Community Development Coordinator - Philadelphia, United States - Mt. Vernon Manor CDC

Description

Mt. Vernon Manor CDC - Community Development Coordinator
Mt.

Vernon Manor CDC (MVM) is seeking a Community Development Coordinator, who will work with MVM's Executive Director, Deputy Director, and partner organizations to advance equitable growth and development.

Required Duties and Responsibilities:

Real Estate Development and Stewardship (~70% of Job)

• Under the supervision of Executive Director, manage the daytoday of MVM's real estate development initiatives (including Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, sharedequity homeownership, and mixeduse projects)
• Oversee all operations for MVM's sharedequity program
• Support Executive Director in stewarding existing rental developments
• Support Executive Director in strategically planning future developments

Greenspace Enhancement and Support (~20% of Job)

• Support the volunteerled Mantua Urban Peace Garden in its internal governance and external operations
• Provide administrative support to Executive Director and Land Care team regarding the maintenance and beautification of vacant land

Local and Regional Advocacy (~10% of Job)

• Participate in local/regional coalitions and conferences supporting the preservation and expansion of affordable housing, greenspace, and equitable community development
• Nurture relationships with peer affordable housing and civic organizations
• Maintain awareness of local and regional policy updates related to areas of work

Skills and Qualifications:

• Great interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and OneDrive programs
• Strong ability to manage complex projects
• Keen attention to detail
• Eagerness to problem solve
• Willingness to take initiative
• Commitment to supporting and empowering lowincome BIPOC communities, and to the preservation of affordable housing more broadly
• Comfort working in a fastpaced, communitybased environment
• At least one of the following:
• Experience working for or with a Community Development Corporation
• Experience interacting with the Philadelphia Land Bank, the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, the Philadelphia Housing Authority, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, or another PAbased real estate agency
• A certification related to real estate development
• A housing or equitable development research or advocacy background
• Experience developing real estate, personally or professionally

Compensation and Hiring Details:

This position has a starting salary between $65,000 to $70,000 per year, commensurate with experience, with room for career growth.

Benefits include (optional) health, dental, and vision insurance with 50% coverage from MVM, 13 days PTO (probably increasing soon), paid sick and parental leave, holiday closures, and funds for professional development.

This position is principally in-person, with some flexibility for remote work. Physical requirements include 6-8 hours of computer-based work per day.

MVM aims to support all staff members with physical and scheduling accommodations to the best of our ability, including through hybrid work.

As a small, tight-knit team, we strive to provide comfortable conditions for independent and collaborative work.


Pay:
$65, $70,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19104: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19104