Programs and Policy Manager

Hill Community Development Corporation•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Programs and Policy Manager strategically coordinates and facilitates Hill CDC programs, policy work, and special initiatives in response to the organization’s mission and the needs of the Hill District community. The position supports the advancement of the Greater Hill District Master Plan and related community and organizational advocacy. The manager leads projects spanning community development, policy, and programming, building and managing partnerships with internal and external collaborators and stakeholders. The role oversees innovation and entrepreneurship programs, events, land-use facilitation, resident advocacy, and related committees, and serves as a thought partner and co-facilitator for arts, cultural, and main street programming as needed. The role calls for strong communication, administrative, task and project management, and strategic thinking skills, along with sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and the ability to engage stakeholders across grassroots, government, and business sectors. The manager is expected to be an aspiring team leader who models the organization’s core values and helps develop its skills and systems. This is not a remote position. Staff work remotely three Fridays per month. The stated schedule is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with several evenings per month and some weekend time required for job-related activities and events. Meeting times must be flexible to accommodate residents and stakeholders. Use of a personal vehicle may be required, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Requirements

Five years of professional work experience in a related or transferable field.
Strong administrative skills, including email management, scheduling, and memo development using MS Office/Office 365 and other cloud-based software.
Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities, including the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing community development profession.
Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills.
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and collaboratively with staff at all organizational levels.
Ability to contribute to the financial, fundraising, programmatic, and operational success of the Hill CDC.
Coachability and the ability to flex between learning, doing, and leading.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and creative approach to problem-solving.
Excellent computer and technology skills, including MS Office, CMS, and database management.
Solid critical-thinking and discernment skills and excellent judgment.
Flexibility regarding meeting times, including several evenings per month and some weekend work for job-related activities and events.
Valid driver’s license.
A personal vehicle may be required for the role.

Nice To Haves

Related bachelor’s or master’s degree; commensurate work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Graphic design, web, and database experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the organization’s economic development, programmatic, and policy initiatives.
Facilitate Hill CDC committees, including the Development Review Panel, and others as assigned.
Manage Hill CDC programs, including HD100, Hill Tech Society, HD Rising, and other resident, economic development, and small business initiatives, to support attendance and community impact.
Coordinate and staff stakeholder meetings, teleconferences, town halls, community meetings, and special events.
Support assigned external-facing initiatives.
Monitor and respond to economic, community, and redevelopment activities at the city, county, state, and federal levels, including tracking public agency agendas monthly.
Engage external stakeholders, including elected officials, community-based organizations, and community development ecosystem participants, to maximize impact through strategic partnerships.
Lead planning initiatives affecting the Hill District, including the Greater Hill District Master Plan Update and Adoption, Choice Neighborhoods for Bedford Dwellings, the Greater Hill District Parks Master Plan, NexTransit, and Registered Community Organization activities.
Manage or produce daily public communications through social media, the website, and weekly e-blasts.
Provide leadership to junior staff, including fellows and interns, and other department staff as assigned.
Partner across the organization to create integrated workflows and maximize organizational impact and resources.
Promote teambuilding, learning, and staff well-being to support organizational stability and growth.
Plan, produce, and attend Hill CDC meetings; provide administrative support and record keeping, including for monthly and quarterly community meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.