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Economic Empowerment Director
The Economic and Business Development Manager will perform complex, professional-levelassignments in economic development, including business recruitment, job development, and business retention strategies; conduct research and provide analysis on matters of economic health and sales taxes, and serves as the primary contact for neighborhood businesses. He/she should be charismatic and highly organized; have superb written and oral communication skills, including comfort with public speaking and external relations; be technologically savvy; be a strong researcher and editor; have immaculate attention to detail; be able to multi-task and accomplish deadlines, and be energetic and committed to achieving results.
Director of Housing and Asset Management
The Director of Housing and Asset Management will oversee the complete portfolio of Connected Communities subsidiary, CC Special Projects, LLC. This position is responsible for planning, developing, and managing all property and affordable housing development activities from acquisition through construction completion and permanent loan conversion. Additionally, this position will be the administrator for housing-related programs such as the Landlord Fund. The Director of Housing and Asset Management will be the point person and maintain our relationship with third-party management companies and other asset management-related contractors. The Director of Housing and Asset Management is responsible for preserving the affordability in Beechwood and EMMA and directing continual improvements to our portfolio’s economic performance; ensuring consistent compliance with LIHTC and other financial programs; maintaining the properties’ physical upkeep and curb appeal; and coordinating with the Neighborhood Hub Director to ensure resident access to services and programming.
Resident Ambassador
The Resident Ambassador (RA) Program is designed for Beechwood and EMMA (East Main Mustard Atlantic) residents who are passionate about leading change, are invested in this community, seek personal and professional development, and have lived experience of urban settings. Resident Ambassadors will expand the capacity of Connected Communities as part-time staff working in the four pillars of holistic community revitalization: health and wellness, economic development, housing, and education. Resident Ambassadors will work in the Beechwood and EMMA communities and serve as advocates for their neighborhood. Resident Ambassadors will work closely with full-time staff to capture neighborhood feedback and to implement recommendations in the Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (https://www.connectedcommunitiesroc.org/comprehensive-neighborhood-plan).
To Become a Resident Ambassador an individual must reside in the EMMA or Beechwood neighborhood with the intent to remain a resident, and be at least 18 years of age.