Organization Description

Roxbury Tenants of Harvard Association, Inc. (RTH) is a private 501(c)(3) multi-service nonprofit housing and human service organization. Founded in 1969 by Mission Hill residents and Harvard University students, RTH aims to preserve the unique character of the neighborhood while supporting its vibrant, diverse community. RTH provides high-quality, low- and moderate-income housing alongside a variety of programs and services designed to foster wellness, education, and community engagement.

Our community includes over 1,100 housing units accommodating approximately 2,000 residents, with primary languages including English, Chinese, Spanish, and Russian. We offer resources such as a Community Center, fitness facilities, afterschool programs, and senior drop-in services, and we prioritize resident empowerment and tenant participation.

RTH Mission

"RTH seeks to develop, preserve, and maintain safe and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income people of diverse backgrounds in the RTH/Mission Hill neighborhood and to improve the quality of life for its residents."

SUMMARY:

Acts in the best interest of the RTH organization, reflecting the values of teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification required or acquired within 30 days of hire.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist staff to ensure that RTH program standards are met, and safety procedures are followed.
• Comply with state and local regulations as they relate to your position
• Perform responsibilities in accordance with the commitments made to funders, partner organizations and the policies, goals, values, and mission of the RTH
• Build and maintain a high standard of resident service and serve as a role model for residents and program participants.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

• Maintains safety as priority and ensures staff, volunteer and participants do the same.
• Models and teaches RTH core values.
• Reliable, flexible, willing to learn new things
• Organized, good customer service skills or willing to learn.
• Interested and willing to learn and practice teamwork

END RESULT:

1. Provide safe, secure, educational and fun experiences for residents and participants.
2. Assist staff to impact the overall effectiveness of the Youth & Families*, Community Education, and Resident/Senior Services department's implementation of the RTH mission.

All candidates must provide three references which can be from a teacher, school counselor, pastor, coach, etc. They must be written by them. All candidates must provide a valid work permit and will undergo a iCORI.