Director of Engagement + Partnerships

Urban Juncture Foundation•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Build Bronzeville is a unique collaboration between Urban Juncture Foundation and Urban Juncture, Inc., social enterprise startups focused on neighborhood-driven community revitalization. Build Bronzeville employs local, deeply-rooted culture, commerce, and talent to revitalize the CTA Green Line transit hubs on the 51st and 43rd Street retail corridors. Now celebrating its 20th year of service, Build Bronzeville will experience rapid growth over the next 3-5 years as it leverages broadened support to advance its Boxville®, Bronzeville Cookin’ and The Forum enterprise development platforms. Urban Juncture Foundation seeks a full-time director who will work with a small team of colleagues to engage stakeholders and form partnerships in order to facilitate the growth of Build Bronzeville.

Requirements

Rooted in Chicago's South Side communities, with strong connections to professional networks in Bronzeville & beyond
Self starter, collaborative, flexible, detail-oriented
Able to work effectively with people from a range of backgrounds and with diverse styles
Strong project management skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects
Excellent writing/storytelling skills
Strong interpersonal & organizational
Minimum of 15 years professional experience
Sound judgment; values driven

Responsibilities

Co-lead resource development initiatives
Expand and manage our network of partners, patrons, and volunteers
Build Bronzeville Internship program
Support current community outreach efforts, including Bronzeville Fit (B-Fit), B is for Bronzeville, and Train of Thoughts
Lead storytelling across Build Bronzeville and social media outreach
Curate key placemaking events, particularly events that cut across Build Bronzeville initiatives, e.g., Block Party, Halloween Jam
Manage Engage Bronzeville team members leading Bronzeville Community Garden, Green Line Farm, and Boxville Green House
Support engagement efforts embedded in other Build Bronzeville initiatives
Track engagement and resource development efforts.