Our Team
Our History
In 1978, as the nation faced high unemployment, spiraling interest rates, inflation and an energy crisis, Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) was born to help Cincinnati’s low and moderate-income residents.
WIN joined with local residents to create an organization that would help them gain a voice in issues affecting them. By working side-by-side with residents and training them to become leaders, WIN helped residents impact issues including utility reform, quality, affordable housing, and quality-of-life issues, such as decreasing crime.
Led by resident’s desire to live in decent homes and to physically improve their neighborhoods, WIN began developing homes in 1985. In order to educate residents about purchasing a home, WIN began offering homeownership classes and counseling. WIN also developed partnerships with local banks which have yielded over $300 million in investments for WIN’s neighborhoods.
In 1986, WIN collaborated with Cincinnati Gas & Electric to ensure that low and moderate-income residents could afford their utility bills. Through this partnership, WIN developed a program so that low-income residents pay no more that 30% of their income for utilities.
In 1999, WIN began developing the WIN Economic Learning Campus in South Cumminsville. The 5-building property on the site of the former St. Pius Church, is home to financial literacy seminars and counseling programs, as well as youth enrichment programs including the South Cumminsville Youth Summer Camp. In the fall of 2006, WIN developed 18 units of housing for senior citizens in the former St. Pius School.
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Building Thriving Communities Since 1978
For 46 years, WIN has empowered families through homeownership programs, financial literacy training, and community leadership development. By engaging residents where they are, WIN provides the tools and resources needed to create lasting change.
Community Building
WIN partners with residents to address systemic challenges, forming coalitions like the Beekman Corridor Coalition to tackle housing, economic development, and traffic safety. Community-led initiatives, such as WIN’s summer camp, community gardens, green infrastructure projects, dollar lots, a community market, and work to introduce traffic calming have transformed neighborhoods.
Housing Development
Since 1983, WIN has built 172 homes for low-to-moderate-income families, increasing homeownership rates and property values. WIN’s Near-Net-Zero Urban Village, launched in 2024, brings sustainable housing to underserved communities. Partnerships have also provided over 200 families with safe, affordable housing.
Economic Learning
WIN’s HUD-certified housing counselors have guided over 11,000 families toward homeownership. Through homebuyer education, rental counseling, and financial coaching, WIN helps families achieve housing and financial stability. Partnerships with local banks, United Way, LISC, and Hamilton County provide critical home repair grants and loans.
Join Our Team
Mission of Working In Neighborhoods: Empowering people to make informed choices for themselves and their neighborhoods through community building, homeownership and economic learning. Working In Neighborhoods is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
Real Estate Development Coordinator (Full-Time)
Position: WIN is seeking an individual with a strong commitment to increasing housing opportunities and community development to join our team. The Real Estate Development Coordinator is responsible for the development of WIN’s housing opportunities and community revitalization in targeted areas to achieve WIN’s mission.
Responsibilities: Include all aspects of the development process including but not limited to: project feasibility, site acquisition, financing, construction, and sale of property. The Real Estate Development Coordinator will interact and collaborate with neighborhood groups, community partners, funders, and public officials to achieve WIN’s housing development goals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in real estate project management.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of nonprofit real estate development from project conception to completion, including knowledge of urban planning, zoning, and real estate finance principles. Alternative Energy Technology knowledge preferred.
- Familiarity with government housing programs, construction lending process, and planning process.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people including agency staff, community partners, contractors, funders, and residents.
Compensation: Pay is up to $52,000.00 per year. Includes health insurance benefits, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Application process: Applicants should email a letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to winfo@wincincy.org or submit by mail to:
Working In Neighborhoods
Attention: Personnel Committee
1814 Dreman Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45223.
Summer Camp Counselor
Accountable to: Youth Programs and Camp Coordinator
Position: The Summer Camp Counselor will help provide enrichment and recreational opportunities for 30 children, ages 5-12 years, in the Working In Neighborhoods summer day camp. The theme this year is Future Builders: Smart, Strong, and Sustainable. The Summer Camp Counselor will be responsible for preparation and implementation of daily activities, working with outside presenters, and recreational activities for the eight-week camp. They will also provide supervision for 3-4 junior camp counselors (ages 14-18). The Summer Camp Counselor along with the Youth Program Coordinator are responsible for the safety of the campers and quality of the program.
Responsibilities:
- Plan daily activities and prepare materials needed for campers.
- Coordinate and supervise activities such as games, arts & crafts, and academic enrichment activities, help plan field trips.
- Ensure necessary paperwork for each camper is completed.
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate must be an excellent multitasker with a genuine passion for working with and empowering young people.
- Applicants should be patient, fun-loving, and confident in their ability to motivate and assist campers in everything from learning new skills and having fun.
- Counselor must have the ability to be physically active, have good leadership skills, be a self-starter, detail oriented, and possess strong computer skills.
- Must be able to be outdoors, walk 1 mile, and be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
- A pre-employment drug screen and police background check is required prior to the start of employment.
- Must be available Monday – Friday from 10 am – 6 pm May 27 – August 8, 2025.
Application process: Applicants should email a letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to cevans@wincincy.org or submit by mail to:
Working In Neighborhoods
Attention: Personnel Committee
1814 Dreman Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45223.