Community Development Director

Position Summary:

The Community Development Director will lead integration of Asset Based Community Development across Community enCompass. This includes developing partnerships with neighbors and organizations,
Urban Immersion, and other community-based programs for the organization. In this role, the individual will consult and partner with other leaders at Community enCompass to support Asset Based Community Development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead neighborhood outreach and asset identification and partnering.

• Provide direct supervision of the YEP Director, the MPFH Coordinator, the Farm Manager and the Sacred Suds Lead.

• Be an advocate and voice for neighbors. Partner with churches, faith communities, business and other groups to build volunteers and support for the ABCD vision of development.

• Identify and recommend neighborhood beautification efforts including assessing new project opportunities and execution of existing commitments.

• Develop and maintain project budgets – Purchase or coordinate purchase of supplies based on approved budget.

• Work with Community enCompass program leads and Executive Director to build new community relationships and strengthen and expand existing ones with a goal to use local resources to support sustainable community development.

• Link funding opportunities and community needs to recommend new partnerships or programs that support the mission and vision of Community enCompass.

• In collaboration with the YEP Director, the Farm Manager, the MPFH Coordinator and the Sacred Suds Lead to engage teams of youth and volunteers in partnering activities.

• Track and report program outcomes.

General

• Support and carry out the mission of the agency. Participate in the ongoing work of the agency; demonstrate team participation, and a workplace philosophy that enriches staff and volunteer’s ability to reach goals and provide a high level of customer service.

• Participate in creating and maintaining a workplace that values diversity and is free of racism, sexism, heterosexism, and other discriminatory practices.

• Maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct and practice in day to day interaction with neighbors, institutional partners, landlords, and the broader community.

• Follow agency policies, including personnel and programmatic.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent on the job experience) in Organizational Management, Human Services or Public Administration.

• Five or more years of nonprofit experience

• Prior program design, implementation and evaluation experience required including 2 or more years managing lead staff

• Demonstrated experience complying with public health and city policies and regulations

• Ability to prioritize tasks, follow procedures, and keep accurate records.

• Ability to estimate program costs and identify risks on given projects and implement contingency plans based on risk analysis

• Volunteer or work experience with an organization serving the community and experience in teaching and working with youth is a plus

Skills and Experience:

• Great time management

• Self-starter with ability to work with little supervision

• Work well with others including sub-contractors, vendors and diverse youth populations

• Knowledge of community resources

• Excellent verbal and written skills

• Is able to utilize sound judgment and make independent decisions

• Sensitivity, empathy, and a non-judgmental attitude towards those requiring assistance

• Ability to manage conflict

• Ability to follow detailed directions from manager

• Good computer skills

• Supervisory/management experience

• Professional experience working within a team environment

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and operate basic power tools related to construction/carpentry including, but not limited to, saws, drills, nail guns and the like.

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

• Ability to drive agency-provided work truck and trailer with equipment to each site

Our Team:

• We are proud of our team culture: Friendly and informal, fast-paced, and mission-focused. We share a deep commitment to the mission of Community enCompass: to build healthy neighborhoods in partnership with our neighbors in 4 key areas: Youth, Food, Housing and Neighboring.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location