Old Algiers Main Street Corporation

Job Description

#EquityRising Project Manager

The Old Algiers Main Street Corporation is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of historic Old Algiers. The organization offers a part-time contract position for a PROGRAM MANAGER who will manage the #EquityRising program, which provides equitable workforce training opportunities to residents 16-40 years-old in the McDonogh, Whitney and Algiers Point neighborhoods. The #EquityRising program also includes affordable housing initiatives and small business development and support.

This is primarily an economic development position; however, understanding of the building blocks of economic development is key. Administrative and organizational tasks are also required.

Duties include:

· Works collaboratively with Executive Director and Board of Directors to determine strategies and programming goals related to business and workforce development for Old Algiers

· Develops partnerships to work collaboratively with other active groups in Old Algiers community for business ecosystem development 

· Recruits for and manages workforce development programs for trainees in healthcare and film industries and potentially other training programs 

· Manages Affordable Housing Task Force including development of database of potential developers and available properties for development

· Maintains up to date online directory of businesses in the Old Algiers community and interacts with businesses and potential businesses in Old Algiers

· Actively solicits input from community and membership base to design and implement community benefit programs and small business promotions

· Researches and writes proposals and other documents

· Manages social media placement

· Conducts administrative tasks related to the performance of the job

Minimum Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in community development, preservation, or other relevant professional activity OR

·       High school diploma and five years of experience in community development, preservation or other relevant professional activity[LG1]  in the past 10 years

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills

·       Experience in Word and Excel

·       Knowledge of current federal, state and city policies and programs that support community development; e.g., housing, transportation, historic preservation, job training and small business development

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter along with three references to oldalgiersmanager@gmail.com no later than August 6, 2024.

 [LG1]Over the past 10 years