Community Development Manager manages the economic development lending activities to support or subsidize improvements in the community. Ensures company visibility is established in the area and promotes relationships with groups, agencies, and organizations in the community to identify lending and other business development opportunities. Being a Community Development Manager evaluates the current and future credit needs of the community and develops a strong understanding of the local issues and needs. Actively monitors public programs that support community development initiatives. Additionally, Community Development Manager initiates policy changes or enhancements to ensure compliance with Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and other regulations. Makes recommendations to expand and develop lending programs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Community Development Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Community Development Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Community Engagement Manager will work with staff, partners, neighborhood leaders, and community volunteers to involve residents in YNDC’s work; activate community space; advance neighborhood safety; and keep residents and partners informed about YNDC’s programs, services, and activities across the city.
Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday – Thursday 7am-5:30pm, some evening and weekend work may be required
Skills/Qualifications
1. Current resident of the City of Youngstown, Ohio is strongly preferred.
2. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for local travel. Mileage is reimbursed.
3. Bachelor’s degree in a humanities or business-related field is preferred, but not required. Work experience is also considered.
4. Good verbal and written communication skills and an eagerness to work with a diverse team of people from many walks of life including staff, residents, community partners, and volunteers are required.
5. Experience in customer service is preferred. Must be comfortable making many phone calls, making presentations, running meetings, approaching new people, and having conversations with diverse groups of people.
6. Willingness to learn a variety of new skills related to neighborhood development and project management, including working in multiple settings such as the office, door to door canvassing, at community meetings and events, at construction sites, vacant properties, and in neighborhoods throughout the city.
7. Eagerness to contribute to efforts to improve the quality of life in Youngstown’s neighborhoods.
8. Experience using Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word or Google Suite, including Docs and Spreadsheets is required.
Responsibilities
1. Conduct program outreach to residents and partners at public meetings, events, phone banking, and door-to-door in neighborhoods and provide updates and information about all of YNDC’s programs and services.
2. Coordinate and organize the work of the Youngstown Housing Task Force and Glenwood Neighbors Business Association.
3. Engage and play a lead role in organizing efforts around housing, community safety and other longstanding issues affecting quality of life in Youngstown’s neighborhoods.
4. Coordinate outreach activities for Mahoning Valley TreeCorps efforts including door to door canvassing.
5. Coordinate neighborhood safety and violence prevention activities including implementation of a neighborhood-wide doorbell camera program, and other evidence-based community-driven models for improving safety.
6. Coordinate neighborhood improvement activities in partnership with resident-led organizations as assigned.
7. Coordinate neighborhood planning and organizing outreach including the completion of door to door surveying across neighborhoods. This includes assisting with recruitment, training and coordination of surveyors and Neighborhood Stewards.
8. All other duties as assigned.
YNDC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
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Work Location: In person
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