The Downtown Durham Neighborhood Program Manager is responsible for management and implementation of the Choice Neighborhood Initiative - Critical Community Improvement (CCI) plan, which will focus on developing a new park, environmental justice, business retention and recruitment grants, façade improvements for the Hayti Heritage Center, and reconnecting the Hayti neighborhood to other parts of downtown. The Program Manager will also be responsible for maintaining a list of neighborhood investments.

The Program Manager will work closely with CCI partners, including the Durham Housing Authority, the City of Durham, and the Hayti Heritage Center. The successful candidate must align with our vision and mission as well as have project, contract and budget management experience.

The candidate must be confident in speaking and working with the public, corporate leaders and public officials; able to work independently and as a member of our team; comfortable handling multiple projects at the same time; have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable with technology and learning new technology.

The Program Manager reports directly to the President & CEO. This position is full-time.

Downtown Durham, Inc. is a private, nonprofit organization that envisions downtown as the diverse, unique and thriving heart of Durham that is welcoming to all. Our mission is to enhance the environment, economy and vitality of downtown Durham, while preserving and enriching its distinctive culture and strong sense of community.

BENEFITS: Vacation, holiday and sick leave, health insurance, retirement program, parking.

TO APPLY: Please forward your resume to careers@downtowndurham.com, with the subject line: “Downtown Durham Neighborhood Program Manager.” Include a brief description of why you are interested in the position and a list of three references.

Responsibilities:

• Work extensively with community-based organizations, stakeholders, public and private partners and philanthropic organizations.
• Serve as the point of contact for the CCI plan.
• Track and report key metrics as required by the Choice Neighborhood Initiative program and the Durham Housing Authority.
• Assist in leveraging federal and other funds to support the CCI Projects.
• Collaborate with key partners to ensure that CCI projects are implemented in a timely manner, meet CNI program requirements and ensure adherence to all agreements.
• Anticipate potential challenges and regularly contribute to solutions and overcoming obstacles as programs are implemented.
• Represent DDI at meetings and civic events as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all HUD, federal, state, and local government laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong personal alignment with DDI’s vision and mission.
• M.A. or M.B.A. or B.A. or B.S. from an accredited college or university, with a major in business administration, public administration, urban planning or related field.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in real estate, finance, public administration, economics, urban planning or related field.
• Experience with federally funded community development/place-based initiatives.
• Proficiency in community redevelopment and public-private partnerships.
• Ability to gather, analyze and synthesize data.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities, successfully manage multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines.
• Detail oriented, well organized with strong follow-through behavior.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be creative, actively learn and do what it takes to achieve desired results.
• Knowledge of local, state and national policies, issues and best practices around community redevelopment and affordable housing.
• Experience and skill using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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