Director of Community Development
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce
Chicago, IL
Position Title: Director of Community Development
Classification Status: Full-time position with occasional evening and weekend
hours (Exempt) Reports To: President and CEO
Start Date: August 2016
To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to
jobs@lincolnparkchamber.com. No phone calls please.
Summary: The Director of Community Development coordinates
and oversees a variety of programs and projects; manages vendors; creates and
monitors budgets; and directs 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.