What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shaker Heights Community Leader position at Jobleads-US?
**The Role**
We are seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead our commercial development efforts in the City of Shaker Heights.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in economic development, community development, real estate development, fundraising, marketing, and/or urban planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance the community's commercial districts, specifically the Chagrin-Lee commercial district.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with funding sources, including foundations, philanthropic organizations, businesses, and other funders.
- Manage all aspects of real estate development projects, including pre-development activities, financing, and tenant occupancy.
- Supervise property management of all SHDC real estate assets.
- Lead the implementation and management of Business Improvement Districts in the Chagrin-Lee commercial district.
- Manage SHDC's finances, including bookkeeping, accounting, and grant reporting.
- Supervise SHDC staff and contribute to their professional development.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in economics, business administration, marketing, public administration, planning, or a related field.
- Considerable professional experience in economic development, community development, real estate development, fundraising, marketing, and/or urban planning.
- Prior work experience with creative placemaking preferred.
- Knowledge of Shaker Heights and its business community preferred.
- Experience with managing staff and leading a team preferred.
Benefits:
- 20 days of PTO.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Flexible work-from-home and in-office hybrid model.
