Minnesota Homeownership Center · 17 hours ago
Innovation Project Manager, Homeownership Program Engagement and Development
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expMinnesota Homeownership Center is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing sustainable homeownership in Minnesota. The Innovation Project Manager will lead the planning and implementation of innovative homeownership programs and pilot initiatives, focusing on participant-centered and equity-driven program design.
Real Estate
Hiring Manager
Meredith Long, aPHR
Responsibilities
Plan, manage, and implement assigned pilot programs, grants, and strategic initiatives
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, task tracking systems, and documentation
Coordinate activities among staff, contractors, and partners to ensure deliverables are met
Organize and facilitate meetings, working groups, and project convenings
Track implementation progress, identify risks, and recommend adjustments
Collect, manage, and document program and evaluation data
Prepare reports, summaries, guidance materials, and partner communications
Support homeowner and partner engagement activities, including advisory groups and peer learning
Ensure programs align with organizational goals, grant requirements, and equity principles
Lead implementation of homeownership-focused pilot programs that expand pathways to affordable and sustainable homeownership
Apply trust-based, participant-centered engagement practices
Manage homeowner advisory groups and peer programs, including scheduling, materials, stipends, and documentation
Partner with evaluators to collect, interpret, and apply data for continuous improvement
Use evaluation findings and participant feedback to refine programs during implementation
Communicate progress, challenges, and lessons learned to internal and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships
Analytical thinking and strong problem-solving ability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with diverse communities and cross-sector partners
Experience facilitating meetings, working groups, or convenings
Comfort using project management, data collection, and collaboration tools
Ability to adapt in evolving, innovative environments
Demonstrated commitment to equity, collaboration, and participant-centered program design
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in public policy, housing, social sciences, social work, community development, nonprofit management, urban planning, or a related field
3+ years of experience in program management, pilot implementation, evaluation, or community-based housing work
Experience working directly with homeowners, participants, or community members
Experience using evaluation findings or participant feedback to improve programs
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience in nonprofit, government, or community-based organizations strongly preferred
Benefits
11 paid holidays
Employer paid health insurance of 90% of premium for employee and 50% of premium for additional eligible household members
Employer paid 7% contribution to 401K retirement plan
Company
Minnesota Homeownership Center
We are an independent nonprofit working to promote and advance successful homeownership, with an emphasis on serving those facing the greatest barriers to attaining it.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase