Senior Associate, Atlanta Civic Site
About The Position
The Annie E. Casey Foundation is devoted to developing a brighter future for millions of children and young people with respect to their educational, economic, social and health outcomes. The Foundation’s work focuses on strengthening families, building stronger communities and ensuring access to opportunity, because children, youth and young adults need all three to succeed. Casey advances research and solutions to overcome the barriers to success, help communities demonstrate what works and influence decision makers to invest in strategies based on solid evidence. At Casey, you will find a dynamic environment with staff of diverse backgrounds and perspectives who share a deep commitment to advancing the Foundation’s mission. Casey staff also have flexible schedules, including a hybrid work week, to support a healthy work-life balance. The Foundation is seeking a career-level professional to join its Atlanta Civic Site team, assisting with the development and implementation of neighborhood transformation strategies, small business programming for Pittsburgh Yards and capacity building in metro Atlanta. This role collaborates with colleagues, grantees and partners to advance policies and practices that aim to create thriving neighborhoods through affordable housing, community safety and neighborhood capacity building; reports on results and presents the work of key initiatives and grantees; and identifies areas in need of capacity building and innovation. This role will also support small business programming for Pittsburgh Yards [http://www.pittsburghyards.com], a commercial redevelopment project on the south side of Atlanta. Pittsburgh Yards aims to spur a more equitable distribution of income, wealth, jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities for residents.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in equivalent postsecondary credentials in community and economic development, real estate development and/or management, or a related field.
- A minimum of five years of work experience in real estate development, preferably including commercial development experience and/or demonstrated experience in place-based community work.
- Experience working with diverse partners, including government leaders, service providers, anchor institutions, nonprofits, persons with lived experience and other institutional partners.
- Experience with community development programs and/or capacity building for entrepreneurs.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or Project Management Professional (PMP®) preferred.
- Familiarity with the unique challenges inherent in place-based philanthropy is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the development and implementation of neighborhood transformation strategies, small business programming for Pittsburgh Yards and capacity building in metro Atlanta.
- Collaborating with colleagues, grantees and partners to advance policies and practices that aim to create thriving neighborhoods through affordable housing, community safety and neighborhood capacity building.
- Reporting on results and presenting the work of key initiatives and grantees.
- Identifying areas in need of capacity building and innovation.
- Supporting small business programming for Pittsburgh Yards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
