Grant Implementation Coordinator, Dept. of Community Development, City of Shreveport, La. - Shreveport, LA (Contract)

CHOICE NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVES IMPLEMENTATION COORDINATOR (GRANT FUNDED)

Location: Shreveport, La.
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SUMMARY

Shreveport, Louisiana
Negotiable
Community Development
Director of Community Development Contract Position

The City of Shreveport is seeking a Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) Implementation Coordinator who is responsible for leading the execution of a Choice Neighborhood Transformation Plan in Allendale, Ledbetter Heights, and the West Edge of downtown, Shreveport, Louisiana. The vision of this plan is to create a vibrant neighborhood, quality housing, education, employment, health, and economic development opportunities.
The CNI Coordinator is a contract position and must contribute at least 100 hours per month to the duties of this position. This person will be responsible for the coordination and management of the strategies defined as part of the Choice Neighborhood Transformation Plan. This individual would coordinate the effort and be the key contact for coordination of all resources and stakeholders in connection with the implementation of the plan. This position has considerable interface with City departments. The salary is negotiable. The preferred start date would be February 1, 2014. Minorities, women, other socially disadvantaged groups, and agencies are encouraged to apply. The position description will be available on the City of Shreveport website at www.shreveportla.gov.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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 Create relationships with residents, business owners, and organizations within the CNI boundary;
coordinates and promotes community/resident participation in CNI
meetings and activities;

Leads and oversees the development and implementation of the strategies

identified in the Choice Neighborhood Initiatives Transformation Plan;

Builds and maintains constructive and effective relationships with HUD, the City

of Shreveport,

and other vital partners to achieve the objectives of the transformation plan;

Evaluates and monitors the revitalization activities to ensure consistency with the

Transformation Plan;

Research and seek resources and funding opportunities for projects with the CNI

boundaries;

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Shreveport Housing Authority, Metropolitan Planning Commission

Prepares bi-weekly status reports to facilitate review and monitoring of critical

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 Develop clear, concise and comprehensive technical reports on the progress of the goals for each component of the plan: Neighborhood, Housing, and People;
and maintains a portfolio of available properties as investment opportunities;
 Markets the community’s attributes to attract public and private investments in the area;
in collaboration with local community and economic development organizations, local business, and non profits to create retail and commercial development opportunities;

•   Host monthly meetings with CNI Advisory Board and Engagement Team members;
  
•   Host monthly calls with the CNI executive committee, including the Housing, Neighborhood, and People Leads; and,
  
•   Work with Shreveport Common team members to achieve the goals of the Shreveport Common plan.
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS QUALITIES:
  
  •   Must be a self starter, energetic, innovative leader with excellent communication and presentation skills;
    
  •   Must have great interaction skills and the ability to work with diverse groups; and,
    
  •   Must have strong analytical and technical skills. QUALIFICATIONS:
    
    •   Bachelors’ degree in planning, public administration, business administration, real estate or an associated field from an accredited college or university. Master’s Degree preferred and five years management experience in housing, finance, community development or related areas;
      
    •   Knowledge of the business industry, real estate market, and affordable housing development issues;
      
    •   Three years minimum related work experience with community engagement with low-income populations;
        ability to cultivate and build relationships with partner organizations and residents;
      
    •   Hand-on experience in redevelopment and neighborhood revitalization activities using place based strategies; and,
      
    •   Experience in program analysis, program compliance, project management, grants writing and performance measurement analysis.
      

development issues on a project specific basis;

Priority will be given to candidates that have a familiarity with the Allendale, Ledbetter Heights, and the West Edge Neighborhoods.
Successful applicants may be subject to completion of a criminal background check, education and work history verification, and drug screening test.