Community Development Manager jobs in San Diego, CA

Position Summary: The Senior Program Manager, Economic Development works to conceive, identify, and secure funding for, and implement strategies to improve the economic self‐sufficiency of City Heights residents. They are responsible for day‐to‐day planning and operational management of activities and functions in the Economic Development program area, including: conceptualizing, developing, implementing and evaluating program delivery, procedures and standards; creating and monitoring program budgets; assisting his/her supervisor in determining program service levels and enhancements; interpreting and complying with all applicable regulations; identifying and developing funding opportunities; providing relevant advice and supervision to clerical, technical or professional staff, the public and other agencies. This position is responsible for direct supervision of the Economic Development team and budget. They report to and work closely with the Director of Economic Development & Business Improvement Operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Identify and secure funding to support Economic Development initiatives centered around five primary programs: business compliance assistance, community placemaking, business corridor enhancement, business development training, and workforce development.
• Conceive, plan, and oversee the implementation of Economic & Workforce Development
• Develop creative approaches to enhance and expand each Economic Development program area.
• Work with the Director to develop and implement strategies to integrate all program areas as economic development initiatives.
• Supervise and support the Program Manager in delivery of all services, documenting outcomes, and writing and submitting reports.
• Foster strong partnerships with various stakeholders, including partners, organizations, and officials, who share a focus on any of the Economic Development program areas. Track activities, maintain accurate records, create and manage program budgets, and ensure that all required reports are prepared accurately and submitted on time.
• Lead Economic Development team meetings and participate in Senior Management
• Collaborate with internal organizational teams to identify synergies and work together towards shared objectives.
• Manage organization contracts with the City of San Diego overseeing business corridor enhancement program as it relates to the operations of Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and Maintenance Assessment Districts (MADs).
• Build and facilitate a strong and representative community stakeholder team that will have the buy‐in, influence and network necessary to implement creative placemaking projects.
• Cast the vision for the importance of activating projects among potential partners, from all sectors: residents, businesses, micro‐enterprises, government, CBOs, BIDs, MADs, etc.
• Liaison with the City to garner support and permits for
• Conduct robust and empowering community engagement to understand the local appetite for projects and identify programming and design opportunities. Support the Director in facilitating the City Heights Economic Development Collaborative, develop workforce tools and materials for services, design of services and provide individualized job counseling services to local LMI residents who are job seekers from diverse and multicultural communities, and development of educational workshops/trainings.
• Gather labor market information as it relates to workforce development, talent demand, and skills requirements, translating data into meaningful insights to inform the creation of workforce development strategies, while also developing and managing a database of employers and/or industry representatives, maintaining regular communication through appropriate channels.
• Represent the organization in external meetings and act as a representative to a variety of public agencies, businesses, community groups and other nonprofit organizations; fosters collaborative working relationships with them to accomplish mutual goals and objectives.
• Provide for the selection, training, and professional development of subordinate staff and makes recommendations on hiring, termination, promotion, and discipline as needed.
• Perform complex administrative duties requiring oversight, attention to detail and analysis, including assisting the Director, Executive Director and Board in organizational development, strategic planning and financial
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Commitment to the mission of the organization
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field or commiserate experience required
• Minimum of two years’ management experience; preferably in the nonprofit field
• Demonstrated supervisory skills with ability to lead a team and achieve results
• Experience in budgeting, supervising programs, and program evaluation
• Demonstrated success in grant writing
• Experience managing economic development programs from conceptualization to measurable results
• Demonstrated experience and creative interest in small business development, walkability, arts & culture, creative placemaking and multi‐sector collaborations
• Excellent internal and external communication skills, including public speaking, presentation and business writing skills
• Demonstrated relationship‐building skills; possesses solid judgment, critical thinking skills, and a sense of teamwork and community
• High proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Preferable ‐ Ability to speak and write in a second language other than English (Spanish, Somali, Swahili, Arabic, Vietnamese, or other language)

Hours and Compensation  

• 40 hours per week, exempt
• Starting hourly wage: $75,000-$90,000 depending on experience. 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• 401K retirement plan with employer match 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays per year

Additional Benefits   

• Offices are closed every other Friday (9/8/80 schedule)
• Flexible and remote work schedule available 
• City Heights CDC is committed to the professional growth of all employees and provides training opportunities accordingly.

Work Environment/Culture 

• Family Friendly. CHCDC provides a family-friendly work environment making it possible for employees to more easily balance family and work, and to fulfill both their family and work obligations.
  • Family-friendly practices/policies: 
    • Every other Friday CHCDC offices are closed for an employee day off 
    • Flexible, remote work schedule available
    • Parental Leave – unpaid leave offered in accordance with the State of CA PFL (Paid Family Leave).
  • In compliance with City Heights CDC’s mandatory vaccination policy, all employees and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment.