Job Type: Contract | Project-Based

Reports to: Interim Co-Executive Director (People) 

Compensation: Up to $25,000

Location: Louisville, KY (Remote)

Deadline to Submit Materials: Monday, June 15, 2026  

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About Us 

Russell: A Place of Promise (RPOP) invests in the people and places of Louisville, Kentucky’s historically Black Russell neighborhood to build Black community wealth without displacement.  RPOP is organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community land trust that aims to preserve affordability through its real estate investments in owner-occupied housing, rental housing, commercial, and community spaces for Russell residents, business owners, faith-based institutions, and community organizations. Our work is guided by the Russell Partnership Pledge, a set of shared values developed and co-written with Russell residents. 

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RPOP’s theory of change involves investing in people first to solidify long-term authentic partnership with Black residents and centering resident leadership in organizational decision-making and strategy. This approach relies heavily on direct, sustained and wide-ranging relationship-building with residents, including hiring Russell residents as part of RPOP’s staff. 

Investing in people before substantial investment is made in the “place” of Russell results in capital investments structured to be responsive to and rooted in the interests of Russell residents, restorative, equitable, resilient, beloved by the community. RPOP’s capital and programmatic investments are transparent and accountable to residents, provide opportunity for resident ownership, rely on residents as partners, add more value than they extract, and balance risks/ returns among stakeholders including residents. 

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For more information about RPOP’s past and current work, please visit www.russellpromise.com 

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Position Summary 

Build Something from the Ground Up

RPOP is growing—and we’re looking for an HR Consultant to design and build the foundation

that will support our future. This is a hands-on opportunity to create practical, scalable HR systems for a mission-driven organization at an early stage.

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What You’ll Build

• Core HR policies and employee handbook
• Onboarding and offboarding processes
• Job descriptions and hiring workflows
• Performance management framework
• HR compliance structure and best practices
• HRIS/payroll system recommendations and implementation support

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What You Bring

• Experience building HR functions from scratch or early-stage environments
• Strong working knowledge of HR compliance and best practices
• Ability to turn strategy into clear, usable processes
• Experience with HR systems like BambooHR, Gusto, or similar

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Why This Role Stands Out

• True “builder” role—create systems that will last
• High autonomy with meaningful organizational impact
• Opportunity to shape culture, structure, and employee experience
• Potential for ongoing advisory partnership

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How to Apply

Email jobs@russellpromise.org with the subject line: HR Consultant – HR Infrastructure

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In the email body or a 1-page PDF, include:

• A brief summary of HR systems/process work you’ve led
• A high-level description of your approach
• Your general availability and engagement model
• Estimated timeline to complete project and costs 

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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through Monday, June 15th, 2026. Selected consultants will be asked to complete a formal intake form and participate in next steps. Our final decision will be made by Tuesday, June 30th. 

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 HR Consultant – Executive Director Search 

Mission-Driven Work

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Job Type: Contract | Project-Based

Reports to: Board Co-Chairs and Executive Director Search Committee Chair 

Compensation: up to $40,000

Location: Louisville, KY (Remote)

Deadline to Submit Materials: Monday, June 15, 2026  

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About Us 

Russell: A Place of Promise (RPOP) invests in the people and places of Louisville, Kentucky’s historically Black Russell neighborhood to build Black community wealth without displacement.  RPOP is organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community land trust that aims to preserve affordability through its real estate investments in owner-occupied housing, rental housing, commercial, and community spaces for Russell residents, business owners, faith-based institutions, and community organizations. Our work is guided by the Russell Partnership Pledge, a set of shared values developed and co-written with Russell residents. 

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RPOP’s theory of change involves investing in people first to solidify long-term authentic partnership with Black residents and centering resident leadership in organizational decision-making and strategy. This approach relies heavily on direct, sustained and wide-ranging relationship-building with residents, including hiring Russell residents as part of RPOP’s staff. 

Investing in people before substantial investment is made in the “place” of Russell results in capital investments structured to be responsive to and rooted in the interests of Russell residents, restorative, equitable, resilient, beloved by the community. RPOP’s capital and programmatic investments are transparent and accountable to residents, provide opportunity for resident ownership, rely on residents as partners, add more value than they extract, and balance risks/ returns among stakeholders including residents. 

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For more information about RPOP’s past and current work, please visit www.russellpromise.com 

Position Summary 

Help Us Hire a Transformational Leader

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RPOP is at a defining moment—and we’re looking for a strategic HR Consultant to lead the

search for our inaugural Executive Director.If you’ve successfully placed executive-level leaders and know how to balance board expectations, community voice, and mission alignment, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

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What You’ll Lead

• Design and execute a full-cycle Executive Director search strategy
• Partner directly with the Board and Hiring Committee
• Shape the leadership profile and refine the job description
• Build diverse, mission-aligned candidate pipelines
• Create structured interview and evaluation tools
• Facilitate interviews and guide final selection
• Support offer development and onboarding strategy

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What You Bring

• Proven success leading Executive Director / C-suite searches
• Experience working with nonprofits, community development, or real estate-focused organizations
• Confidence partnering with Boards and multiple stakeholders
• Strong, practical approach to equitable and inclusive hiring

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Why This Role Stands Out

• High-visibility project with direct Board engagement
• Opportunity to shape leadership at a pivotal growth stage
• Mission-driven work with real community impact
• Potential for continued partnership beyond initial engagement

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How to Apply

Email jobs@russellpromise.org with the subject line: HR Consultant – Executive Search

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In the email body or a 1-page PDF, include:

• A brief summary of relevant executive search experience
• A high-level description of your approach
• Your general availability and engagement model
• Estimated timeline to complete project and costs 

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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through Monday, June 15th, 2026. Selected consultants will be asked to complete a formal intake form and participate in next steps. Our final decision will be made by Tuesday, June 30th. 

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Job Title: Housing Support Specialist Contractor

Location: Hybrid 

Term: 6 month contract with opportunity for extension or hire

Compensation: $40/hour up to 80 hours per month (20 hours weekly) 

Reports to: Co-Executive Director (Place)

Requirements: Russell: A Place of Promise team members often work non-traditional hours to fit the needs of the community and families. This includes working some weekday evenings and weekend events/meetings. 

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Deadline to Submit Materials: Monday, June 15, 2026

Start Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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**This is an independent contractor (1099) position. The selected candidate will work on a contract basis to complete the scope of work described below. This position is not eligible for employment benefits, including healthcare, workers compensation, or vacation/sick time, and the selected candidate will be responsible for paying their own employment-related taxes.**

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About Us. Russell: A Place of Promise (RPOP) is a community land trust that generates investments in the people and places of Louisville, Kentucky’s Russell neighborhood, the heart of nine historically Black neighborhoods west of downtown. RPOP aims to build Black community wealth through strategies that invest without displacement, and partners with residents, businesses, faith- and community-based organizations to share learning and decision-making related to its work. Learn more about RPOP’s history and current efforts, including its housing work, at www.russellpromise.org. 

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About This Position. RPOP is making its first investments in permanently affordable owner-occupied housing in Russell in partnership with HPI, the Housing Partnership. This project, focused on the 2400-2500 blocks of Elliott Avenue, will lead to the creation of 25 new homeowners in Russell. RPOP has plans to develop additional homeownership and rental opportunities in Russell, including apartments, in the next 3-5 years. The process of marketing and selling properties through a community land trust model includes a pre-application and a lottery-based selection process leading to a full application and sale to a qualified family. Interested buyers must participate in pre-purchase activities including informational meetings and counseling related to RPOP’s Stewardship Manual, which outlines the rights and obligations of prospective homebuyers, homeowners, and RPOP. RPOP uses MyHomeKeeper, a specialized software tool, to manage these processes. 

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RPOP is seeking a contract-based Housing Support Specialist to support community education and outreach, the pre-application process, and post-purchase stewardship of homebuyers, with a focus on RPOP’s investments on Elliott Avenue. This position will be funded for 20 hours weekly at a rate of $25 per hour for 6 months. Note that invoices will be paid monthly. 

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Responsibilities Include:

• Working with other RPOP team members to design and implement community education sessions focused on RPOP’s status as a community land trust and the process of purchasing a home in a community land trust model;
• Providing direct technical assistance to prospective homebuyers related to the homebuying process;
• Managing the MyHomeKeeper software tool hosted by Salesforce to enter data and accept pre-applications, full applications, and post-closing records;
• Working with other RPOP team members to design and implement preapplication and full application processes;
• Working with other RPOP team members to design post-closing stewardship practices as described in RPOP’s Stewardship Manual;
• Participating in community meetings and events to promote opportunities to purchase a home in Russell;
• Participating in the design and implementation of RPOP’s community outreach meetings focused on the opportunity to purchase a home on Elliott Avenue;
• Handling sensitive information in a confidential manner.

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A strong candidate will have:

• 5-7 years of experience in housing counseling, residential mortgage lending, affordable housing, or similar field (required)
• Proficiency in various virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, Microsoft Teams, etc.) and Google Suite;
• Proficiency in Salesforce (mandatory);
• An associate’s degree, at minimum, in a relevant area;
• The ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative environment;
• A strong sense of self-motivation, ability to self-manage to prioritize and complete multiple tasks on schedule and with a high level of attention to organization and detail;
• Strong oral communication, public speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills;
• Strong data management skills
• Passion for social, economic and racial justice
• Knowledge of the Russell Neighborhood and familiarity of its history and current assets. 

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HOW TO APPLY: Email a resume and cover letter to  jobs@russellpromise.org by June 15, 2026. Your cover letter should address your interest in the position and answer the following three questions:

1. How does your personal and professional experience align with this job opportunity?
2. What interests you about this position?
3. What does Black community wealth mean to you?

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