DETROIT SHOREWAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION is now hiring for 3 positions in housing and economic development. Summary below and link to full job descriptions here.  

1.     ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

REPORTS TO:   Managing Director, Detroit Shoreway Neighborhood

SUMMARY OF POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Economic Development Director will be responsible for the overall economic development, coordination and implementation of commercial/retail district revitalization for Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization (DSCDO). These responsibilities include recruiting and providing technical assistance to businesses, coordinating public improvements and governmental approvals in the commercial district, managing the Gordon Square Special Improvement District (GSAD-CIC) and support for marketing and special events. Bachelor's degree is required.

COMPENSATION - Annual salary $40,000 to $50,000 commensurate with experience.

2.     REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

REPORTS TO:  Director of Real Estate Development

SUMMARY OF POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Real Estate Development Coordinator will provide research and assist housing development staff in the acquisition, financing and development of housing projects. The position will focus primarily on multi-family tax credit projects, but will also work on mixed-use and single-family projects. Success within the position will depend on the ability to develop partnerships with property owners, developers, lenders, third party providers, city and finance agency staff and residents.  Ability to work on several projects simultaneously while providing administrative support to housing development staff is essential. Bachelor’s degree is required.

COMPENSATION - Annual salary of $30,000 to $ 40,000 commensurate with experience

3.     SINGLE FAMILY PROJECT MANAGER

REPORTS TO:   Housing Director

SUMMARY OF POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Single Family Project Manager is responsible for coordinating the redevelopment of vacant and abandoned housing and the development of new housing in the Detroit Shoreway service area.  Success of the program will depend on working with financial institutions and private sector and non-profit developers to rehabilitate vacant properties while also demolishing blighted properties to assemble land for future development.Bachelor’s degree is required.

COMPENSATION - Annual salary $30,000 - $40,000 commensurate with experience

Please forward to any interested and qualified candidates. Please have all applicants interested SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

ATTN:      Laura Sanchez   

Via e-mail:                   lsanchez@dscdo.org   

Resumes due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20^th, 2015