Community Development Specialist

Description:

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Neighborhood Development Coordination

• Under the direction of the WUMC Executive Director and other institutional representatives:
  • Work with neighborhood resource providers, institutional representatives and other stakeholders to evaluate, develop and implement neighborhood improvement programming throughout the targeted neighborhoods.
  • Serve as project coordinator for WUMC funding initiatives addressing community improvement and neighborhood change.
  • Serve as project administrator for the Washington University and BJC Employer Assisted Housing program (Live Near Your Work).
  • Serve as project coordinator for WUMC neighborhood security initiatives within our service areas
  • Prepare appropriate periodic reports and presentations.

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, volunteers 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.
  • Assist with the administration and execution of the WUMC Holiday Outreach Program.