July 27th, 2009 in Employment |
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Neighborhood Revitalization Program Manager
Organization: The White Center Community Development Association (CDA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote a vibrant neighborhood and high quality of life for White Center residents and stakeholders through the development of authentic leadership opportunities and community-led, neighborhood initiatives. We accomplish this through our 3 lines of business: neighborhood revitalization, family development, and community building.
Basic Function: The CDA is seeking a full time, exempt employee responsible for the development, management and implementation of White Center’s vision for neighborhood business district, including, public safety, and community organizing & outreach.
Select Specific Duties:
MANAGEMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAMS
• Implementation of commercial revitalization plan, including elements of: business district promotion, business attraction, small business technical assistance, and physical infrastructure improvements
• Strong community outreach and organizing within the business district and key partners (business
owners, organizations, property owners, etc.)
• Management of public safety programs, including elements of: supervision and event planning for
Spring Clean, fostering law enforcement-community relationships, and committee participation.
• Support annual community summit and focus groups/surveys focused on commercial revitalization plan
and business district key issues.
Required Qualifications: Ability to communicate the organization’s mission and vision; Excellent leadership, management and interpersonal skills; Excellent communication skills and community organizing experience; Other management skills, including: contracts management, grant writing, strategic planning and program development, sound decision making, problem solving, implementation, negotiation and personal/professional ethics. Computer skills including word processing, database and presentation software; Strong ability to work
with others, develop resources and build alliances; Knowledge and experience working in and involving diverse communities. The CDA seeks candidates with knowledge normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s Degree. Familiarity with White Center-Boulevard Park, community organizing, commercial district or “Main Street” programs, small business, and urban planning is preferred. However, any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required qualifications and skills set will be considered.
Pay Rate: $40-45,000 Annually DOE. Medical/dental benefits provided. Flexible scheduling and work environment negotiable.
Closing date for application: 5:00pm, Friday August 14, 2009.
Interested parties should mail or e-mail a resume and cover letter to info@wccda.org. 1615 SW Cambridge Street, Seattle, WA 98106. If you have questions or would like to see the full Job Description, please call the White Center CDA at 206-694-1082.
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