The National Greenway Manager is a full-time position that is responsible for overseeing the Alliance’s trail development projects and programs. The right candidate will have relevant advocacy and policy experience, at least 4+ years managing remote teams, and a passion for creating culturally inclusive public space. Must have a demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and understanding of key tools to advance transportation equity. This position can be based in the Durham, NC HQ office or remote, with flexibility to be based along the East Coast Greenway corridor.

The National Greenway Manager works under the direction of the Deputy Director in coordination with other East Coast Greenway Alliance staff.

Key areas of responsibility include:
– Advocacy and public policy initiatives
– Staff management & Internal operations
– Program delivery

For details and to apply, visit: https://greenway.applytojob.com/apply/nX3fvoAf4S/National-Greenway-Manager

About The Empowered Block:

The Empowered Block is a community development consultancy, driving equitable and inclusive community development. We offer advising services on affordable housing, economic development, community engagement, racial equity, and program evaluation. We also provide coaching to students and emerging professionals pursuing careers in community development.

Our Philosophy:

We are building a movement for innovation in community development. And we foster a workplace in which we can do the same on our team. By joining our team, you will receive mentorship and support as you build your community development career.

Responsibilities:

This is a paid fellowship. As a consultant fellow, you will be a critical team member supporting the mission of our organization. Below are a few of the responsibilities we expect for a consultant fellow:

-Support contracted community development projects, with urban planning and policy technical skills and expertise.
-Interact with clients and team to schedule calls, provide updates on project status, and request information.
-Create engaging social media content with messages relevant to our Empowered Block community.
-Assist with event or meeting planning, including deck drafting and logistics.
-Track progress of assigned projects in our client management system.

Qualifications:

-Current graduate student studying public policy, urban planning, or a related field.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Strong project management and organizational skills.
-1-3 years of experience in community development

Application: https://lnkd.in/dzVza4_m

Description:

The Healthy Economies Coordinator supports TCF’s RC work to help rural communities in Western North Carolina address social determinants of health. The Coordinator will work with community- and faith-based organizations to strengthen community projects that address these determinants across marginalized communities, with emphasis on local food entrepreneurship, economic development and the environment. Community projects include, but are not limited to, local food promotion, workforce development and ecotourism. The Coordinator will perform direct support and facilitate external support, to ensure that responsibilities and timelines are developed and met, to advance community projects and to improve organizational skills such as Board governance, financial practices and fundraising. The Coordinator will provide training, tools, coaching and support to community-based organizations on a range of topics, including community engagement, project planning and evaluation. The Coordinator will also develop and deliver presentations, perform outreach and connect network participants to additional resources.

Learn more: https://www.conservationfund.org/images/Resourceful_Communities_Healthy_Economies_Coordinator.pdf

This is a new position in the Planning Division of the Community Development Department that will support the Town in its efforts to collaborate with neighborhood residents, with special attention to community development priority areas such as the West Southern Pines community. A primary focus of the position is proactively addressing the needs of lower-income residents by pursuing funding opportunities, managing community development programming, and building the capacity of local organizations. The position has a highly visible presence in Southern Pines neighborhoods and serves as a liaison between neighborhoods and other local government departments. In addition to and in conjunction with the community development-related duties, a portion of the position is devoted to supporting the town’s long-range planning goals. A strong interest in community outreach, relationship-building, and long-range planning is an essential requirement for this position, as well as considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with citizens, contractors, and developers in addition to other municipal, state, and federal officials.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee implementation of neighborhood revitalization strategies which includes developing a work plan, strategies, and performance measures and monitoring work plan progress.
• Prepare applications for state, federal, non-profit grants and resources to support community development tasks. Manage grant funds received or coordinate with town consultant(s) for grant administration.
• Design and conduct outreach, community engagement, trainings, meetings, and workshops with the general public and key stakeholder groups of the community.
• Serve as a liaison to the town’s recognized neighborhood group(s) and attend other community meetings, as appropriate.
• Support local organizations in their efforts related to community and economic development.
• Assist eligible households with applications to existing programs for individual assistance, which may include on-site inspections.
• Evaluate the alignment of current zoning tools with public interests at a neighborhood level.
• Coordinate with town staff and recognized neighborhood group(s) to assess code enforcement strategies prior to implementation.
• Directly manage, or oversee consultants managing, various community long-range planning projects.
• Assist with current planning functions such as the evaluation of zoning map amendments, ordinance amendments, site plans, conditional use permits, variances and other entitlement applications.
• Present to town staff and council, as needed
• Perform additional planning duties, as needed.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, urban design, social work, geography, public health, political science, or a similar field with coursework related to community development.
• At least two years relevant experience in a community development, nonprofit, municipal or regional planning environment and/or grant administration role or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a working familiarity with long-range and current planning functions in a local government setting
• Must have passion, enthusiasm, and stamina for community development work with a particular interest in neighborhood revitalization.
• Must have experience or relevant training in community meeting facilitation.
• Must be a self-starter with the capacity to work individually and in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to manage projects and simultaneously work on multiple tasks and set priorities.
• Must have experience building relationships and working collaboratively with diverse populations and organizations.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and demonstrate active listening skills.
• Must have good judgment in communicating with diverse stakeholders including town employees, volunteer board/committee members, elected and appointed officials, and members of the public.
• A valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record are required.

The following is preferred, but not required:

• Master’s degree in related field.
• Experience with relevant planning and administration software such as ArcGIS
• Familiarity with HUD and State of North Carolina programs

Preservation Durham is seeking a dynamic, outgoing, personable, and professional Executive Director. We are a nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve and promote the historic character of Durham communities’ diverse cultural heritage by saving the places that tell the stories of our city and its people. The successful candidate should possess fundraising experience, basic accounting knowledge, and a strong interest in historic preservation and/or architecture.

Primary Responsibilities

• Fundraising
  • Conduct in-person solicitations to generate increased memberships and sponsorships for the organization (Individual and Corporate)
  • Organize special events for fundraising campaigns and membership drives
  • Identify prospects for donations
  • Research, write, submit, follow up, and implement grant proposals
  • Available to work occasional evenings and weekends for events as needed
• Office Management
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the office and any office staff.
  • Prepare monthly newsletter for mass mailings to members and donors.
  • Assist Executive Committee in the development of the annual budget for Board approval.
  • Monitor budget and provide monthly reports to the Board.
  • Report relevant business matters to the President, Board and/or Committees.
• Program Management
  • Oversee and implement programs in education, advocacy, and public engagement on preservation topics.

Other Duties

• Attend all Board meetings.
• Attend Committee meetings as requested or needed.

Desired Qualifications

• College degree in related field.
• Experience working with nonprofit organization.
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks.

Preservation Durham offers paid time off (15 days), holiday pay and a monthly contribution toward health insurance. The starting salary is $55,000. There is some flexibility with hours for the position.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: info@preservationdurham.org

Self-Help is seeking an intern to join our Real Estate Team’s project management group in Durham for summer 2022. The RE Development Intern will be responsible for supporting a project manager in ongoing real estate development activities, research and other support tasks, and new project predevelopment efforts. This internship will be particularly well suited for a positive, motivated, and well-organized person with an interest (but not necessarily experience) in community real estate development. The summer internship will begin in late May 2022 and will be based in our Durham, NC office (Covid-19 conditions permitting).

Required experience and skills:
–Graduate student, recent graduate, or at least in the third-year of an undergraduate degree program.
–Demonstrated interest in community development—through classes, prior work experience, and/or extracurricular activities.
–Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
–Strong organizational skills.
–An enthusiasm for learning—and a proficiency at distilling complex concepts in communication.
–Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

For more information and to apply for this internship, please visit the above link.

The City of New Rochelle is seeking an experienced, dynamic professional to direct a multi-faceted agency with a wide-ranging economic development and planning portfolio. Candidates must be prepared to define and pursue strategic goals in an urban/suburban environment, including transit-oriented development, downtown commercial revitalization, waterfront enhancement, housing and neighborhood preservation, environmental protection, and branding/marketing.

The Commissioner of Development responsibilities include:
• Appoint heads of bureaus and other employees necessary to the functioning of the Department with the approval of the City Manager and in accordance with the Civil Service Law.
• Control, direct and supervise planning, urban renewal, development, and Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development programs, such as planning and management programs, and the Community Development Block Grant Programs.
• Coordinate the functioning of the several bureaus of the Department internally, with other departments and agencies of the city and with federal, state and county agencies as required.
• Plan and recommend the policies of the city relative to the use or uses of land, the construction and occupancy of buildings and structures and the renewal, development, or rehabilitation of areas of the city.
• Serve as principal technical advisor to the Planning Board and provide additional technical and staff planning services as it may require in the exercise of its duly assigned powers and authorities out of funds provided in the annual expense budget.
• Implement DRI funded projects, including the Linc, complete streets measures, rezoning, black box theater, Lincoln Park comfort station, and park enhancements.
• Continue implementation of Complete Streets recommendations with a focus on Lincoln Avenue and North Avenue.
• Initiate marketing and branding initiative with a nationally recognized firm.
• Continue implementation of NRVR to encourage public engagement
participation through immersive technology tools.
• Reevaluate 2010 – 2030 GreenNR sustainability plan to better align with
the City’s current objectives.
• Continue electric shuttle service and secure arrangement for continued
and expanded service.
• Implement parking study recommendations.
• Implement First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program.
• Engage consultant to conduct west-end traffic and planning study.

Submit résumé, cover letter, and contact information for five professional references by February 7, 2022 online to Joellen J.
Cademartori, CEO, GovHR USA, LLC – www.govhrusa.com/current-positions/recruitment.

The City of Kinston is seeking a Community Development Planner with high initiative and interest in a wide variety of planning tasks including: long range planning, state and federal grants, floodplain management, zoning administration, GIS mapping, citizen engagement programs, advisory board guidance, public art programs, and downtown development. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the Director of Planning.

Description:

Essential Functions:

• Oversee community development initiatives, including but not limited to:  two neighborhood-based redevelopment efforts, arts-based redevelopment and downtown revitalization.
• Evaluates requests and assists customers with basic planning needs including zoning and permits.
• Design and conduct outreach, community engagement, trainings, meetings and workshops with general public and key stakeholder groups of community.
• Prepares applications for stated and federal funding and other grant opportunities.  Manages and administers grants.
• Creates, implements and evaluates new and existing plans, including Comprehensive Land Use Plan, neighborhood plans, etc.
• Conducts research, analyzes data and updates stakeholders on relevant planning and community development issues.
• Responsible for presentations to City Council, Planning Board, Historic Preservation Commission and other groups.
• Oversees Community Rating (CRS) and floodplain management programs.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in planning, urban design, or related field and  at least two years relevant experience in a municipal or regional planning environment and/or grant administration  or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s degree in related field preferred, but not required.
• AICP , CZO, and CFM preferred but not required.
• General  knowledge of the theory, principles, practices and techniques of City planning as they pertain to the design and development of urban and regional areas.
• General  knowledge of the various ordinances, codes and regulations pertaining to planning, community development and  zoning.
• Basic understanding of GIS.
• Ability and experience working comfortably with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to research and analyze various topics regarding neighborhood revitalization, downtown revitalization,etc.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing;ability to speak comfortably with diverse groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, elected officials, surveyors, engineers, architects, state and federal agency representatives and the general public.
• Must be self-starter with capacity to work individually and in a team environment.
• Must have passion and enthusiasm for community development, including downtown and neighborhood revitalization efforts.
• Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina.

Apply and see additional requirements at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kinstonnc/jobs/3395151/community-development-planner?keywords=planner&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs.

Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments is seeking two (2) Senior Regional Planners to join our dynamic Planning and Development Services (PDS) team. Serving as the lead regional organization for a five county region, PDS works in partnership with federal, state and local member governments, allied organizations, and community leadership. With diverse sources of funding we comprehensively identify and address local and regional priorities in the interrelated areas of community and economic development, infrastructure, workforce, and more. Efforts are focused on a variety of topics like affordable housing, land use, rural broadband, local food access, small town revitalization, clean energy, transportation, environmental sustainability, and more. Many of our projects have received national recognition and we are successfully growing. We seek additional team players with excellent planning, facilitation, communication, technical and project creation/implementation skills.
One of the current open positions will have a strong initial focus on providing local governments assistance in the utilization and leveraging of over $110 million in federally appropriated ARP funds as they relate to community revitalization, disaster preparedness and resilience. The second position will focus more broadly on the implementation of current and developing initiatives under Goal 3: Create Revitalized, Healthy & Resilient Communities of the region’s 5-year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. .
The Senior Regional Planner position is classified at Grade 29 with a salary range from $52,971 to $79,452 and has an excellent benefits package including medical insurances, state managed pension, 401K contributions and more. Offices are located in affordable, growing, and conveniently located Wilson, NC. PDS has a remote and at home work culture incorporated.
If interested, go to:
https://www.ucpcog.org/news_detail_T9_R155.php
and please submit a cover letter of interest, resume, and job application to Ron Townley by email at rtownley@ucpcog.org

Positions are open until filled. UCPCOG is an EOE.
Senior Planner Official Job Description Download

The Project Manager – Real Estate will lead all phases of the commercial and residential real estate development process at Self-Help. This position will carry out this role by performing a wide variety of project management tasks as
needed by the team, such as performing market research, creating financial pro formas, conducting due diligence, coordinating with community partners, closing financing, and working on other tasks related to project predevelopment, development, and asset management.

The Project Manager – Real Estate will play a lead role on most of their projects and a supporting role on some, and he/she will be a key member of the Real Estate team’s project management staff. This position provides significant autonomy so requires a highly motivated, independent worker who is both an individual contributor and a project team leader accustomed to working effectively facilitating groups of professionals.

This position can be based in our Durham headquarters, or in our Asheville, Charlotte or Greensboro offices depending
on applicant’s location, so four job listings are shown but it’s only one opening; also, Self-Help has adopted a more flexible hybrid work schedule in which we allow 3 days in office and 2 from home each week.