Job Description

 

 

Position Description

Job Title: Project Director of Housing Programs

Team: Research, Policy, And Impact Center

Reports to: VP of Research, Policy & Impact Center

Direct Reports: Business Development Officers

Type of Position: Director

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:30 am-5:30 pm

Full-Time (40 hours per week)

FLSA Status: Exempt

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MINORITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

The National Institute of Minority Economic Development exists to strengthen the asset base of diverse populations through policy, education, and economic opportunities. We do this by helping diverse small businesses, HBCUs, and nonprofit organizations to grow, thrive, create jobs, become sustainable, and be valued partners within their local communities. Our vision is economic prosperity for diverse populations and an environment in which race, gender, and geography are no longer a barrier to economic opportunity and prosperity. Our core values are trust, excellence, innovation, and collaboration. We believe that all people should have equal opportunity to participate in and contribute to our economy and civic life.

ABOUT THE RESEARCH, POLICY, AND IMPACT CENTER:

The Research, Policy, and Impact Center (RPIC) is a non-partisan research advocacy organization, technical assistance provider, and racial equity change agent. We engage minority voices and educate decision-makers for the purpose of better supporting diverse communities. The RPIC measures and tracks the state of minority and women owned businesses, serves as the center of knowledge on the status of minority and women owned business and relevant public sector policies and private sector practices, and hosts forums/symposia on key areas of interests in the economic development and net worth growth of minorities, women, and under resourced populations. At the RPIC, community engagement is our guiding principle. With a staff and board that represents the communities we serve, we are able to engage those voices from a place of trust and shared experience - setting us apart from traditional and mainstream research entities and elevating us among public and private sector funders, partners, and other agencies. The RPIC addresses the root causes of economic disparities – income, wages, general economic opportunity, community access, and funding allocations – keeping our clients and stakeholders informed of shifts in the ecosystem and opportunities to participate in corporate and public policy dialogues and decision-making.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

As a key member of the Research, Policy, and Impact team, the Director for Housing Equity Programs is a critical role helping to shape advocacy, outreach, and state policy to benefit minority populations. The Director for Housing Equity Programs will lead projects designed to address the need to increase access to affordable, healthy, and fair housing opportunities. Special focus of this position will be to work with Community Development Corporations, municipalities, and other stakeholders to increase minority home ownership in historically disinvested neighborhoods. The Director for Housing Equity Programs is a specialist in matters of preservation of existing housing stock, redevelopment of communities, and ways to increase housing availability while balancing the needs of communities of color in reducing the impact of gentrification. The Director for Housing Equity Programs will also support staff researchers on existing applied research and policy advocacy projects on topics of housing equity, community economic development, and neighborhood revitalization.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Lead an advisory Community of Practice (COP) comprised of minority-led Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and other Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
• Develop and delivering a full curriculum of learning opportunities to minority construction companies and trades persons in all aspects of identifying and reclaiming vacant and underutilized properties and parcels,
• Provide individualized and custom training and assistance to Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) working toward creating a pipeline to homeownership for BIPOC communities.
• Use appropriate best practices and methodologies, the Project Director for Health Equity Programs will also support Staff of RPIC in conducting equity needs assessments, studies of disparities, and housing-related program evaluations.
• The Director for Housing Equity Programswill also engage in efforts aligned with the mission of the RPIC to include but not limited to:

a. Contributing to proposals and/or fundraising efforts of the Vice President.

b. Developing products such as policy briefs, blogs, features, and research analyses,

c. Contributing to technical assistance materials, research papers and publications, and
conference presentations.

d. Presenting to professional associations, practitioner organizations, technical working
groups, funders, or policymakers, and

e. Assisting in development, planning, and execution of Annual Policy Agenda, Policy Advocacy Week, Policy-related Town Halls and Colloquium, and IMED Conferences.

• Other duties as assigned.

WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:

• You are a motivated self-starter with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously both individually as well as in cross-functional environments.
• You like to work in a challenging and dynamic environment that can change and improve the lives of underserved communities.
• Possess a bachelor’s degree (graduate degree preferred) or combination of credentials and experience in economic development, business administration, public administration, real estate finance, planning, or related fields.
• Demonstrate substantive knowledge in real estate development, construction trades, permitting, zoning, neighborhood planning, and all aspects of funding affordable and workforce housing. Knowledge of historical and current issues related to housing equity and disparity preferred.
• Have experience complying with federal, state, and local government grants and contracts.
• Show evidence of excellent verbal, analytical, written, and interpersonal communication skills, particularly in interpreting and distilling complex information.
• Show evidence of organizational and project management skills—demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple work streams and staff.
• Display creativity, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to communicate and translate sophisticated concepts to a general audience.
• Have the ability to travel as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Close vision is required.
• Employees must be licensed drivers and have regular access to an automobile.
• Employees are regularly required to: sit; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Employees are frequently required to type and use a keyboard.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Starting salary range: $75,000-$85,000 based on education and experience.
• A compassionate and supportive work environment.
• A competitive benefits package including paid time off and sick leave, health and dental insurance, life insurance, and the option to participate in a 403b retirement plan with employer match.
• A background check conditional for job offer. Must satisfactorily pass a national service criminal history check that includes national sex offender registry, State Police, and FBI checks.
• The Research, Policy and Impact Center is an equal opportunity employer.

HOW TO APPLY:

For consideration, interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume. Cover letters must address candidate experience and qualifications being sought.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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