and community partners.
• Monitor program implementation to ensure compliance with agency policies, grant requirements, and quality standards.
• Assist with grant implementation, reporting, data collection, and outcome measurement.
• Support CPF's workforce development initiatives by assisting with participant recruitment, outreach, referral coordination, employer partnerships, and reporting activities.
• Represent CPF at community meetings, coalitions, advisory boards, and public events.
• Ensure accurate documentation, participant records, and program data are maintained in accordance with agency and funding requirements.
• Oversee the maintenance, safety, security, and efficient operation of the Family Resource Center.
• Prepare reports and provide program updates to the Executive Director as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
• Experience working with community-based organizations, neighborhood groups, or family-serving agencies.
• Strong organizational, communication, public speaking, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships with diverse community stakeholders.
• Knowledge of community development, family support, case management, and integrated service delivery.
• Experience supporting grant-funded programs and maintaining program documentation is preferred.
• Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Public Administration, Business Administration, Community Development, or a related field preferred.

Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit management, community development, family services, or a related field, including supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift up to 30 pounds, operate standard office equipment, and travel throughout San Joaquin County as needed for meetings, outreach activities, and community events. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Compensation

CPF offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Community Partnership for Families is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Community Partnership for Families (CPF) is at will. Either the employee or CPF may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant and program funding