Job Title:
Cultural and Main Street Manager

Job Summary:

The Hill CDC is focused on the comprehensive revitalization of the Hill District neighborhood with a specific focus of “Building Upon the African American Cultural Legacy”. Thus the organization aspires to continue its “Placekeeping” goal by activating, planning and implementing a Black Arts, Cultural, Commercial and Innovation Corridor that meets the current and future needs of one of America’s most historically important Black neighborhoods located between two of Pennsylvania’s top economic generators of Downtown Pittsburgh and the University District of Oakland.

The person who fills this role is a resilient strategist, activator, implementer and collaborator who dreams of curating spaces, events, and ideas in the physical and digital realms. You are able to take the “Best of” and build an end result reflective of shared genius. You imagine Black culture as both a container of potential and an atmospheric condition to be celebrated, highlighted and amplified. You are more interested in producing outcomes that are accessible to many than venues that are exclusive to a few. You exist to bring things to life. You have strong people skills, high emotional intelligence, and an inclination to act with a commitment to excellence.

The Cultural and Main Street Manager is responsible for planning, programming and managing the activation of the Centre Avenue corridor (proper) with programming to bring artistic, cultural and commercial vitality to the Hill District’s main street.

The person will be responsible for bringing culture to life, enlivening existing real estate structures and outdoor spaces with activities while connecting cultural offerings of the neighborhood and supporting cultural and business district growth for the benefit and enjoyment of residents and visitors.

The person in this role will exhibit mastery of the community’s vision as outlined in the Greater Hill District Master Plan, and other relevant plans such as the Centre Avenue Redevelopment and Design Plan, Hill District Arts Plan and more.

The Cultural & Main Street Manager is a collaborator, translator, implementer and exceptionally strong communicator who understands the opportunities that reside at the intersection of art, culture, commerce, innovation and community development.
 

Essential Functions

The Cultural & Main Street Manager will work directly with programmatic and real estate staff and organizational consultants in the daily operation and management of duties.  This person will develop and implement the artistic, cultural and main street programming with guidance from the community, Hill CDC team mates, community partners and other stakeholders. 

Essential job duties:

• Staff cultural, commercial and innovation corridor planning process with community stakeholders, consultants and Hill CDC teammates;
• Manage related programmatic initiatives such as Nafasi on Centre Artists Residency;
• Activate and produce events in existing storefronts and real estate spaces;
• Organize and lead related processes and meetings;
• Plan, coordinate and execute special events;
• Broker strategic partnerships to deliver the articulated and shared vision;
• Cultivate volunteers from the neighborhood and ambassadors to support efforts;
• Build an ecosystem of hyper-local, national and regional collaborators who serve as a resource for cultural development, entrepreneurship and small business vitality;
• Create a unique destination by leveraging assets of the neighborhood;
• Manage and execute grant programs as required. Support grant writing efforts as needed;
• Assist with planning and development of new related programs and initiatives that further the mission of the cultural, commercial and artistic components of the Greater Hill District Master Plan and related plans;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or related degree or certificate in Arts Administration, Cultural Planning, Urban Planning, Community and Economic Development, Liberal Arts, Historic Preservation, Non-profit Management, Government, Business Administration, Event Production/Planning or related fields. Commensurate experience will be considered in lieu of degree(s).
• Candidate should be energetic, self-motivated, and organized with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to support and or facilitate processes.
• Candidate should possess the ability to convene partners and design partnerships that serve the end goal.
• Excellent computer and skills include proficiency in MS Office applications, social media, project management tools etc.
• Visual and experiential branding should be a strong suit.
• Working knowledge of website content management systems, basic graphic design programs (Adobe and Canva) and online communication tools, such as e-newsletter programs are important.
• The ideal candidate will possess a commitment and understanding of 501c3 approach to community revitalization and the power of culture as an economic generator.
• Additional knowledge and skills including leadership, interpersonal, administrative, communication, and grant writing, as well as a high-level understanding of how public policy and economics impact Black communities is important.
• Cultural competency and experience working within predominately African American communities is essential.
• Ability to work 9-5 and non-traditional hours to ensure events are properly staffed is required.
• Driver’s license and personal transportation is strongly preferred.

Compensation

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance is available

Job Category:

Full Time