Planning and Policy Manager

Are you passionate about communities and neighborhoods being redeveloped in a way that respects residents?

Are you a strong administrative coordinator and effective meeting facilitator?

Do you enjoy sharing information that will help people to understand important issues to their community?

The Planning and Policy Manager  supports and coordinates essential policy initiatives and services in response to the needs of the organization and community to advance the urban design proposals, development principles, and non-displacement strategies articulated in Hill District planning documents.

The position requires solid administrative skills, strategic thinking, written and verbal communication, ability to engage varied internal and external stakeholders, and the ability to create and foster partnerships and collaborations.

The ideal candidate will have tactical bearing coordinating and managing systems to effectively support their manager and organizational projects.

Essential Functions :

• Provide support in developing and coordinating economic development initiatives and programs including entrepreneurial and innovation programs; Provide programmatic support to homeownership programs and community outreach efforts.

Attend meetings and communicate issues on behalf of the organization; Provide high quality support for Hill CDC Committees, such as the Development Review Panel, Executive Management Committee, LERTA Committee, and Commercial Redevelopment Task Force, including administration, coordination of meeting dates, meeting reminders, meeting preparation, and minutes to advance their work; Provide support in researching and tracking economic, community, and redevelopment policies at the city, county, state, and federal levels; Review Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustments, Urban Redevelopment Authority, City Council, and County Council agendas for relevant legislative items pertaining to or impacting the Hill District and work of the organization; Provide support for planning initiatives in and impacting the Hill District, including Greater Hill District Master Plan Update and Adoption, Choice Neighborhoods for Bedford Dwellings, the Greater Hill District Parks Master Plan, NexTransit, and more; Draft job-related communications for committees, social media, and E-Blasts; Maintain database information and content management systems; Update relevant policy website pages, such as the Development Review Panel, Commercial Redevelopment Task Force, and Lower Hill; Collaborate and foster positive relations with critical partners on policy and economic development initiatives; Create Google Forms, web forms, and other materials to advance policy and economic development initiatives; Provide support on Registered Community Organization administration and coordination of Development Activities Meetings; Coordinate special events (stakeholder meetings, teleconferences, town halls, and community meetings) as needed Requirements :

Related Bachelor’s Degree is preferred; however commensurate work experience will be considered in lieu of degree This job is 45% Administration; 25% Communications / Relationship Management; 15% Research & Advocacy, 15% Community Engagement Salary and Benefits :