What are the responsibilities and job description for the City Council & Govenment Liaison position at Detroit Land Bank Authority?
Salary Range: $71,307 - $79,300
*This role is exclusively on-site, requiring daily commutes to the office. Therefore, candidates must reside in the Detroit/Metro-Detroit area before employment*
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to return the city's blighted and vacant properties to productive use. We utilize a variety of Sales programs to make homeownership and land purchases accessible to Detroiters. Plus, we take our commitment to revitalization one step further with our Compliance and Nuisance Abatement programs, requiring renovation and occupancy to improve neighborhoods, eliminate blight, and combat real estate speculation. The Detroit Land Bank Authority works directly with individual buyers, as well as Community Partner organizations and developers for projects big and small.
About This Opportunity
Join our team and be a catalyst for positive change! We are seeking a dynamic individual passionate about community building, enrichment, and development to contribute to our mission of enhancing the quality of life in our vibrant and diverse community.
The Detroit Land Bank Authority is seeking a City Council & Government Liaison. This individual will be a key member of the DLBA team that will foster dialogue and maintain open lines of communication between the DLBA and Detroit City Council and other government offices.
The Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) is a public authority responsible for turning Detroit's vacant, abandoned, and foreclosed property back to productive use. Currently the DLBA manages an inventory of approximately 77,000 properties through various programs including Auction and Side Lot sales, community partnerships, and demolition, and has robust legal and financial management functions in place to support those efforts. The DLBA thrives on a culture of openness, trust and integrity. Ethical behavior is a staple of any successful organization, a team effort that involves the participation and support of every employee and everyone that interacts with us. Our goal is to conduct business fairly, impartially, in an ethical manner and in complete compliance with the law. We promote a trustworthy and honest culture and we will reinforce the vision of that standard throughout the organization.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Liaison will be responsible for receiving, researching, and responding to requests from the offices of City Council members or other government entities in a timely matter; ensuring all requests are properly documented. Additionally, the Liaison is expected to proactively communicate about DLBA updates and foster strong working relationships with City Council offices and other departments including the Office of the Ombudsman and Department of Neighborhoods. The Liaison will attend stakeholder and community meetings/events and serve as an ambassador for the DLBA. This individual is expected to possess strong communication and research skills and a demonstrated ability to work proactively, balancing multiple priorities. The ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people, junior and senior staff, and both internal and external customers is key. The Liaison will also support the Assistant Director of Communications and Community Engagement in identifying roadblocks and inefficiencies faced by DLBA clients through City Council requests and feedback.
Qualifications
*This role is exclusively on-site, requiring daily commutes to the office. Therefore, candidates must reside in the Detroit/Metro-Detroit area before employment*
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to return the city's blighted and vacant properties to productive use. We utilize a variety of Sales programs to make homeownership and land purchases accessible to Detroiters. Plus, we take our commitment to revitalization one step further with our Compliance and Nuisance Abatement programs, requiring renovation and occupancy to improve neighborhoods, eliminate blight, and combat real estate speculation. The Detroit Land Bank Authority works directly with individual buyers, as well as Community Partner organizations and developers for projects big and small.
About This Opportunity
Join our team and be a catalyst for positive change! We are seeking a dynamic individual passionate about community building, enrichment, and development to contribute to our mission of enhancing the quality of life in our vibrant and diverse community.
The Detroit Land Bank Authority is seeking a City Council & Government Liaison. This individual will be a key member of the DLBA team that will foster dialogue and maintain open lines of communication between the DLBA and Detroit City Council and other government offices.
The Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) is a public authority responsible for turning Detroit's vacant, abandoned, and foreclosed property back to productive use. Currently the DLBA manages an inventory of approximately 77,000 properties through various programs including Auction and Side Lot sales, community partnerships, and demolition, and has robust legal and financial management functions in place to support those efforts. The DLBA thrives on a culture of openness, trust and integrity. Ethical behavior is a staple of any successful organization, a team effort that involves the participation and support of every employee and everyone that interacts with us. Our goal is to conduct business fairly, impartially, in an ethical manner and in complete compliance with the law. We promote a trustworthy and honest culture and we will reinforce the vision of that standard throughout the organization.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Liaison will be responsible for receiving, researching, and responding to requests from the offices of City Council members or other government entities in a timely matter; ensuring all requests are properly documented. Additionally, the Liaison is expected to proactively communicate about DLBA updates and foster strong working relationships with City Council offices and other departments including the Office of the Ombudsman and Department of Neighborhoods. The Liaison will attend stakeholder and community meetings/events and serve as an ambassador for the DLBA. This individual is expected to possess strong communication and research skills and a demonstrated ability to work proactively, balancing multiple priorities. The ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people, junior and senior staff, and both internal and external customers is key. The Liaison will also support the Assistant Director of Communications and Community Engagement in identifying roadblocks and inefficiencies faced by DLBA clients through City Council requests and feedback.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, communications, or a related field.
- 5 years' experience in a related role or field
- Ability to work under tight time pressures, prioritize workflow, problem solve and react quickly to changing business needs and demands, all in a fast-paced and high growth business environment.
- Outstanding verbal and written skills, as well as public speaking ability.
- Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints both in writing and orally.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with staff and motivate multiple teams to respond to requests.
- Ability to interpret complex concepts covering the wide variety of programming performed by the DLBA
- Outstanding research and organizational abilities.
- Must be a mission-driven individual with a sense of public service to the residents of the City of Detroit.
- The highest level of moral character, honesty, and integrity.
- Detroit resident or a Detroit background with a deep knowledge of community needs.
- Familiar with Detroit government and communities.
- Experience in government, community development, real estate, finance, or land use planning.
- Experience with not-for-profit or governmental program design, management systems, fund development and community change strategies.
- Paid Holidays, Sick Days & CTO
- Health Benefit: Medical/Blue Cross Blue Shield, vision, dental, EAP and short-term disability
- Free Parking
- Complimentary Beverages (water, tea, coffee etc.)
- Retirement Savings Plan (457-B)
- Certification reimbursement/ License renewal reimbursement
Salary : $71,307 - $79,300
