Executive Director, Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation

Job Description

Job Description

Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation Seeks Executive Director

About Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation

Founded in 1981, Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation ("CSNDC") is a Boston-based community development corporation serving a two square mile area of Dorchester that is bounded by Columbia Road and Geneva Avenue to the north, Gallivan Boulevard and Morton Street to the south, Blue Hill Avenue to the west, and Dorchester Avenue to the east. Since its founding, CSNDC has been partnering with local residents, businesses, and organizations to foster a healthy, thriving and equitable community by :

• Developing housing and commercial spaces that are affordable and safe
• Creating economic development for low- and moderate-income residents of all ages
• Fostering community engagement to build the capacity and involvement of local residents
• Promoting sustainability of the local environment for future generations

For over forty years, CSNDC has been developing affordable housing in the Codman Square and South Dorchester neighborhoods. In that time, CSNDC has built more than 1,400 units of housing, both for homeownership and as rentals. Once projects currently in the pipeline are completed and fully occupied, CSNDC will have created homes for more than 4,000 low- and moderate-income people. Besides its impressive housing portfolio, CSNDC is proud of its evidenced-based outputs, outcomes, and impacts. Metrics gathered over the past few years that demonstrate the impact of CSNDC's work in a number of areas can be accessed here .

Operating from its headquarters in Codman Square, CSNDC has a staff of 30, an annual operating budget of approximately $28 million (inclusive of property management expenses), and $200 million in assets. CSNDC is overseen by a 13-member Board of Directors comprised of community leaders, many with long histories with the organization and the local community. After more than 30 years of accomplished leadership, CSNDC's long-serving Executive Director, Gail Latimore, will retire by the end of the calendar year.

Opportunity Going Forward

The Executive Director will have the opportunity to lead this well-established and -respected mission-driven community development organization that is deeply embedded in its community, offers a comprehensive and unique array of services to lift its community and residents, and has a track record of success developing and maintaining a significant portfolio of affordable housing while also promoting and supporting home ownership. Guided by its ideals and values of access to affordable housing, respect for diversity & inclusion, community collaboration, co-powering, excellence, sustainability, dynamic economic landscape, equity, health, and advocacy, key responsibilities for the Executive Director include :

Profile of the Ideal Candidate

Preferred Experience :

Skills and Qualities :

Innovative and Accountable Leader with Sector and Financial Expertise

Community Connector and Relationship Builder with Excellent Communication Skills

Experienced Leader of People and Culture

Comp ensation and Benefits :

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position with a starting salary range of $190,000 to $220,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. CSNDC also offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, group life and disability insurances, FSA savings accounts, a retirement plan, and generous time off. This position is predominately an on-site role with some opportunity for work from home.

Application Process and Additional Information

CSNDC is an equal opportunity employer and views diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence as vital guiding principles in its work. CSNDC welcomes and encourages applications from visible minority group members, Indigenous persons, members of the LGBTQ community, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the diversity of the organization and reflect the diversity of the communities served.

Candidates must include a resume and a cover letter, both in PDF format, which describe how qualifications and experience match the needs and mission of CSNDC. A background check will be required of finalists. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Upload required documents to : https : / / eostransitions.applicantpool.com / jobs / .

This executive search is being conducted by Eos Transition Partners consultant, John Tarvin. All submissions will be acknowledged and are confidential, and any questions can be submitted to John at : jtarvin@eostransitions.com.