Community Engagement Strategist - Atlanta, United States - State of Georgia

State of Georgia

Verified Company

Atlanta, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Make a difference and join the DCA Team DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement.

If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

OUR MISSION
To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION
For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

OUR CULTURE

We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference.

Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses.

DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player.

OVERVIEW OF JOB:

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is seeking a Community Engagement Strategist within the Housing Finance & Development Division.

The Housing Finance and Development Division Director's Office oversees operations and management for the various multi-family affordable housing program initiatives, to include construction, capital markets, underwriting, community housing development, federal compliance, loan asset protection, and regulatory compliance.

The Community Engagement Strategist will report to the Deputy Division Director for Housing Finance and Development.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to cultivate and manage relationships with highlevel individuals and organizations both within and outside of the Division
Identify potential new multifamily development partners and maintain existing relationships through regular communication and offsite event attendance
Support Division staff in the planning and preparing for external partnersponsored events, such as groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and grand openings
Able to conduct business and engage with city and county officials to further DCA's affordable housing strategic initiatives
Identify potential opportunities for community engagement that impact multifamily affordable housing development
Manage the Annual Impact report drafting and publication
Stay apprised of legislation and code updates that impact affordable housing development and funding
Provide updates to pending or signed legislation that impact affordable housing programs within the Division
Direct a diverse range of support, operational, and programmatic activities for a department, agency or facility
Recommend and implements policies and procedures
Ability to direct subordinate staff

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Professional or educational experience in multifamily affordable housing, community development or economic development.
Knowledge of state and local government structures and law making
Experience partnering with or working for government agencies
Experience writing and proposing policies
Ability to manage a small team (12) and delegate tasks to subordinates
Ability to research and project manage without significant direction
Ability to read code, laws, or statute
Ability to identify, analyze, improve, and/or streamline problems and processes
Ability to maintain organizational structures and pay attention to detail
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment while remaining adaptable and calm
Ability to be actively listen and learn from others
Ability to work remotely or in an office setting, as well as travel at least 50% of the time
Advanced knowledge of database, programming, or spreadsheet software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams
Oral and written communication

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field AND Five years of experience managing professional level staff OR
Nine years of experience AND Five years of management experience at the level equivalent to area of assignment OR
Five years of experience at the lower level Sr Mgr, Business Ops (GSM012).

Note:

An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

OTHER COMMENTS:

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)
This position is currently designated as a hybrid (part in-office and part remote/Telework) position. This position is full time (40 hours per w