Director, Community, WRO
The Urban Land Institute
Los Angeles, CA
The Urban Land Institute is searching for a high quality Director, Community Outreach, for its new West Region Office. The incumbent must have strong internal consultative skills.
We offer very competitive benefits and matching 401(k). Please send your resume and letter of interest to jobs@uli.org. ULI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with ULI district council leadership and staff in the Western Region to adopt and adapt community outreach program models like Reality Check, Urban Marketplace, Inner City Advisors, and Smart Growth Alliances, which are underway in other District Councils.
Develop and implement community outreach program models in workforce/affordable housing and sustainable development.
Work on tasks to support projects funded through Foundation grants.
Develop and implement strategies and products to transfer ideas and experiences among district councils, including writing guides, case studies and articles; organizing seminars and forums; and developing web-based communication tools.
Develop and implement strategies, which link local district council outreach activities with ULI's national and global priorities and programs.
Staff ULI Advisory Services panels.
REQUIREMENTS:
Masters degree in urban planning, public administration, real estate or a related field.
Seven years experience doing comparable work with increasing responsibilities in related fields.
Knowledge of and experience in affordable housing, state and local land use policy, smart growth, urban and community development and public/private partnerships, sustainable development.
Experience providing technical assistance and outreach to state and local organizations, developing outreach programs to support local housing, urban development, and sustainable development and land use policy programs.
Experience in working in membership organizations.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others.
Strong written and oral communication skills. Must be able to act as an internal consultant.
Ability to manage several projects at once.
Facilitation skills a plus.
