Providing integrated community services that empower individuals and families to overcome challenges, reach their potential, and achieve their goals.
History of The Margaret Fuller House
Join Our Team
Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House is a cornerstone of community support in Cambridge, offering diverse services that include educational programs, food assistance, and other community engagement activities. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and vibrant community by empowering individuals and families to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams. We are currently seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join our team.
Current Openings
Community Engagement Coordinator
As the Community Engagement Coordinator, you will be integral to implementing our strategic vision for the Community Engagement Program (CEP). You will help lead our coordinated approach that integrates individual support, skill-building workshops, and community-building activities. Working at the intersection of direct service and community development, you will create inclusive spaces where Cambridge residents can access resources, build connections, and work toward their goals with dignity and support. Your role will be pivotal in expanding our impact through strategic partnerships and innovative programming.
Key Responsibilities:
Community Engagement & Partnership Development:
- Develop and implement strategies to effectively engage with residents, community organizations, and stakeholders to foster meaningful relationships and strategic partnerships that enhance program offerings and community support networks.
- Develop new community partnerships that support program participants.
Individual & Family Support:
- Support Cambridge individuals and families in navigating resources, with a focus on housing, employment, mediation, and food security. Provide compassionate, culturally responsive guidance to help community members overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
- Cocreate goal and action plans with program participants.
Skill-Building Workshops:
- Host various workshops to help the community build life skills, confidently use technology, and cultivate wellness.
- Coordinate and facilitate educational opportunities that empower participants to develop new capabilities and confidence.
Community-Building Events:
- Build community by hosting events and gatherings that promote connection, fun, and a sense of belonging.
- Create inclusive spaces where diverse community members can form relationships and support networks.
Data Collection & Impact Measurement:
- Maintain accurate records of program activities, participant engagement, and outcomes.
- Use data to evaluate program effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and demonstrate the impact of our work.
Organizational Support:
- Assist with broader initiatives and activities of the Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House, including supporting the food pantry operations and contributing to special events such as Port Pride Day, Annual Turkey and Food Drive, Annual Holiday Gift Drive, Annual Gala, and other community gatherings.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, community development, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years experience in community engagement, direct service, program coordination, or a related field.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience coordinating group activities and providing one-on-one support services.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility and creative problem-solving.
- Strong commitment to advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion through authentic relationships and partnerships that center community expertise and lived experience.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new computer programs and systems; comfortable with basic data entry and digital record-keeping.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of Cambridge community resources and service networks preferred.
- Ability to converse in languages other than English highly valued, particularly Haitian Creole, Spanish, or Chinese. Candidates with any level of proficiency in these languages are encouraged to apply.
Join Us:
If you are passionate about strengthening communities, creating pathways for opportunity, and making a tangible difference in people’s lives, we invite you to join our team at the Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House. Apply today and be part of something meaningful!
Email your resume to Alicia at amccabe@margaretfullerhouse.org
Margaret Fuller House Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Retired, Product Manager
Board Memebrs
Commissioner Christine Elow
Commissioner, Cambridge Police Department
Autumn Harrison
Officer, Cambridge Police Department
Michele N. Scott
Program Coordinator
The Cambridge Police Department
Allyson Callahan
Project Manager, Turner Construction Company
Laura Sesody
Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing & Communications BXP
Staff
Selvin L. Chambers III – Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Officer of The Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House (MFNH), Selvin L. Chambers III provides strategic leadership in planning, advocacy, organizational management, fundraising, and community engagement. He is dedicated to strengthening community-based programs, fostering meaningful partnerships, and ensuring the effective allocation of resources to maximize MFNH’s impact.
Selvin is deeply passionate about community empowerment and works to develop programs that serve a broad spectrum of youth, families, and young adults. Since joining MFNH in April 2024, he has focused on expanding outreach efforts, enhancing organizational sustainability, and advancing initiatives that drive social change.
Before MFNH, Selvin served as Executive Director of LifeScene in Lynn, Massachusetts, where he led efforts to support youth and families through comprehensive community programs. His leadership experience includes key roles as Executive Director of The Food Project, Regional Executive Director of BUILD Boston, Regional Director of The Trustees of Reservations, the City of Boston’s Centers for Youth & Families, the City of Cambridge’s Department of Human Services Youth Programs, and City Year in multiple U.S. cities.
Selvin is a native of Cambridge and holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Fitchburg State University and earned a certificate from the Institute for Nonprofit Management and Leadership at Boston University.
Amanda Perez, Program Manager
Amanda Perez serves as a Community Engagement Coordinator at the Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House. With over a decade of experience in youth and family services, Amanda is dedicated to making a positive impact. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Southern New Hampshire University. As a native Cambridge resident living in the Port Neighborhood, Amanda is deeply invested in her community. Her passion for equity and inclusion drives her work.
Phoebe Heyman, Food Pantry Coordinator
Phoebe Heyman joined the Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House team in 2022. She is responsible for all food pantry operations including ordering and distribution, managing program data and reports, directing the work of volunteers and pantry staff, and collaborating with partner organizations to support the community’s food needs. Outside of work, she likes to read, practice yoga and spend time outdoors with her cat.
Jose Beriguete, Food Pantry Assistant
Jose is a Full time Biology student at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He is from the Dominican Republic and immigrated to the United States in 2009.
Jose is the food pantry assistant, he manages volunteers, stock produce , and overall general upkeep in the food pantry.
He thrives in making people smile and loves working out and watching sports.
Ryan Masse, Advancement and External Communications Manager
Ryan Masse is a nonprofit advocate who is dedicated to merging his passions for effective communications with helping others. Throughout his academic and professional journey, Ryan has worked alongside various organizations in the nonprofit industry, including Merrimack College’s Office of Alumni Relations and Development as a Graphic Design Graduate Fellow. After earning a Master’s Degree in Communication and Media studies from Merrimack College, Ryan honed in on the ways in which successful and impactful external communications practices can be achieved. Outside of the office, Ryan enjoys reading, kayaking, and catching a ball game at Fenway Park.
Lavonne Davis, Community Engagement Coordinator
Lavonne Davis is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, dedicated to community building and systemic change. Originally from California, she is pursuing a Master’s in DEIJ Leadership at Tufts University. With a strong commitment to amplifying marginalized voices, she works to create inclusive spaces that foster meaningful connections. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time in nature and baking.
Dhara Dhruv, Advancement and Development Associate
Dhara Dhruv is a seasoned marketing professional with over 4 years of experience spanning education, entertainment, and technology sectors. She has contributed her skills to prominent organizations like Disney+ and Ericsson, specializing in strategic marketing and brand management. Beyond her corporate achievements, Dhara is deeply involved in social causes.
Her journey in the non-profit sector began with teaching underprivileged children basic math and English in India. Currently, she volunteers her marketing expertise to support Justice Health Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting health equity. Dhara’s dedication to professional growth is underscored by her Master’s degree in Marketing. Passionate about both marketing and making a positive social impact, Dhara continually seeks new ways to combine these passions for meaningful change.
Pricilla Ricapa, Director Finance & Operations
Pricilla Ricapa is a finance and AI strategy professional with expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, business intelligence, and AI-driven automation. She holds an MBA with specialization in Finance and Strategy, she has led AI adoption and financial transformation initiatives across various industries. She is currently the CFO at MFNH. Previously, she worked as an Artificial Intelligence Manager at Lumentum, Finance Manager at JRC, Business Intelligence Manager at Volvo Group, Treasurer Associate at Belcorp, and Investor Relations Analyst at Repsol Peru.
Alicia McCabe, Director of Strategic Programs and Operations
Alicia McCabe brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, program development, and community engagement to her role as Director of Strategic Programs and Operations at Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House. With over two decades of diverse experience—spanning work with unhoused populations, wooden boat building, culinary arts, nutrition education, and nonprofit leadership—she brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic insight to leadership development. As a longtime Cambridge resident, she is deeply committed to supporting her local community. In addition to her work at MFNH, Alicia is a certified leadership coach and DISC facilitator, a yoga teacher, and a potter.