The Hollis Local Development Corporation (Hollis LDC) is a tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation founded in 1979 with the mission of strengthening, enhancing and promoting community and economic revitalization. Hollis LDC is a growing organization in the process of developing a vision, and short and long-term strategies that help better serve its constituents. The organization is seeking a dynamic experienced community development leader capable of ushering it into the next phase of its growth. The candidate for Executive Director must meet the following requirements:
§A proven leader able to manage and work effectively with the Board of Directors
§A strategic thinker capable of developing a new vision and mission for the organization
§Capable of executing against goals and objectives
§Understands impact of policy, legislation and ordinances on community
§Forms key relationships with legislators, neighborhood leaders including faith based organizations and law enforcement
§Capable savvy financial manager
General Qualifications:
§Experience: minimum of 7-10 years experience in community and economic development with focus on housing, public finance, real estate and project packaging
§Education: minimum Bachelor's degree/Masters preferred, in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Community Development, MBA or Public Finance, or 10-15 years of Community Development experience
§Proven leadership, management and interpersonal skills to motivate stakeholders
§Expert at raising funds, and garnering financial support for the organization
§Strong written and oral communication skills
§Strong knowledge of local community/economic issues, programs, politics to access resources
§Ability to work effectively with public agencies and officials
§Proven negotiation skills and effective partnership development with financial institutions, government funders and private foundations for project funds
§Demonstrated results in strategic planning and program development working with a volunteer Board of Directors
§Ability to exercise sound judgment and professional ethics
§Politically-savvy, well-rounded professional who is capable of working with elected officials, government agencies, the philanthropic community, and the private sector to successfully take projects from inception to completion. Ability to understand and navigate the political, economic, social and cultural landscape of the neighborhood and the broader New York City area
Technical Qualifications:
§Proven track record in raising funds toward an organization's annual operations and strategic initiatives
§Must have extensive knowledge of accounting and finance principles. Experience inproject finance packaging would be optimal
§General knowledge of real estate sales and development practices in both commercial and residential markets
§Experience in overseeing assessment, negotiations, purchase, redevelopment, and sale of residential and/or commercial property would be optimal
How to apply
Please send a letter of interest, resume, salary history and requirements, as well as a few key project examples to: Hollis Local Development Corporation, Board of Directors (hollisldc@gmail.com)