Special Service Area Program Coordinator
Location: Chicago, IL (Neighborhood: Edgewater)
Type: Part-time (20-30 hours/week)
About the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce:
Founded in 1984, the mission of the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is to create and support a thriving business environment, contributing to a vibrant Edgewater community. We are a community of readers, thinkers, dreamers and doers. We are constantly evolving and finding new ways of doing things to help our business community grow. We host events and workshops, connect our businesses and residents, and keep our shopping districts clean and beautiful.
Summary:
The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is the Sole Service Provider for Special Service Area (SSA) #26. The Special Service Area Program Coordinator will administer Special Service Area #26 along Broadway and Devon. The SSA is overseen by a Mayorally-appointed commission of local property and business owners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who exhibits the following qualities:
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning or Urban Studies preferred.
Salary
To commensurate with experience.
To Apply
Email a cover letter and resume to katrina@edgewater.org by September 26, 2014. No calls please.
Location: Chicago, IL (Neighborhood: Edgewater)
Type: Part-time (20-30 hours/week)
About the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce:
Founded in 1984, the mission of the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is to create and support a thriving business environment, contributing to a vibrant Edgewater community. We are a community of readers, thinkers, dreamers and doers. We are constantly evolving and finding new ways of doing things to help our business community grow. We host events and workshops, connect our businesses and residents, and keep our shopping districts clean and beautiful.
Summary:
The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is the Sole Service Provider for Special Service Area (SSA) #26. The Special Service Area Program Coordinator will administer Special Service Area #26 along Broadway and Devon. The SSA is overseen by a Mayorally-appointed commission of local property and business owners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop innovative programs and events that support the businesses and property owners in the SSA
- Engage in creative placemaking as a tool to drive economic activity to SSA businesses and raise the profile of the SSA business district in the City of Chicago and beyond
- Develop and disseminate strategic communication and marketing materials about the SSA business district
- Create the annual budget and work plan in compliance with all City requirements
- Submit the required reporting documentation to the City
- Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs), develop a consultant selection process and make vendor recommendations
- Review all contracts and oversee vendor compliance within the scope of service provided in the contract
- Recruit commissioners to serve on the SSA commission
- Additional duties as assigned
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who exhibits the following qualities:
- Positive attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong teamwork and relationship management skills
- Attention to detail
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Self-starter
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning or Urban Studies preferred.
Salary
To commensurate with experience.
To Apply
Email a cover letter and resume to katrina@edgewater.org by September 26, 2014. No calls please.