Community Development Specialist

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

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Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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