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Title: Executive Assistant to the President
Type: Full-time, in-person
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Pay: $26.44 - $31.25/hour
A typical day as NEON’s Executive Assistant to the President provides an opportunity to support NEON’s President, executive staff, and clients by handling administrative tasks such as scheduling, writing correspondence, managing email communications, call routing, Board support and financial management.
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Senior Project Coordinator (CPED)
Salary: $80,856.00 - $98,280.00 Annually
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Community Planning & Economic Development
Closing: 10/2/2022
To learn more and apply visit: MN Senior Project Coordinator
As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
The City of Minneapolis seeks a housing development professional with multi-family housing experience to coordinate the financing and development of housing development projects in Minneapolis. This staff position is also responsible for managing assigned housing development projects, various public financing programs, assisting with private investment in the development, and presenting all aspects of the project to the various stakeholders, including the City Council's Business, Inspections, Housing, and Zoning Committee.• Coordinate all aspects of the housing development process including familiarity with loan underwriting and all funding sources associated with single family housing development.
• Understand the various types of project financing, evaluate proposals, and assist developers in achieving the best result for the city and its residents, while efficiently utilizing city resources.
• Lead the development of programs, policies, and strategies that help to achieve City housing development objectives.
• Engage in housing development projects that achieve City objectives and require City involvement for land, financing, or knowledge.
• Assist developers in navigating the public process in an efficient manner. Assist developers in developing timelines for process steps involving City review and approval of uses, site plans and building plans, and budget and financing, and then work with all parties involved in the project to keep it on schedule.
• Manage and coordinate assigned projects from initiation to completion, which may include formulating development guidelines and criteria, selecting developers, securing approvals and public financing, managing the project budget, underwriting loans, assuring effective interim property management, securing and implementing grants, negotiating and managing contracts, and any post-construction compliance and monitoring.
• Negotiate the terms and conditions of loans, redevelopment contracts and other contract agreements. Administer and monitor executed contracts, prepare and document payments, certify contract completion, monitor long-term contract compliance and later negotiate workouts and restructuring if needed.
• Create conceptual development plans, lead efforts to identify opportunities for property designated by the City for development, and seek potential investors.
• Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) outlining project opportunities, identifying City objectives and identifying criteria for proposal selection. Evaluate proposals and make recommendations regarding acceptance.
• Respond to requests from private developers seeking City and/or regional approval and/or financial support for projects involving specific properties or specific uses where the property or location needs to be identified.
• Manage City-owned property that is held long-term by negotiating professional services, equipment or construction contracts, leases, and operating agreements. Formulate long-term management and capital improvement strategies for held assets.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend property to be acquired and negotiate approved property purchases in support of the City's housing development objectives.
• Participate as a representative of CPED on task forces and committees and attend conferences, seminars and community meetings.
• Work with neighborhood groups and other stakeholders to discover local objectives and concerns and facilitate public support for economic development projects.
• Respond to requests for information from elected officials and the public.
• Assist management by providing regular constructive feedback on City processes and procedures that impact the mission of CPED.
• Actively participate in development of CPED budgets by proposing business plans for assigned areas of responsibility.
Education: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration or equivalent
Experience: Five years of related experience
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.
Selection Process: The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR: HISTORIC PRESERVATION
(entry level)
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, New History is a consulting firm exclusively dedicated to historic building redevelopment. We are a team of individuals with diverse skills and interests who work in a highly collaborative environment towards one goal – to put unused buildings back into use. We are innovators in the preservation field who focus on consistency and continuity to produce high-quality solutions for our clients. We support one another, trust one another, and enable each other to do our finest work.
An Associate Director contributes the following to our projects:
Minimum Qualifications
Compensation and Benefits
Annual salary in the range of $35,000-$52,000, opportunities for bonuses, retirement plan (401K) with employer matching, health insurance, long-term disability insurance, parental leave, support for continuing education, and other benefits. New History offers a highly collaborative work environment with a high-performing team, a flexible work schedule including remote work, and substantial leadership and growth opportunities.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Kimberly Sandbulte. Director, at Sandbulte@newhistory.com.
The Lake Street Council seeks to hire a creative, collaborative, and pragmatic individual to manage programs that enhance Lake Street’s public realm, daily experience, and creative economy.
Job Summary
This individual will be primarily responsible for managing our newly developed placemaking program that seeks to strengthen the connection between Lake Street’s businesses, community members, and the places they share. A key component of this position will be utilizing Lake Street’s unique identity, arts, and cultural assets to support entrepreneurship, community development, and recovery efforts along the corridor. This position will also require working collaboratively with partners in the public and private sectors to implement programs, events, and activities that improve the vitality of Lake Street.
You may be a good fit for this job if you are a creatively minded, strategic thinker with a passion for urbanism, placemaking and community development, as well as an understanding of the role the creative sector plays in the economy.
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities
Placemaking Responsibilities
Unlock the potential of the public realm to strengthen the Lake Street commercial corridor and community through programs, events, and activities.
Stay up to date on best practices and new trends in the field of placemaking and public realm activation.
Center and amplify Lake Street’s cultural richness and vitality and the integral contributions of local and BIPOC artists, placekeepers, and business owners.
Establish and nurture relationships with and between property owners, businesses, neighborhood community organizations, artists, designers, and other stakeholders.
Uplift the role of partner organizations and provide opportunities for community members to lead and participate in program activities.
Advocate for increased caretaking and deployment of street amenities on the local level.
Help facilitate beautification and interim uses of temporarily empty lots.
Foster relationships with and establish and maintain an active network of artists and cultural creatives who will be partners and participants in the placemaking efforts.
Program Management
Develop a program work plan and budget in conjunction with Lake Street Council staff.
Coordinate and communicate with the Lake Street Council’s design and communications team to promote programs and activities in the community.
Manage and supervise contractors and artists, including managing requests for proposals.
Work closely with city and other permitting agencies to obtain necessary approvals.
Manage the Lake Street Council’s Public Art & Mural Grant Program.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to work at a small non-profit organization and with diverse community stakeholders, including business owners, managers, property owners, and community members.
Understanding of the principles of placemaking, community development, and urbanism.
Have a significant connection to the Lake Street neighborhood and/or South Minneapolis.
Ability to work independently, identify and communicate creative solutions to challenges, maintain a strong focus on business priorities and have persistence in follow-through.
Ability to schedule and track multiple projects from start to finish, from large to small, and work in the field to track progress.
Experience in managing solicitations, contracts, and contractors.
Ability to uphold the values of anti-displacement, economic justice, and racial justice.
Cultural competency and the ability to engage and work constructively with underrepresented communities.
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Google Drive, Microsoft Office, and project management systems.
Bi/Multilingual a plus
Reports to: Sr. Creative Operations Manager
Status: Staff member, salary, with benefits
Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 annually
Time Commitment: We anticipate that this work will require approximately 40 hours weekly. Hours will be scheduled flexibility, with some nights and weekends needed for events and corridor activities.
COVID Protocols: The Lake Street Council is currently using a hybrid model. Employees are expected to work at least two days a week in the office / in the field. Some work from the office as well as at in person events will be required. Meetings will take place in person and virtually.
Application Instructions: Please submit application materials to Theresa Swaney, Sr. Creative Operations Manager at jobs@lakestreetcouncil.org
Applications must include:
Resume or link to Linkedin profile
Cover letter or brief (1-2 pages)
Required Qualifications:
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, political science, public administration, economics, real estate, urban planning or a related field.
Required Experience
Five or more years of housing development, real estate development, or community development experience, or equivalent.
Licenses/Certifications
Applicants with Housing Development Finance Professional Certification. Certification from the National Development Council or comparable housing development certification are preferred.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
Desirable Qualifications -- Cultural Competency
Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
A resume is required. You must attach an updated resume to your application to be considered.
Selection Process
Eligibility to be considered for the position will be determined by a rating of training and experience or oral examination (100%). It is very important to fully describe your education and work experiences it relates to this opening on your application form. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number of applicants in any phase of the selection process.
Interview Selection
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.
Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered further for the position.
Union Representation:
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and AFSCME.
Eligible List Statement:
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two months after it has been established.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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