Organization Description:
The Pitkin Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) has a mission to provide essential services to businesses and consumers within Brownsville, Brooklyn’s main retail shopping area. The BID provides services supplemental to those provided by New York City government, these services include economic development, urban planning, arts & culture education, small business promotion and advocacy. The BID provides street cleaning and beautification, public safety programs and streetscape improvements. The BID also serves as a point of contact between merchants, consumers, property owners and government. By strengthening the commercial district and building a robust shopping environment, the BID also serves the larger community of Brownsville, offering more choice to consumers, more vibrancy, more security and a greater quality of life overall.
Job Description:
The Avenue NYC Commercial Revitalization Program Manager will help the Pitkin Avenue Business Improvement District develop, design, and deliver commercial revitalization programs and services as part of the organization’s three-year Avenue NYC grant funded by the New York City Department of Small Businesses Services. Avenue NYC grants strengthen community-based development organizations (CBDOs) to carry out commercial revitalization programs in low- and moderate-income communities. The Program Manager will be responsible for leading a commercial district needs assessment process in the relevant commercial corridor(s) and spearheading a process to analyze the data collected through the needs assessment. Following the completion of the needs assessment process, she/he/they will work in partnership with the organization’s leadership to develop and implement various commercial revitalization projects that will address the needs identified by the assessment. The Program Manager will be part of a cohort of Avenue NYC grant-funded program managers dedicated to executing commercial revitalization programs in commercial districts across New York City.
The position is full-time and will report to the Executive Director. Applicants must be available to begin work by July 2, 2018. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Plan, develop, implement and evaluate commercial revitalization programs serving Brownsville, Brooklyn; including but not limited to merchant organizing and engagement, business support and retention, public space activation and management, and commercial district marketing and promotion;
- Assess neighborhood conditions and needs by gathering and analyzing commercial district data through a rigorous district needs assessment process;
- Develop communication materials for local businesses, residents, and other stakeholders highlighting events or relevant services and programs;
- Facilitate conversations with a wide range of stakeholders on a range of complex issues and projects that impact Pitkin, Rockaway and Belmont Avenues;
- Build community partnerships through in-person meetings and attendance at community events, including; special events, precinct council meetings, community board meetings;
- Liaise regularly with multiple City agencies including SBS, NYCHA, DOT, FDNY, NYPD, DSNY, and others to leverage resources and acquire the necessary support for projects and initiatives;
- Engage community stakeholders and partner organizations in designated commercial corridor efforts;
- Track and measure program metrics and impact;
- Participate in a series of cohort trainings and site visits focused on professional development and commercial revitalization best practices;
- Connect stakeholders to additional economic development resources offered by the City of New York
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will effectively demonstrate:
- Two or more years of experience with commercial revitalization, community nonprofits, community-based planning and organizing, and/or neighborhood development issues;
- Familiarity with Brownsville or a similar district;
- Commitment to engaging diverse constituents in low- and moderate-income communities; be interested in understanding the different perspectives and needs of diverse community stakeholders.
- Strong aptitude for interpreting data and data trends;
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with governmental agencies, elected officials, non-profit organizations and other community groups;
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and provide timely updates to supervisors;
- Ability to work with a high level of efficiency, accuracy and attention to detail;
- Flexible schedule with the ability to work some weekends and evenings, if needed;
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of community organizing, consensus and coalition building techniques and best practices;
- Experience with and knowledge of digital/social media marketing and campaigns;
Desired Qualifications:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of full-time experience in one or more of the following fields: urban planning, community organizing, public administration, project management; real estate
- An associate degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three years of full-time experience in one of the above fields;
- Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” or “2” above.
Compensation:
Hours will be 35-40 hours a week, salary and benefits based on experience and program budget.
How to Apply:
Submit the following documents to execdirector@pitkinavenue.nyc please submit all documents as PDFs and write “Commercial Revitalization Program Manager” in the subject line.
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Additional references (optional)
Application deadline: May 20, 2018
Pitkin Avenue Business Improvement District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.
