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Director of Community Development -Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce

Director of Community DevelopmentLincoln Park Chamber of Commerce
Chicago, IL

The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce seeks a Director of Community Development to coordinate and oversee a variety of programs and projects; manage vendors; create and monitor budgets; and direct business district and economic development initiatives.

General Duties and Responsibilities:
Special Service Areas
  • Serve as the project director for the Clark Street and Lincoln Avenue Special Service Areas (SSA)
  • Coordinate and lead meetings, prepare materials, reports, agendas, minutes, etc. for SSA commission
  • Solicit contractor bids, negotiate contracts and manage vendors
  • Draft, manage and monitor SSA budgets
  • Complete all SSA paperwork and documentation required by the City's Department of Planning and Development
  • Lead public way aesthetic improvement projects, corridor planning and façade rebate programs
  • Oversee special events, promotions, marketing initiatives
  • Maintain contact with property and business owners within SSA boundaries and implement outreach programs
  • Work closely with volunteer SSA commission to execute annual work plan
Government Affairs and Economic Development
  • Lead and manage business attraction initiatives throughout the neighborhood
  • Collaborate with LPCC leadership on development and implementation of legislative agenda
  • Work closely and build/maintain relationships with area neighborhood associations, elected officials, city departments, businesses and developers on zoning, policy and community relations issues
  • Stay informed about local news, projects and developments affecting Lincoln Park
Other
  • Attend all SSA events, activities and meetings
  • Attend all LPCC events and activities
  • Attend community and neighborhood association meetings as LPCC representative
  • Coordinate other projects or activities as directed by the LPCC President
  • Work as "team player" with other staff members to fulfill LPCC mission
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and at least four years of work experience (required)
  • Must have own transportation (required)
  • Strong project management experience and community or economic development experience (preferred)
  • Knowledge of urban planning and economic development (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of financial statements and budgets
  • Self-starter and ability to work independently
  • Experience facilitating effective meetings
  • Extraordinary organization skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and a quick learner of other software
  • Occasional evenings/weekends required
About the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce:
Founded in 1947, the LPCC is a nonprofit organization that serves as a resource, leader and advocate for the Lincoln Park business community while encouraging and supporting economic development in the area.
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