About the position
The Andrew P. Stewart Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual for the position of Director of Community Development. This full-time role is pivotal in overseeing and managing the community development initiatives in collaboration with the neighborhood association and the Gideons Housing Task Force (GHTF). The Andrew P. Stewart Center is a nonprofit organization located in southwest Atlanta, committed to empowering local residents to lead purposeful lives and reach their full potential. The organization focuses on fostering strong communities through educational enrichment, wellness resources, and housing solutions, directing its resources in partnership with Pittsburgh residents to transform the neighborhood into a beacon of hope and opportunity. As the backbone organization for the GHTF, the Center plays a crucial role in ensuring that low to moderate-income families with children in the Gideons enrollment zone have access to essential resources that promote thriving families, neighborhood sustainability, and stewardship. The Director of Community Development will be responsible for managing the continued development of the GHTF, overseeing projects, strategies, and performance measures, and advancing neighborhood initiatives in partnership with community members. This includes leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of community programs aligned with established goals and objectives, such as hosting the annual Housing and Resource Fair, facilitating community resource connections, conducting community listening sessions, and supervising financial education programs. The ideal candidate for this role is a resilient, collaborative, and results-oriented individual who excels at building relationships and managing complex projects in an urban environment. They should possess prior knowledge and experience in community development, particularly in facilitating cross-sector partnerships or coalitions. Success in this role will require strong project management skills, effective communication abilities, collaborative leadership, program development and implementation expertise, and a commitment to relationship-building with community members and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Manage the continued development of the Gideons Housing Task Force.
- Oversee Gideons Housing Task Force projects, strategies, and performance measures.
- Advance neighborhood initiatives and projects in partnership with community members.
- Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of community programs aligned with established goals/objectives.
- Host the annual Housing and Resource Fair and facilitate community resource connections.
- Conduct community listening sessions and supervise financial education programs.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community members, stakeholders, and partners.
- Support the integration of programming into the Stewart Center's holistic service model.
Requirements
- Experience in community development and managing complex projects.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to juggle multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on clear and compassionate communication.
- Experience in program development and implementation, with a track record of producing results aligned with program goals.
Nice-to-haves
- Track record of implementing successful program evaluation tools.
- Prior experience managing a budget and resources.
- Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Access to $2,400/year of Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) benefits
- 10 PTO days plus 19 paid holidays
