Broad Community Connections

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‍ABOUT BROAD COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Broad Community Connections (BCC) is an economic community development organization devoted to building community power by investing in the health of small businesses and the residential and cultural development of Broad Street neighborhoods. Established in 2008, BCC aims to create a future where New Orleanians of all backgrounds can build power, wealth, and health and lead fulfilling lives, regardless of their economic standing. We design programs and solutions that target these intersections and center community voices to build power block by block.

The mission of BCC is to catalyze revitalization along New Orleans’ Broad Street, to center the values of residents in decision-making, and to build community power and wealth.

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ABOUT THE POSITION

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Programs & Initiatives (DPI) is a new role in the organization that will plan, manage, implement, and evaluate community-driven equitable development programs, projects and initiatives across the Broad Street neighborhoods of New Orleans. The right candidate will be instrumental in a community economic development organization dedicated to building stakeholder power on a block-by-block basis. We are looking for someone with 5-to-7 years of experience demonstrating extensive managerial experience, technical skills, strategic thinking, and a commitment to transformative justice.

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As a new role at BCC, the DPI will be an adaptive problem solver responsible for oversight and the co-development of BCC’s flagship programming, anchored by our three strategic approaches: 1) Community Organizing, 2) Catalytic Investment & Development, and 3) Narrative Change. The DPI will have extensive experience in project management, community organizing, developing teams (staff, contractors, interns, and volunteers), and a deep commitment to community economic development. Examples of active projects include delivering program support to Broad Street and Bayou Road Business Associations, executing economic development projects promoting community ownership & stewardship and designing data storytelling efforts to highlight opportunities and challenges facing Broad Street neighborhoods. They will partner closely with the Executive Director and Director of Operations to shape ambitious goals and translate those into high-impact, innovative, and collaborative programs, projects and initiatives advancing our mission. The Director of Programs & Initiatives leads these endeavors from ideation, implementation, monitoring, and their successful conclusion.

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This is an excellent opportunity for someone that:

Is passionate about the revitalization and continued upward mobility of the Broad Street neighborhoods in New Orleans
Is a strategic thought partner experienced in program development, monitoring and evaluating
Enjoys building relationships and working with local business and community-based organizations for community development
Desires managing complex projects and seeing a project through from idea to implementation
Has the ability to think of and see transformation and impact incrementally, in the short term and through the long term
Is a lifelong learner

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program & Special Project Management

Lead the planning, design, development, and management of programs and activities (including small business capacity-building initiatives, data gathering & analysis efforts, and community engagement events) with direction from the Executive Director.
Prepare reports, summaries, presentations, and other work products for dissemination to the organization’s leadership, staff, stakeholders, and external partners, including funders
Manage complex project teams made up of BCC staff, consultants and contractors, and volunteers to regularly connect projects and programs to BCC’s larger mission and vision;
Develop strong working relationships with local businesses, community-based organizations, cultural institutions, government agencies, and other relevant businesses.
Effectively prioritize, delegate, execute, and track tasks across multiple projects, adhering to rigorous timelines and program budgets;
Center inclusive community engagement in every project and look for opportunities for innovation;
Draw from research on innovative community economic development best practices and multiple data-driven sources to inform program and special project direction.
Serve as a subject matter expert of community economic development and ambassador of the organization to government, nonprofit, and private sector partners

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Leadership, Organizational Development and Fund Development

Build a strong internal team through organizing and facilitating trainings, workshops coaching, and supervising team members (including interns and/or fellows where necessary); vet and supervise contractors and volunteers
Identify capacity gaps and develop recommendations for strengthening the organization to advance its mission and vision; forecast staffing needs and develop an action plan to prevent staff shortages across programs.
Identify funding sources to support the organization’s general operations, programs, and special projects with the Executive Director to develop and implement its resource development strategy.
Work with staff and contractors as necessary to apply for and manage grants; write concept papers and support grant submissions as needed.
Oversee reporting to funders as required

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Measurement, Evaluation, and Learning

Oversee the development of progress and impact measures and a measurement system for tracking these measures across programs and special projects to inform learning and continuous improvement.
Identify opportunities to use data to support decision-making and ensure data is collected, integrated, and communicated effectively across stakeholders.
Provide regular reports on progress against goals and indicators.

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DESIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

We seek candidates who take a creative approach to their work, are proactive, results-oriented, and are experts at managing multiple projects from start to completion. In addition to having highly developed technical, project management, and relationship-building skills, the ideal candidate will have the following:

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Background in relevant field (Social Work, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Community Organizing, Nonprofit Management, Financial Services (Small Business Support/Community Development Financial Institutions)) and demonstrated commitment to community economic development
Experience project-managing complex initiatives from design to their completion
5-to-7 years of full-time work experience with increasing levels of responsibility
Ability to work in a team environment; knowledge of principles of management, leadership, conflict resolution, negotiation and motivation.
Excellent public speaking, written communication, and training skills
Community engagement and/or facilitation experience
Experience building project teams and managing direct reports
Experience working with marginalized communities
Experience scoping and managing contracts
Proficiency with the programs we use – Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, & Slides) and Airtable;
Ability to occasionally work during weekends (on special occasions)
Experience and knowledge working with stakeholders in New Orleans is a plus
Fluency in a language other than English is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in urban studies, public administration, sociology, or a related field
Valid driver’s license
Access to reliable , insured transportation is required for local work-related travel.

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The salary range for this role is $70k-$80k depending on experience. Benefits include an employer contribution to your selected medical, dental, vision plan, paid time off, holidays, and a 401k

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HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to send a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to: jobs@broadcommunityconnections.org with the subject line: Director of Programs & Initiatives. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

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HIRING PROCESS & TIMELINE:

We anticipate the following hiring process and timeline:

Resumes will be accepted on a rolling deadline through the first week of January 2025
All applicants will be added to an internal applicant tracker for review by the hiring team with weekly review
Applicants selected for the initial phone interview will be contacted by a hiring team member
Applicants successfully completing the phone interviews will advance to an in-person interview. A writing sample will be required at this phase of the hiring process
Applicants successfully completing the in-person interview will advance to final round
Final applicants will be asked to complete a performance task that will be reviewed by the hiring team
Employment references and a background check is required for final applicants
Target Start Date: February – March 2025

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Broad Community Connections (BCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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