FHNN Seeks Community Manager

Organization: Friendship Heights Neighbors Network (FHNN)

Position Type: This is a Part-Time contract designed for flexibility, allowing for a mix of remote work and essential on-site community engagement in Friendship Heights and the DMV area. Please note that this is an independent contractor position.

Compensation: $25–$29 per hour, commensurate with skills and experience (estimated 25-30 hours/week scope)

Reports to: Executive Director

Role Purpose: The Community Manager supports the operations and service continuity that underpins the FHNN mission of 'neighbors helping neighbors.' This role achieves community integration by managing program logistics, facilitating social engagement, and providing dependable member support, thereby fostering member connection and empowerment.

Core Responsibilities

1. Program Events

• Calendar Curation: Work together with the Program events committee to manage the logistics of a 12-month program calendar, ensuring a rich offering and delivery of expert-led learning experiences

• Speaker Partnership: Shepherd the full speaker lifecycle, from identification and coordination of content to providing technical assistance for all event formats.

2. Community Building

• Community outings: Organize and host monthly, "Out and About" museum trips, neighborhood gatherings, and social outings that actively combat isolation and build lasting, personal ties. 

• Coordinate member list-serve: Support the coordination of our new member list-serve, cultivating a warm, engaging space for member to member connection and mutual support online.

• Member-led interest groups: Facilitate and support member-led interest groups, empowering neighbors to connect authentically over shared interests.

3. Operational Support

• FHNN general correspondence: Manage the FHNN general email inbox with compassion and efficiency; answer occasional calls to the FHNN phone number

• Member Support: Promptly respond to member queries about membership and events, coordinating closely with our dedicated volunteer support team

• Communications and marketing: Support the Executive Director is communication and marketing efforts, including assisting with material creation for the monthly newsletter, and weekly e-blasts

Qualifications & Attributes

• Local Connection: A genuine affinity for and familiarity with the Friendship Heights community.

• Organizational Excellence: Proven ability to manage complex logistics, develop detailed plans 

• Values Alignment: Commitment to embodying FHNN’s core values: Community, Service, Compassion, Respect, and Integrity

• Technology Proficiency: Proficient in technology for communication and operational tasks, including platforms (such as Google Workspace or similar productivity suites), social media channels, and proficiency with Canva and other design applications.

Deadline: Interested applicants are invited to send a cover letter and CV to information@fhnn.org. All materials must be received no later than April 18, 2026.