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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/31/19

Applications Due06/30/19

Vacancy ID69566

NY HELPNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleDirector, Community Development

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $75000 to $75000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 633 Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10017

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Liberal Arts and Sciences; Master’s degree preferred in Business, public administration, liberal arts, social sciences, urban planning, or similar fields.
Relevant experience required: Minimum 5-10 years direct, extensive experience in one or more of the following fields: economic development, government, planning, public administration, or related business or not-for-profit area.
• Knowledge required: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - both written and verbal; knowledge of MS Office: with excellent Microsoft Word skills required, plus Excel and PowerPoint; excellent follow-up skills. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, take initiative, and work independently. Familiarity with business, non-profit, and governmental agencies and general knowledge of Upper Manhattan geography and economy. Strong attention to detail and independent follow through are highly important

Duties Description Basic Function: Develops and implements a comprehensive development program for the Harlem CDC service area, encouraging community participation and cooperation, providing financial and technical assistance to not-for-profit organizations engaged in economic development and housing, and initiates, evaluates, reviews and recommends projects for the Harlem CDC service area.

Work Performed:
•Encourage community participation and cooperation in the development of programs within Harlem CDC’s service area
•Develop and maintain community partnerships and relationships.
•Represent Harlem CDC at relevant meetings, conferences as directed.
•Maintain an overview of community and economic development initiatives in greater Harlem and Washington Heights including ESD and other State resources.
•Serve as Digital Liaison for Harlem CDC’s web content including social media.
•Manage all promotional media in collaboration NYS branding department to ensure the HCDC and ESD brands are presented in an effective, professional manner and within branding guidelines.
•Promote tourism development and the marketing of Harlem through community partners and in coordination with I Love New York.
•Provide technical assistance to community stakeholders engaged in economic development initiatives
•Performs other related duties, as required

Additional Comments salary starting at specified amount

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Shawn Bryant

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 633 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

 

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