Community Development Specialist - WashU Medical Center Business Operations

Scheduled Hours

40

Responsibilities include overall implementation of community development strategies.

Community and Economic Development Coordination:
Under the direction of the WUMC Executive Director and other institutional representatives.

• Work with commercial district stakeholders to enhance economic development activities in districts within the WUMC service area.
  • Develop and manage databases that will advance economic development initiatives within the commercial corridors.
  • Develop and initiate partnerships with commercial district leaders, business owners, landlords and civic officials that will enhance economic development opportunities within the districts.
  • Work with neighborhood stakeholders to increase economic development activity in targeted neighborhoods.
• Serve as project coordinator for WUMC funding initiatives addressing safety/security and community development needs.
• In partnership with fellow WUMC Community Development Specialist, develop and implement a community outreach program design to increase engagement of neighborhood stakeholders in the community development process.
• Prepare appropriate periodic reports and presentations.

Under the direction of the WUMC Executive Director and other institutional representatives.

• Manage the neighborhood real estate holding for WUMC and its affiliated corporations.
  • Develop and implement contracts for maintenance and repair
  • Coordinate and maintain property inventories and reports
  • Oversee insurance coverage and compliance

Under the direction of the WUMC Executive Director:

• Provide technical assistance to neighborhood groups and stakeholders as needed.
• Attend appropriate neighborhood meetings to maintain a positive relationship with neighborhood residents and stakeholders.
• Assist the WUMC Executive Director with special projects and tasks as assigned.
• Maintain appropriate records and documentation of projects and programs.
• Assist with the development and production of the WUMC Annual Report.

• This position is housed in an off-site neighborhood community center with substantial contact with the public
• The position requires some evening and weekend meetings

• Typically sitting at desk or table

• Office equipment

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Certifications / Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: Community Development (2 Years)
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

• Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Certifications / Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Skills:
  • Computer Literacy, Confidentiality, Cross-Departmental Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Detail-Oriented, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, Fast-Paced Environments, Interactive Communication, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Oral Communications, Professional Etiquette, Public Administration, Results-Oriented, Self Motivation, Social Work, Tactful, Time Management, Urban Planning, Working Independently, Workplace Diversity, Written Communication

G10

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually

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