Community Development Director

3 weeks ago

Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, United Kingdom Bryn Mawr College Full time
Job Summary

The Community Development Director will support the development and execution of Friends of the Rail Park's (FRP) equitable development strategy. This role will manage the strategy, planning process, and implementation of the Rail Park Equitable Development Agenda, and will interface heavily with FRP staff, board, and committees, as well as various place-based and interest-based communities, funders, government agencies, anchor institutions, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the RFP process and consultant contracting
  • Manage consultant teams, including setting milestones, coordinating and scheduling project team meetings, overall project plan management, and associated tasks
  • Capture and organize all incoming project communications and report them to FRP staff and board as needed
  • Perform quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected
Stakeholder Outreach & Partnership Development
  • Work with FRP staff, committees, and board to cultivate new partnerships with nonprofits, institutions, businesses, and government agencies to create and implement the Equitable Development Plan (EDP)
  • Develop and manage the Equitable Development Plan Advisory Board
  • Manage ongoing community outreach efforts for the EDP, including regular public presentations to community groups, business owners, funders, and government officials
Resource Development
  • Work with the Executive Director to articulate funding priorities
  • Research, identify, and track relevant funders and funding opportunities
  • Support the development of funding applications and submissions
  • Support tracking of awards, spend, and associated reporting requirements
Organizational Development & Support
  • Integrate research and best practice in equitable development and community development into their work
  • Develop communication systems to share best practices, highlight bright spots, and keep FRP staff and partners apprised of key initiatives and activities
  • Develop feedback loops and systems to collect input, analyze data, and share progress
  • Work with the Executive Director and board to effectively manage and develop other team members, cultivating a collaborative and inclusive team culture
Qualifications
  • Graduate degree in a related field, 5+ years of experience preferred
  • Experience implementing workforce development, housing policy, and/or small business enterprises strategies
  • Demonstrated track record of developing community support
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to understand and translate the Rail Park's mission and interests with clarity, enthusiasm, and effectiveness
  • Proven ability to manage a complex budget and project timelines
  • Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to build a logical approach to addressing problems
  • Able to set short- and long-term planning goals in line with program priorities and available resources
  • Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization while delivering a high-quality work product
  • Able to develop and move projects forward with independence and autonomy, maintaining attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties
  • Sound judgment and integrity, with discretion in handling and securing confidential information, as well as the ability to conduct oneself in a highly professional manner as a representative of the Rail Park
  • This position will be expected to participate in evening and weekend programming, such as community presentations and regular outreach events, on an as-needed basis
  • A cover letter describing relevant experience and interest in the position
  • A resume

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