District Manager

Job Summary
This is a responsible and professional position providing appropriate and effective oversight and project management in furtherance of the mission of the Grand Ave SSD through capacity building.

This position will be a working manager, meaning, any successful candidate will be planning, coordinating and/or carrying out all GASSD programs and special improvements for Grand Avenue. This is a desk job (but you will have a desk).

This position is supervised by the Town Green Special Services District with ongoing input from GASSD commissioners, business owners, and other local stakeholders. The organizations’ missions are as follows:

convenes property owners, business owners, and other stakeholders dedicated to the improvement and economic well-being of the business community.

strives to improve ownership values by making Downtown New Haven an internationally-competitive urban environment in which to live, work, learn and play.

A successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial approach to the position, exhibit the ability to effectively communicate and advocate on behalf of GASSD and exercise a considerable amount of independent professional judgment. Work is reviewed through meetings with TGSSD and evaluation of progress based on a work plan and demonstrated outcomes.

Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of tasks that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if other duties are similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

· Act as a direct support to GASSD in support of their mission.

· Walk Grand Ave daily to interface with stakeholders and provide quality assurance

· Facilitate and coordinate projects as assigned, including outreach, district needs assessments, outdoor public maintenance program, training, promotion, marketing, contract oversight and community events.

· Meet regularly with TGSSD staff & GASSD constituents to develop relationships and cultivate opportunities for Grand Ave SSD.

· Work closely with neighborhood organizations and stakeholders to identify concerns and opportunities for growth on Grand Ave.

· Build relationships with Grand Ave property owners and business owners, and assist them by addressing concerns, and connecting them with available resources.

· Establish and maintain communication channels with the Alders, GASSD commissioners, business owners, city staff, community organizations, and other stakeholders.

· Provide local insights and/or updates to GASSD Board of Commissioners, the Alders, and the City of New Haven Economic Development Administration.

· Attend meetings and/or training sessions sponsored by professional organizations and government agencies to maintain up-to-date knowledge of funding sources, laws and regulations, best practices in neighborhood commercial development, and other professional development opportunities.

Requirements

We recognize that experience and expertise come in a variety of forms. Below are the qualifications that we are looking for; but if you have different experiences and passions that you think make you a good fit for the role, please apply.

At least two years of commensurate experience as a project manager of community development projects, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in community development, business administration, public administration or a related field preferred but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $54,000 - $60,000