Assistant Director

Clifton Heights Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (CHCURC)

CHCURC Mission & Vision

The Clifton Heights Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (CHCURC) is a non-profit Community Development Corporation (CDC) working to improve the business district and neighborhood of Clifton Heights. Our primary focus has been on revitalizing the Clifton Heights business district. As we look to grow our capacity and expand our reach, we are currently pursuing more opportunities throughout the CUF (Clifton Heights, University Heights, Fairview) neighborhood. We are constantly looking at ways to make our part of Cincinnati safer, vibrant, and more welcoming.

Assistant Director Role

CHCURC is a small organization with few employees. As such, the Assistant Director must be someone who is comfortable with and energized by new challenges and a diverse set of responsibilities. The Assistant Director will work directly with and support the Director on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance working relationships with the many area stakeholders.
Monitor the business district’s needs and look for ways to improve its appearance and function.
Oversee all aspects of CHCURC’s nascent neighborhood housing program including acquisition, predevelopment, financing, construction, and disposition.
Make presentations to the CHCURC Board of Trustees, community stakeholders, and various governmental entities as necessary.
Additional responsibilities may be added to the position based on the applicant’s skillsets and interests.

Qualifications

At minimum, the candidate must have the following qualifications:

Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Powerpoint as well as basic internet functions such as email and Google.
Must possess solid time management skills and the ability to work independently.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to safely visit construction sites / hard hat areas, including walking and maneuvering uncompleted floor surfaces, among construction materials and debris, and climbing stairs and ladders.

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, the following skills will be considered as the hiring committee reviews resumes and conducts interviews:

Proficiency in Photoshop, WordPress or similar programs.
Proficiency in accounting software such as Quickbooks.
Experience managing social media accounts for business.
Experience in construction management.
Knowledge of, and experience with, various developers, contractors, financial institutions, and government officials in the City of Cincinnati.
Ability to read and understand a project proforma and financial statements.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in either accounting, architecture, planning, real estate or similar field is strongly encouraged. Extensive experience and training may substitute for education requirements.

Compensation

Salaries will be offered based on experience and roles ultimately hired to oversee. Compensation packages will be competitive with the local community development industry.

To Apply

Applicants should send a resume via email with a cover letter. The cover letter should outline why the applicant is interested in this position, their qualifications, and their salary expectations. The resume and cover letter can be sent to matt.bourgeois@chcurc.org with the subject line “CHCURC Job Opportunity”. Hard copies may be mailed to CHCURC 2510 Ohio Ave, Suite C Cincinnati, OH 45219.

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