All: Due to the exciting appointment of David Fey as Mayor Rybak's Deputy Mayor, Seward Redesign is now in the market for a new Executive Director. Please share the following position accouncement with any and all interested and qualified parties. Applications are due next Thursday, January 10th. Keep reading for more details!
Thanks, Cara Letofsky Seward and Vice-Chair of Seward Redesign Position Opening: Executive Director Seward Redesign Inc. Seward Redesign is seeking an Executive Director to lead and manage our housing and economic development activities, and to work with the Board of Directors to set direction for the organization. The Executive Director reports to the President of the Board and works closely with the Executive Committee. The Executive Director supervises five staff people and is responsible for the operation of the organization. Seward Redesign is a nonprofit community development corporation that envisions a vibrant, diverse, mixed-income community where all people have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Our mission is to plan, advocate, implement, and preserve development that, responding to community needs, creates living-wage jobs, affordable life-cycle housing, and quality goods and services. Seward Redesign's current programs include community-based development planning; housing development and asset management; commercial-industrial real estate development and property management; and business development services, including technical assistance, loan consultation and entrepreneurial training. Position Description: The Executive Director is responsible for leadership, in conjunction with the Board of Directors and management of all aspects of the organization. The Executive Director, with respect to fulfillment of the established priorities of the Board, shall take actions that carry out the directives of the Board, fulfill its priorities, and demonstrate overall administration of Redesign. The Executive Director will monitor all activities of Redesign and periodically report to the Board. The Executive Director is evaluated annually by the Executive Committee, with input from the full Board of Directors. Duties: . Board Support: Ensure informed, timely policy decision-making by the Board. . Strategic Planning: Develop both short- and long-range goals and work plans. . Program & Project Development: Design, implement and evaluate projects and programs that address the mission of the organization, build credible and effective results, and ensure continued funding and support. . Financial Management: Develop and monitor organization and project budgets and ensure and monitor accounting systems, including annual audit, to provide sound fiscal management of organization, projects and programs. . Fund Raising: Develop and maintain contact with existing and potential foundation and corporate funders, government agencies and clients to develop and maintain financial support for the organization and its projects and programs. . Staff Management: Hire and supervise all personnel, provide resources, direct and support staff to conduct activities, and monitor performance. . Community Relations: Create and maintain community relations appropriate to the fulfillment of Redesign's priorities and objectives. Maintain a strong working relationship with the Seward Neighborhood Group. . Government Relations: Develop and maintain strong relationships with local, state and federal government officials and staff. . Development Advocacy: Maintain Redesign's role as a leader in issues relating to community-based development. Professional Qualifications: . Working knowledge of community development corporations, of current developments in the field, and of local, regional and national resources . Ability to make sound judgments about development, implementation, management, and financial soundness of real estate development projects . Strong real estate development analysis & negotiation skills . Executive management and fund-raising experience . Ability to evaluate, select and oversee the work of consultants . Ability to work effectively with the leaders and staff of neighborhood groups and partner organizations including businesses, banks, foundations and government . Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills . Familiarity with urban planning and design principles and processes . Bachelors degree; some specific development-specific training is a plus Application Process: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to: Search Committee Seward Redesign 2412 E. Franklin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55406 The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications effective January 10, but the position will remain open until filled. Additional information, including our current strategic plan, is available on the Internet at www.sewardredesign.org. Seward Redesign is an equal opportunity employer. _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
