Volunteer Housing Program Development Lead (Transitional & Reentry Housing)

The LoopRoots Foundation is a nonprofit, tax‑exempt organization dedicated to supporting justice‑impacted families through transportation, therapy, and technology‑driven programs. Our mission is to remove the physical, financial, and emotional barriers that prevent families from maintaining meaningful connections with incarcerated loved ones, accessing mental health care, or navigating reentry. Founded in 2025, the LoopRoots Foundation operates nationally, with an initial focus on underserved communities in Maryland, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, California, and Virginia.

Our key initiatives include

• LoopConnect – a ride credit sponsorship platform that provides free or subsidized rides to prison visitation facilities, allowing families to stay in contact during incarceration.
• LoopTalk – a HIPAA‑compliant virtual therapy program offering trauma‑informed mental health care to justice‑impacted individuals and caregivers, including children.
• LoopTroop Rideshare Partnership – we collaborate with the LoopTroop Rideshare platform to ensure families have access to safe, reliable, and culturally competent transportation services.

Title

Volunteer Housing Program Development Lead (Transitional & Reentry Housing)

Organization

LoopRoots Foundation

Location

Remote (U.S.) – Preference for candidates with experience in AZ, MD, VA, PA, CA, or DE

Commitment

Volunteer role (20–25 hours per week), flexible schedule, potential to transition into a paid leadership position as the program launches

About LoopRoots Foundation

LoopRoots Foundation is a nonprofit organization supporting justice‑impacted individuals and their families through transportation, housing, mental health services, legal support, and workforce development. Our programs include LoopHome (reentry support), LoopTalk (mental health), LoopConnect (transportation access), LoopLegal, and LoopHousing, our upcoming transitional housing initiative.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Volunteer Housing Program Development Lead to build and structure LoopHousing, a multi‑state transitional housing and reentry support program. This is a hands‑on role focused on designing the program from the ground up, including housing models, compliance requirements, operational workflows, and expansion strategy across multiple states. This is not a maintenance role; we are looking for someone who can build, organize, and develop systems that will support long‑term program success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design the structure of the LoopHousing program (transitional housing model)
• Research licensing, zoning, and regulatory requirements by state
• Develop intake, eligibility, and resident management workflows
• Evaluate housing strategies (leasing, ownership, partnerships)
• Build scalable systems for multi‑state expansion
• Assist in drafting policies, procedures, and compliance documentation
• Align housing with other LoopRoots programs (LoopHome, LoopConnect, etc.)
• Work closely with leadership on program strategy and rollout

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transitional housing, reentry programs, or supportive housing
• Familiarity with housing regulations and licensing processes
• Background in program development, nonprofit operations, or housing policy
• Experience working with justice‑impacted populations (preferred)
• Strong organizational and research skills
• Ability to build systems and processes from scratch

What We’re Looking For

• Builder mindset (someone who can create, not just manage)
• Strong attention to structure and compliance
• Ability to think strategically and execute
• Passion for housing access, reentry, and community impact

What You’ll Gain

• Opportunity to build a multi‑state housing program from the ground up
• Leadership experience within a growing nonprofit
• Direct collaboration with the founder and core team
• Opportunity to transition into a paid leadership role as the program develops

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a short note outlining your experience in housing, reentry programs, or program development. Please confirm your availability for 20–25 hours per week in your application.