Community Development Director Jobs in Lowell, MA

Overview
Founded in 2004, the Fairmount Indigo CDC Collaborative (FICC) (ficcaction.org) is a collaborative made up of three Boston-based community development corporations (CDCs): Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation, Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation, and Southwest Boston Community Development Corporation. FICC's mission is to strengthen vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods united by the Fairmount/Indigo Commuter Rail Line. FICC seeks to advance racial, climate, and health equity and justice in our communities through: increased affordable housing; excellent public transit; pathways to good jobs and financial resilience; sustainability innovations; expanded green space and opportunities for active living; and vibrant public places. To see these objectives through, FICC organizes local residents, engages in state- and local-level policy advocacy, and coordinates action with neighborhood partners, public agencies, and other stakeholders.
FICC is a fiscally sponsored project of TSNE (tsne.org).
Responsibilities
The Community Engagement Manager plays a central role in advancing the Fairmount Indigo CDC Collaborative's (FICC) climate justice and health equity work through grassroots engagement, community leadership, and outreach. Reporting to the Director of Climate Justice, the Manager will design and lead inclusive engagement strategies, coordinate community-based events and campaigns, and support residents in advocating for policies that address climate and environmental injustices.
Essential Functions
Community Outreach and Engagement
• Lead virtual and in-person outreach efforts to connect with residents, tenant associations, and grassroots partners across Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Hyde Park.
• Use a variety of outreach methods-including phone calls, flyering, door-knocking, and in-person canvassing-to reach residents who may not be active online.
• Serve as the point person for community engagement events and activities, providing welcoming, equitable spaces and addressing barriers to participation.
• Organize regular community workshops, gatherings, and listening sessions that reflect residents' priorities and FICC's mission.
• Represent FICC at community meetings, neighborhood coalitions, and local convenings.
• Gather feedback from community members and stakeholders to refine programs and inform planning.
Resident Leadership and Advocacy
• Recruit, train, and support residents to participate in policy advocacy and community organizing efforts.
• Coordinate turnout and testimony for public hearings, legislative campaigns, and direct actions.
• Help co-facilitate resident-led advocacy groups, ensuring inclusive processes and alignment with FICC's shared policy priorities.
• Help track key local and state legislation related to climate, health, and environmental justice.
Event Planning and Program Implementation
• Plan and execute in-person and virtual events focused on climate resilience, health equity, and sustainable community development.
• Manage event logistics, promotion, and evaluation, ensuring events are accessible, impactful, and well-attended.
• Collaborate with the Director of Climate Justice, EDs/CEOs and staff of the member CDCs to align events with strategic goals and community needs.
Communications and Digital Engagement
• Oversee and execute FICC's social media strategy, including creating and posting engaging content across Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Manage FICC's monthly e-newsletter and other digital updates.
• Engage with residents and community partners through digital platforms to promote campaigns, events, and storytelling.
• Track engagement metrics and refine strategies to grow FICC's reach and visibility.
Strategic and Organizational Support
• Support the Director of Climate Justice with program strategy, community engagement planning, and team coordination.
• Contribute to the development and review of work plans, grant proposals, and community-based programming.
• Participate in organizational learning, planning, and evaluation activities.
Administrative and Grant Support
• Contribute to the preparation of grant proposals by providing program descriptions, event summaries, and community engagement data.
• Support the Director of Climate Justice in tracking and compiling relevant metrics, resident participation, and impact stories for grant reports and funder updates.
• Maintain organized records of outreach activities, attendance logs, photos, and communications content for internal and external use.
• Provide timely updates and documentation for monthly internal reporting and other shared deliverables.
Qualifications
We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.
• At least 3 years of experience in community engagement, grassroots organizing, program coordination, or advocacy
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and public speaking skills
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing events and/or workshops
• Proficiency with digital communication tools including social media platforms and document collaboration software like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed
• Commitment to racial equity, environmental justice, and community-driven change
• Ability to work in person in neighborhoods within the Fairmount Corridor, including at the offices of member CDCs
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in policy advocacy, legislative tracking, or civic engagement
• Graphic design or digital media production skills (e.g., Canva, video editing, photography)
• Experience using outreach and advocacy tools like Mailchimp and Action Network
• Knowledge of Boston's Fairmount Corridor neighborhoods (Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, Hyde Park)
• Bilingual in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Cape Verdean Creole
To Apply: Please submit both a cover letter and resume.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work is performed in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

• Handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;
• Reach; traverse; sit (usually for longer periods of time); occasionally ascend/descend; and position self (to) move;
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate;
• Job is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards;
• Likelihood of personal injury would be relatively slight;
• Environmental and work hazards are not present to a measurable degree.

Compensation and Benefits
Location:This is a hybrid position that requires the ability to work in physical environments and travel within the greater-Boston area; including the headquarters of each of the member CDCs, as well as attending in- person meetings, events, and site visits across Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Hyde Park, and Boston more broadly.
Start Date: Ideal start day for this position is August 2026
Compensation: The starting salary for this position is $30.00/hr to $33.48/hr and is commensurate with experience.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package including:

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): twelve paid holidays, three weeks of vacation, one week of personal holiday, and ability to accrue up to 487.5 hours of health leave time for benefited staff.
• 80% Employer-paid, offering some $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim along with several low-deductible plans;
• Low-cost Harvard Pilgrim/Point32Health Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care.
• Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employer-paid Pension and Employee-paid 403b plan through TIAA.
• ...and more!

TSNE/FICC strives to achieve excellence through a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that embraces all of our individual and collective differences. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Middle Eastern and North African, Bilingual and/or Bicultural candidates, and LGBTQ2SIA+ candidates are encouraged to apply. We value and honor the unique talents, learning styles, and lived experiences of each individual that enrich and strengthen our workplace culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
All employment conditions are based on an individual's performance and job qualifications. TSNE/FICC prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, creed, color, religion, native language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, race-based hairstyles, or any other protected characteristic stated by federal and state law. Regardless of any class' protection under the law or lack thereof, TSNE/FICC celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse team of employees. It is represented in our workplace culture, and it is who we are.
TSNE/FICC's EEO statement extends to volunteers, interns, contractors, vendors, and clients.
TSNE/FICC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process. If you need an accommodation to apply or participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact accommodations@tsne.org. Requests will be handled confidentially and shared only as needed to evaluate and implement the accommodation.