• Why is Cincinnati’s East Side more segregated than its West Side? Nine of the 10 most segregated white neighborhoods in the city are on the East Side. The affordability of homes and apartments is a big reason why   Cincinnati Enquirer February 23, 2022
• Property taxes: Reappraisals of property show value soaring almost everywhere in Hamilton County  Cincinnati Enquirer February 18, 2021
• Two advocates push to improve neighborhoods, Black homeownership in Cincinnati  WKRC Local 12 November 18, 2021
• Port buys almost 200 family homes for $14.5 million from struggling out-of-town landlord  Cincinnati Enquirer December 8, 2022
• New affordable housing also boasts nearly zero or no utility bills  WKRC Local 12 March 25, 2022
• The EPA is helping to fund the ‘Dollar Lot Program.’ Residents want more assistance to stop storm water runoff  91.7 WVXU March 29, 2022
• More funding proposed to help first-time, lower-income homeowners  WLWT Channel 5 March 30, 2022
• We would like to keep our houses.’ Cincinnati homeowners fight stormwater damage  Cincinnati Enquirer May 15, 2022

• Five forgotten neighborhoods band together to fight for change  Soapbox Media March 31, 2020

• New mural program brings colorful works of art to neighborhood streets  WKRC Local 12 October 28, 2019

• City Debuts New S. Cumminsville Walking Trail to Wrap UP 26th NEP  City of Cincinnati June 6, 2019

• Groundbreaking part of Neighborhood Enhancement Program in South Cumminsville WKRC Local12 March 1, 2019

• Banks Were Held Accountable to More Neighborhoods in 2016 Next City, April 19, 2017
• Our Forgotten Neighborhoods: South Cumminsville WCPO, Channel 9, April 18, 2017
• Editorial: Our forgotten neighborhoods need attention
  WCPO, Channel 9, April 17, 2017
• The rise of South Cumminsville Cincinnati Enquirer, June 3, 2016
• From All Fronts: Local organizations discuss ways to combat environmental, economic disparities with pioneering group PUSH Buffalo City Beat, March 30, 2016
• College Hill continues big housing boost Cincinnati Enquirer, September 10, 2015
• Fergus Street in Northside makes dramatic turnaround thanks to neighbors’ organic efforts WCPO, Channel 9, August 14, 2015
• Crisis Averted? Cincinnati neighborhoods continue to struggle with blight in the wake of the foreclosure crisis CityBeat, July 8, 2015
• Hamilton Co. foreclosure report being met with varying interpretations: 1,766 filed foreclosures in 2014 WLWT Channel 5, June 11, 2015
• Local Foreclosures Down, But Not Down Enough WVXU, June 11, 2015
• Foreclosures down 27 percent, but problems persist Cincinnati Enquirer, June 11, 2015
• What’s your home worth? Recovery so far is uneven Cincinnati Enquirer, January 1, 2015
• Reclaiming our community together Cincinnati Business Courier, April 25, 2014
• Cincinnati set to expand vacant foreclosed property plan WCPO Channel 9, March 12, 2014
• WIN Spotlight Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Fall 2013
• Editorial: Putting Our House In Order, Cincinnati Enquirer, May 12, 2013
• Cincinnati’s “shadow” housing inventory raises new fears, Cincinnati Business Courier, May 11, 2013
• Which parts of Hamilton County had most foreclosures in 2012?, WVXU, April 30, 2013

Mission of Working In Neighborhoods: Empowering people to make informed choices for themselves and their neighborhoods through community building, home ownership and economic learning. Working In Neighborhoods is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Community Engagement Organizer (Full-Time)

Accountable to: Community Building Supervisor & Executive Director

Position: The Community Engagement Organizer is responsible for the development of WIN’s community engagement project with five neighborhoods in WIN’s target area. Responsibilities include working with residents, neighborhood organizations, and stakeholders (neighborhood community councils & committees) to collaborate on community projects and finding resources for those projects.

Responsibilities:

• Work with residents, neighborhood organizations, and stakeholders including neighborhood community councils and Beekman Corridor committees.
• Support and continue to develop a core committee of residents to work on projects together.
• Collaborate with community partners, funders, and public officials to achieve WIN’s Beekman Corridor goals.
• Research opportunities for available resources that match the Beekman Corridor goals.
• Provide reports and updates on project status and achievement of goals to the WIN Community Building Supervisor and the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong computer skills
• Desire and ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (some nights and weekends are required)

Benefits:

• $30-40k/year
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

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. No calls please.

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Farmers Market Coordinator-Trainer (Full-Time)

Position: The Farmer Market Coordinator-Trainer is responsible for the development of a Farmers Market project with five neighborhoods with five neighborhoods in WIN’s target area. Responsibilities include developing and working with the resident-led Fresh Food Access Action Team to plan, implement and operate a community-run farmers market; coordinating training and leadership development activities; building partnerships with community organizations and vendors; planning & coordinating pilot market events; and developing outreach/marketing and financial sustainability strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Work with residents, partner organizations, and vendors to schedule meetings, trainings, and events.
• Develop and provide support for resident-led Action Team to plan and implement a farmers market.
• Research opportunities for available resources, training and partnerships.
• Build & maintain relationships with vendors & market property owners
• Organize and prepare for farmers market events, including overseeing & providing to volunteers & vendors
• Assist with marketing and promotion of the farmers market including: attending neighborhood meetings, distributing flyers and other community relationship building
• Provide reports and updates on project status and achievement of goals to the WIN Community Building Supervisor and the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED (some college preferred but not required)
• Minimum of two years’ experience with direct customer service, sales, management or events
• Passion for healthy food access and urban agriculture; knowledge of community food systems a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong computer skills
• Desire and ability to work with a diverse group of people

Benefits:

• $19.23/hr
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

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. No calls please.

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Community Engagement Specialist (2 Part-Time Contractors, Temporary)

Position: The Community Engagement Specialists are responsible to perform an inventory of housing quality & needs in targeted areas of the North Fairmount & South Fairmount neighborhoods in Cincinnati. Responsibilities include working with a steering committee comprised of community council presidents & residents, WIN staff, and partners; working closely with University of Cincinnati students to conduct a housing inventory; assist with promoting community engagement sessions and community council presentations about the findings of the housing study and development of a housing action plan; and outreach to homeowners about home repair and improvement resources available to them.

Responsibilities:

• Work with WIN staff and University of Cincinnati students to complete housing inventory
• Door-knocking & follow-up with homeowners in targeted areas to identify housing needs and resources available
• Provide reports and updates on project status and achievement of goals to the WIN Community Building Supervisor and the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED (some college preferred, but not required)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Desire and ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (some nights and weekends are required) and to work outside
• Must have physical stamina to stand and walk for long periods, meeting and talking to people
• Additional consideration/preference for neighborhood residents

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. No calls please.