Hester Street Collaborative (HSC) is a dynamic, non-profit, community planning, design and development organization that provides technical assistance and capacity building to low-income communities and community-based organizations throughout New York City and, increasingly, nationwide. We provide residents with the tools and resources they most need to shape their physical environment. Our goal is the development of more equitable, sustainable, healthy and resilient neighborhoods where local residents lead the way. HSC seeks an experienced planning professional to help plan and implement community-driven planning, design and development projects in New York and nationwide.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with well-developed technical skills, experience working in communities, who is passionate about equitable development to join the senior staff of a growing organization.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of multiple participatory planning projects inside and outside of NYC;
- Collaborate with community-based organization partners on project development;
- Gather and analyze area-wide and site-specific data, create community profiles and maps;
- Facilitate community planning and design workshops, and train workshop facilitators;
- Work with HSC design team to develop innovative community engagement tools;
- Work closely with architects, designers, public health experts and other consultants to ensure timely & high quality completion of tasks;
- Draft comprehensive reports and develop recommendations;
- Move projects from planning to implementation;
- Identify new project opportunities – both in terms of partnerships and funding;
- Coordinate and ensure timely completion of RFP responses;
- Research, identify & prepare funding proposals & reports for funders;
- Manage a team of 1-4 Project Managers and Interns;
- Work together with Senior Management team to plan and manage organizational growth and development;
- Report to Executive Director;
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Urban Design or related field;
- 6-8 years of planning and/or development experience on large and small-scale projects, significant experience working in low-income communities or with community-based organizations;
- Excellent communication, writing and analytical abilities and strong interpersonal skills – experience working with low-income communities, immigrant communities and other communities of color;
- Experience effectively managing project teams, including staff and interns, and outside consultants;
- Expert data collection and analysis skills – neighborhood profiles, community needs assessments, SWOT analyses, precedent studies, etc.;
- Experience in proposal and grant writing;
- Ability to think big while also meeting deadlines and paying close attention to details;
- Dynamic team leader who is passionate about community-driven planning and/or design, equitable development and resiliency;
- Ability to develop and track project budgets, real estate finance knowledge and experience a big plus;
- Proficiency in InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, a plus;
- Multiple language skills (Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, etc.) preferred.
Salary: Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.
Hester Street Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce; women and individuals of all sexual orientations, ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Email cover letter, résumé and work sample to:
Betsy MacLean, Executive Director:betsy@hesterstreet.org
OR mail to:
Betsy MacLean
Executive Director
Hester Street Collaborative
113 Hester Street
New York, NY 10002