About the Community Economic Defense Project (CEDP) & CED Law
Our mission
We partner with low-income and working people to build economic and racial equity. We do this by confronting economic abuse and investing in community wealth. We use an ever-evolving set of legal, economic and advocacy tools to challenge and dismantle unjust systems, building quickly towards a world where all people have what they need to live and thrive.
Our Organization
The Community Economic Defense Project (CEDP) is a Colorado-based nonprofit. Launched in 2020 as the COVID-19 Eviction Defense Project, our organization was formed to keep our neighbors housed during the pandemic. Working with clients, we built a deeply integrative approach to eviction, foreclosure, and homelessness prevention that centers the legal and financial needs of housing-insecure families and uses a variety of tools to keep them housed.
Our team now serves more than 1,000 people per month, bringing together housing lawyers, economists, data analysts, policy-experts, organizers, and technologists to serve our clients. We have served more than 50,000 low-income Coloradans across 45 counties, distributing over $200 million in emergency assistance. We have also contributed to the passage of major legislation to prevent eviction, stop economic abuse, and make credit and life-saving medication cheaper. CEDP’s model has been cited as a best practice by White House, HUD, the Urban Institute, and in the media.
Building on our work to stop evictions, CEDP has further expanded its integrated services model to include disaster response, predatory towing, debt collection, benefit access & navigation, long-term rental assistance, and homelessness response. Similar to CEDP’s work on rental housing, these efforts offer a continuum of care that includes navigation and advisory services, targeted payments, legal support, and the ability to participate in advocacy.
More about the Role:
The Director of Eviction Prevention Programs will play a pivotal role in the management and coordination of rental assistance programs at CEDP. This position requires a highly motivated individual with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of housing and rental assistance programs, and a passion for social justice and community development. The Director will be responsible for overseeing the successful implementation, administration, and evaluation of rental assistance programs to effectively assist individuals and families facing housing instability or homelessness.
In this role you will:
- Develop, implement, and oversee rental assistance programs, ensuring they align with the organization's mission, values and goals.
- Evaluate and modify existing rental assistance programs to enhance their effectiveness and meet the evolving needs of the community.
- Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines for rental assistance programs, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and funding requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless coordination of rental assistance programs with other organization initiatives.
- Assist Vice President to develop and manage program budgets, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and adherence to fiscal guidelines.
- Support Vice President with oversight of teams of rental assistance tenant advocates, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork, professional growth, and staff development.
- Collaborate with other organizational departments and external partners to maximize program impact and identify opportunities for collaboration.
- Develop and implement comprehensive program evaluation frameworks to assess the outcomes and impact of rental assistance programs.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret program data to inform decision-making, identify areas for program improvement, and report on program accomplishments.
- Prepare regular reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, funders, and community partners.
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners, landlords, housing agencies, and other stakeholders to promote program visibility and collaboration.
- Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and public events to advocate for rental assistance programs and address housing-related issues.
- Stay updated on emerging trends, best practices, and policy changes related to rental assistance and housing stability.
Position Requirements:
- 3 years of experience in program management, preferably in rental assistance or housing-related programs preferred
- Strong knowledge of rental assistance programs, housing policies, and community resources.
- Demonstrated some experience in grant writing, financial management, and budgeting.
- Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and supervise a diverse team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to program evaluation and improvement.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Commitment to social justice, racial equity, and advocacy for marginalized communities.
- Familiarity with local, state, and federal housing programs and regulations.
Additional Details:
- Candidates must reside in Colorado, ideally within the greater Denver Metro area. The position includes competitive pay, flexible time off, benefits package (including medical, dental, vision), and 401k.
- A competitive $83,000
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by Feb 15, 2025
- The estimated time to complete the recruitment process will be by Feb 28, 2025
- As in-person work is sometimes required, all employees at CEDP & CED Law are expected to maintain current vaccination status in keeping with CDC recommendations.
- CEDP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.