Are you passionate about communities and neighborhoods being redeveloped in a way that respects residents? Are you a strong administrative coordinator and effective meeting facilitator? Do you enjoy sharing information that will help people to understand important issues to their community?

The Planning and Policy Manager supports and coordinates essential policy initiatives and services in response to the needs of the organization and community to advance the urban design proposals, development principles, and non-displacement strategies articulated in Hill District planning documents. The position requires solid administrative skills, strategic thinking, written and verbal communication, ability to engage varied internal and external stakeholders, and the ability to create and foster partnerships and collaborations. The ideal candidate will have tactical bearing coordinating and managing systems to effectively support their manager and organizational projects.

Essential Functions:

• Provide support in developing and coordinating economic development initiatives and programs including entrepreneurial and innovation programs;
• Provide programmatic support to homeownership programs and community outreach efforts.
• Attend meetings and communicate issues on behalf of the organization;
• Provide high quality support for Hill CDC Committees, such as the Development Review Panel, Executive Management Committee, LERTA Committee, and Commercial Redevelopment Task Force, including administration, coordination of meeting dates, meeting reminders, meeting preparation, and minutes to advance their work;
• Provide support in researching and tracking economic, community, and redevelopment policies at the city, county, state, and federal levels;
• Review Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustments, Urban Redevelopment Authority, City Council, and County Council agendas for relevant legislative items pertaining to or impacting the Hill District and work of the organization;
• Provide support for planning initiatives in and impacting the Hill District, including Greater Hill District Master Plan Update and Adoption, Choice Neighborhoods for Bedford Dwellings, the Greater Hill District Parks Master Plan, NexTransit, and more;
• Draft job-related communications for committees, social media, and E-Blasts;
• Maintain database information and content management systems;
• Update relevant policy website pages, such as the Development Review Panel, Commercial Redevelopment Task Force, and Lower Hill;
• Collaborate and foster positive relations with critical partners on policy and economic development initiatives;
• Create Google Forms, web forms, and other materials to advance policy and economic development initiatives;
• Provide support on Registered Community Organization administration and coordination of Development Activities Meetings;
• Coordinate special events (stakeholder meetings, teleconferences, town halls, and community meetings) as needed

Requirements:

• Self-starter who desires an active learning and coaching environment
• Ability to collaborate and work well with others, with a passion for service to others
• Strong administrative skills including email management; scheduling and problem solving
• Solid project management, analytical and organizational skills, and ability to multi-task
• Well-developed and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive thinking with detail-oriented and creative problem-solving approach
• 3-5 years of professional work experience in a related or transferrable field is required
• Excellent research, computer and technology skills are required.  MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint are essential.  Access and other database experience is a plus. Graphic design, web and database experience is a plus.
• Related Bachelor’s Degree is preferred; however commensurate work experience will be considered in lieu of degree
• This job is 45% Administration; 25% Communications/Relationship Management; 15% Research & Advocacy, 15% Community Engagement

Salary and Benefits:

Compensation is commensurate with experience -- includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Flexible Fridays (remote work opportunity when it doesn't conflict with duties).

Working conditions

• 9am – 5pm and several evenings per month are required; some weekend time is required for job-related events
• Use of a personal vehicle may be required
• A valid driver’s license is required

The Hill CDC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.