Position Title
Rooted in Trust Project Coordinator
Employee Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Office/Department
Ctr Com Service and Justice (JMT)
Work Environment
Remote and hybrid positions are open to applicants based in states identified here : Work at Loyola | Loyola University Maryland .
Loyola University Maryland Main Campus
Job Type
Full time
Benefits at Loyola
https://www.loyola.edu/department/people-culture/benefits/
Anticipated Start Date
Monday, November 30, 2026
If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date
05/01/2028
Position Duties
The Center for Neighborhood Resilience’s Rooted in Trust (RIT) Project Coordinator is a full-time, limited term position to end Spring 2028. They are a lead coordinator for Loyola’s $500,000 Aspen/Allstate Trust in Practice grant that funds the new RIT Program. They will support CNR’s Executive Director in ensuring major project grant deliverables are executed, including the completion of 5-7 neighborhood greening and placemaking projects, the development of a Rooted in Trust Stewards Neighborhood Leadership Development Program, and a Rooted in Trust community leader toolkit. They will support the management of grant funds and supply needs and collaborate with York Road RIT core project partners, subcontractors, local government agencies and greening and placemaking partners. Essential Functions
Program Coordination and Support- 45%
Assist the Executive Director in coordinating the RIT Neighborhood Stewards Program, including recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of up to 10 neighborhood stewards.
Serve as a point of contact for stewards, providing information on program activities, meetings, training opportunities, and available resources.
Coordinate logistics for steward training sessions, including scheduling, meeting preparation, participant communications, and materials distribution.
Support community partners and guest presenters by arranging meeting details, preparing materials, and tracking attendance.
Coordinate volunteer workdays with the York Road Improvement District and Clean and Green Ambassadors to help ensure volunteers have necessary supplies and materials.
Assist CNR staff and RIT partners with outreach and engagement activities involving Loyola students, faculty, staff, and community members participating in RIT programs and events.
Monitor project activities and communicate updates, concerns, or permitting needs to supervisors and project partners as appropriate.
Assist the RIT Storyteller in gathering project information, photos, and participant updates to support storytelling, toolkit development, and grant-related communications.
Coordinate logistics and provide administrative support for showcase projects, community meetings, and culminating celebration events. Support the Executive Director in their communication with area design partners.
Grant Administration and Operations Support-25%
Support the Executive Director in managing project grant funds, including coordinating the process of paying subcontractors and independent contractors.
Order materials and supplies for the RIT projects and the steward program as needed.
Provide the Executive Director with financial data as needed for reporting.
Communications-25%
Collaborate with the Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc. to disseminate the RIT Toolkit to other neighborhood leaders.
Support RIT core community parnters and the School of Education’s Center for Research and Evaluation in disseminating grant findings and products, including offering presentations and workshops on the RIT program.
Network with other neighborhood-based programs across the country to learn and share best practice; Attend Trust in Practice lead agency gatherings and events, as needed.
Non-Essential-5%
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
Physical/Environmental Demands
The RIT Project Manager will spend time outdoors,…