"Community Development Specialist - WashU Medical Center Business Operations"

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Responsibilities include overall implementation of community development strategies.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

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.

WUMC Real Estate Coordination: 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

WUMC Office Team Duties: 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.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• 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

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Grade

G10

Salary Range

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually