Community Development Manager - Economic Development & Community Investment

11K Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas • San Antonio, TX

384d

About The Position

The Community Development Manager at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas will lead a cross-functional team focused on advancing economic mobility and resilience for low- and moderate-income communities. This role involves overseeing initiatives that address economic challenges, fostering partnerships, and ensuring the delivery of impactful programs and research outputs. The manager will play a key role in shaping strategies that align with the broader goals of the Community Engagement and Development department, while also collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance community development efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Urban and Regional Planning, Community Development, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in community/economic development or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to set strategy, vision, and goals, and to drive team accountability and results.
• Experience developing and leading place-based economic development or social impact initiatives.
• Knowledge of social and economic factors impacting community development.
• Specific issue area experience in Economic Development, Digital Inclusion, Neighborhood Revitalization, Small Business Development, or Community Development Finance.
• Experience in managing and developing people and nurturing high-performing teams.
• Substantive knowledge of community and economic development landscape and salient issues in the Eleventh District.
• Strong networking skills and relationships within business, non-profit, public policy, and philanthropic sectors.
• Demonstrated track record of effective oral, written, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a collaborative and consensus-driven decision-making environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive portfolio of initiatives and outreach that promotes economic resilience and mobility for low- and moderate-income communities.
• Lead program management for the Digital Inclusion initiative and other efforts to develop critical infrastructure in underserved markets.
• Oversee and provide strategic guidance to programs in economic development and community investment.
• Ensure the creation of valuable programs and products that inform community development policy positions through outreach and research.
• Contribute to the synthesis of issues facing low- and moderate-income communities and understand the implications of relevant policies.
• Strengthen the department's reputation for objectivity, quality, and relevance nationally and regionally.
• Set motivating stretch-objectives for staff and ensure implementation of strategic goals and objectives.
• Attract, develop, and retain a high-caliber professional staff with diverse capabilities.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
• Create an environment that rewards innovative ideas that advance the Bank's goals and community development function.
• Oversee District-wide external outreach and engagement initiatives.
• Develop and advance the Reserve Bank's engagement strategy to foster partnerships that enhance economic mobility and resilience.
• Build and strengthen relationships with diverse stakeholders and coordinate outreach activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401K match and a fully funded pension plan
• Paid vacation, holidays, and volunteer hours
• Flexible work environment
• Generously subsidized public transportation and free parking
• Annual tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs, training, and conferences

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree