Revere Works

Background

The City of Revere and its Revere on the Move (ROTM) program, Women Encouraging Empowerment (WEE), and The Neighborhood Developers plan to utilize themes of healthy eating and active living for a place-based cluster project with four interconnected project elements, all which improve, utilize and/or activate public spaces within the Revere TDI District in support of a more creative and engaged community. This work is conducted in support of our vision for the Shirley Avenue neighborhood: a strong, healthy, and attractive neighborhood that is welcoming to families and residents of all ages and cultural backgrounds with a vibrant business district, mercados, open spaces, accessible housing, and economic opportunities for residents and businesses. This will lead to increased partnership growth among our partners and constituents, and an even more culturally rich community that is reflective of those residents living there.

The activities will support the creative economy and bring the public together. They will also retain and generate foot traffic into the district, and capitalize on visitors to the beach and users of the BlueBikes system (there are two BlueBike stations in the immediate area). Our cluster project consists of the following four individual projects:

(1) “Creative Arts at the Mobile Farmer’s Market” that will make use of Sandler Square and/or the Shirley Avenue municipal lot (located on the commercial corridor), which will generate awareness and a platform for events and encourage the participation of food trucks and/or other prepared or fresh produce food sales.

(2) Healthy and Active Living: Culinary Arts and Zumba. This is a two-fold project consisting of (A) Cooking demonstrations that utilize fresh produce from the mobile market, and (B) Zumba classes taught by local community members. Both the culinary classes and the Zumba classes will foster local entrepreneurs

(3) Enhance an Open Space: Fitzhenry Square, which is located a short distance from Sandler Square. This will be facilitated by TND with its Revere Community Committee leading community envisioning for space and use-of-space improvements..

(4) The Shirley Avenue Cultural Festival, an annual event that will expand in 2022 to bring all of the partners together to showcase themes of healthy living and healthy eating.

Scope of Work

The consultant will attend weekly planning meetings, follow up on next steps from planning meetings and report back to the project’s leadership team. Through the planning and promotion of these events, the consultant will support a network of engaged and empowered residents and businesses in Revere. One of the goals of the consultant will be to strengthen the leadership and entrepreneur skills of residents so that they can be cultural agents and drivers of the neighborhood's growth and economic resilience. Another goal of this consultant will be to strategize about connecting the three projects to illustrate a holistic approach to healthy active living while building community.

The consultant is responsible for the execution of grant deliverables, recruiting and managing volunteers, collecting and recording data related to the grant, and pulling permits if needed. We expect the consulting services to continue January - September, include evening and weekend hours, and require some in-person work in Revere and some remote work as well.

Consulting services will be guided by The Neighborhood Developers and will be supervised by the project’s leadership team. The consultant will be compensated up to $11,000 and is responsible for ensuring (independently or collaboratively) the completion of the following project tasks on time and within budget:

Qualifications

Required:

College degree or relevant work history

At least 21 years of age

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Bi-lingual English-Spanish, English- Portuguese, English-Arabic or English-Khmer

Responsible, self-motivated, and able to carry out and prioritize multiple ongoing projects

Thrives in a fast-paced work environment

Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends

Strong work ethic, a good sense of humor, and a commitment to social justice

Desired:

Experience working in a diverse multicultural community

Relevant experience in community building and/or placekeeping/place affirming.

Proficiency in English and Spanish

To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter.
https://oppco.hiringthing.com/job/523088/community-event-coordinator-consultant

The hiring for this position is a collaboration among the leadership team. The Neighborhood Developers (TND), as fiscal agent for the project’s funding, will be responsible for managing consultant fees and project costs associated with the above activities. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Grants Manager plays a pivotal administrative role for Opportunity Communities (OppCo) and its members’ fundraising teams. The main duties of this full-time position include making sure that all philanthropic grants and contracts are executed, recorded, billed, and reported.

Opportunity Communities (OppCo) is a non-profit that is committed to building communities of opportunity. Our agency is a membership organization; our members are also non-profits that build affordable homes, and that manage programs that benefit families and neighborhoods. Currently OppCo has three members: The Neighborhood Developers (headquartered in Chelsea); the North Shore Community Development Coalition (headquartered in Salem); and Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation (headquartered in Roxbury).

At OppCo we value our employees and offer a flexible schedule that affords true work/life balance, as well as excellent health, wellness and 401K benefits. Our office model is based on open and collaborative working relationships between departments, clients and vendors, and we encourage every team member to utilize our internal and external training tools as a means of advancing knowledge in their field and growth within the organization.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Grant Management

When new funding awards are secured, ensure that the award is reviewed and approved in accordance with company guidelines.
Ensure that all awards are recorded and disbursed internally, and that all paperwork is complete.
Coordinate with finance, fundraising and program departments to complete timely submission of billing and program reports.
Maintain a schedule of staffing commitments by grants and service contracts; provide guidance to staff on how to complete their timesheets. Monitor progress through timesheet data tracking.
Prepare reports that allow staff to monitor grant spend down, and share information with team members.
Work with funders to revise contracts, when necessary.
Coordinate monthly team meetings where grant and contract activities are coordinated with Finance, Fundraising, program managers, and Executive Directors.
Maintain confidentiality of personnel and agency information.
Possesses a working knowledge of company policies and procedures.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
Excellent computer knowledge and knowledge of Excel spreadsheet creation and interpretation are required.
Demonstrated ability to show accuracy, timeliness and follow-up on tasks is required.
Proven ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple projects is required.
Able to read and interpret contract documents and effectively disseminate related information is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills preferred.
Ability to interact effectively and coordinate efforts with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders preferred.
Non-Essential Functions:

Attend monthly team and organization meetings.
Attend necessary trainings to assure up to date knowledge.
Provide database and administrative support to development teams.
Assist in the development of departmental procedures.
Other activities as requested.
Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Three to five years of fundraising, finance or administrative experience is required.

Knowledge of fundraising, finance and contract management software systems is preferred.

Experience coordinating cross-team work flows is preferred.

Understanding of community development programs, activities and mission is preferred.

Work Environment:

This position is hybrid allowing for work from home as well as in-office work in Salem and Chelsea as needed to complete the required duties.

Physical Requirements:

Requires being able to sit at a desk and use a computer for most of the day.
Ability to use typical office equipment in an office setting.
Ability to travel to member offices.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Apply: Please submit both a resume and cover letter

Opportunity Communities (OppCo) and its members, North Shore CDC, Nuestra Comunidad and The Neighborhood Developers are equal opportunity organizations. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Neighborhood Developers, Inc. (TND) (http://theneighborhooddevelopers.org/) creates vibrant neighborhoods where people from all walks of life can thrive. Focused on three cities that abut Boston to the north (Chelsea, Revere, and Everett), TND delivers the following integrated programs to build equity and opportunity for both people and place: 1) Real estate development to expand affordable housing inventory; 2) Resident Services so that tenants in TND’s properties remain stably housed and use the platform of an affordable home to accrue social, health, educational, and economic benefits; 3) Community building to elevate the voices of residents who have traditionally held less power, enabling them to shape the future of our communities and their own lives; and 4) Financial capabilities to increase the prosperity of community members. TND believes in both people- and place-based solutions to create thriving neighborhoods. Without an engaged citizenry, entrenched social and economic issues that impact community members in our target neighborhoods will remain.



The Real Estate Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of assigned real estate development projects. They will report to the Director of Real Estate sharing OppCo’s and TND’s high standards for community investment, and demonstrates an interest in testing new models and approaches with an emphasis on results. This hire will manage multiple priorities and assignments in a fast-paced environment. They should also have strong analytic and organizational skills, initiative, and persistence, and work well independently and as part of team.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

With direction and support from the Director of Real Estate:

Identify and research potential sites for acquisition; assist with securing site control.
Conduct project feasibility analysis and due diligence, and develop recommendations on business decisions for senior staff of agency and OppCo.
Assemble and manage development team, including design, construction and development consultants; negotiate contracts and coordinate development team throughout the development process.
Coordinate permitting with municipal officials, legal counsel and architects; manage community process with real estate and Community Engagement staff.
Identify funding and investment opportunities, and prepare financing applications and other materials required to secure commitments.
Coordinate closings and property acquisitions with funders/lenders and legal counsel.
Select and implement appropriate construction management approach on project-specific basis; manage and oversee the approach selected.
Monitor project progress including schedule and budget variances.
Prepare requisitions and reports required by funders, investors, and internal management.
Coordinate project marketing/occupancy in conjunction with property management staff.
Participate in cross-team work to implement the organization’s mission.
Additional project management activities as required.


Non-Essential Functions:

Assist in planning and developing processes, policies, and procedures that will improve real estate department’s overall performance.
Assist in planning the department’s annual and five-year strategic plans and other related organizational documents.
Attend networking events on behalf of OppCo and TND, and represent OppCo and TND at community and industry meetings.
Perform other tasks related to cross-team projects within TND.
Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in real estate project management, finance, or construction management preferred.
Master’s Degree in a relevant field preferred.
A combination of relevant professional experience and education may be considered.
Excellent written and verbal communications.
Strong analytic skills.
Quantitative skills, and interest in working with numbers and budgets; experience with federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits and other financing sources of affordable housing is strongly preferred.
Computing skills, including experience with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint; experience with GIS and Adobe Design desirable.
Ability to organize work, work independently, problem-solve, and be persistent is essential.
Demonstrated ability to manage productive relationships with development team members, public officials, funders and lenders, other staff, and the community.
Bilingual (English-Spanish preferred.) Proven experience building trusting relationships across race, ethnicity, class, and generation Prior personal or professional experience in agency’s geographic area is a valuable asset.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional nights.
Physical Requirements

Ability to navigate an active construction site safely.
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter

Opportunity Communities (OppCo) provides all administrative and operational infrastructure for OppCo and its Network Members. OppCo and members Nuestra Comunidad, North Shore CDC and The Neighborhood Developers, are equal opportunity organizations. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Why Work for North Shore CDC?

North Shore Community Development Coalition (NSCDC) is a regional, nonprofit organization committed to investing in neighborhoods to create thriving communities. We envision a North Shore where every neighborhood is one of choice and opportunity. Our neighborhood revitalization model focuses on projects that have lasting benefits for entire neighborhoods with need-based programs that build future city leaders and self-sufficient residents. Our diverse staff are passionate and committed to helping our communities thrive and grow. We offer extremely competitive benefits including funding for professional development, generous paid time-off, company provided week off in the Winter and Summer and more. We offer paid training for required training certifications. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. For more information visit our website www.northshorecdc.org or visit us on social media @northshorecdc.

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate, community oriented person who is enthusiastic about working with Young Adults in the community ages 18-24. The Young Adult Housing Specialist (YAHS) will provide outreach and direct extensive coaching and support services to Young Adults on the North Shore who are currently experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. The YAHS will provide innovative programming that is responsive to the needs of Unaccompanied Homeless Young Adults and support them with any challenges they may be facing to help them become self-sufficient and reach success.

This position is a part-time, hourly position. Flexible work schedule available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Services Support Services

Lead extensive outreach efforts and connect with Young Adults who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless

Conduct intake assessments to evaluate the needs of Young Adults to establish a plan for support service coordination

Develop individualized housing plans for each Young Adult and connect to service providers, social supports and family as needed

Provide comprehensive follow up and stability services which will lead to immediate temporary housing and planning for permanent long term housing and stability

Manage and establish referrals to external service providers (ie mental health, employment, domestic violence, employment, etc.)

Provide or identify emergency shelter services or alternative shelter plans with youth experiencing a housing crisis and coordinate placements with local shelters

Administration - Data and Record Keeping, and Training

Write and track written progress notes on all cases

Collect Intake and program eligibility documentation

Prepare for and participate in weekly case conferences

Assist with performing reviews on participants’ trends and follow up with resolution as part of case coordination

Track demographics, outcomes and services for all clients

Complete reports on programmatic goals/outcomes

Other Duties:

Identify and build new relationships with community organizations, state and federal agencies, and businesses to foster new opportunities for the program

Attend workshops, trainings, staff meetings and community events

Perform all other tasks as deemed necessary at the direction of supervisor

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

High School Diploma, GED or HISET Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Minimum of two years counseling, recreational therapy, or crisis intervention with high risk opportunity youth and young adults

Please note that the ideal candidate must also have daily access to an automobile and a valid MA State Driver’s License

Specific Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills

Have a youth first lens using strengths based practice methods with a keen understanding of the needs of vulnerable and marginalized Young Adults

Ability to lead, and navigate emergency and crisis response efforts are essential to this position

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter
https://oppco.hiringthing.com/job/519713/young-adult-housing-specialist-part-time

Opportunity Communities (OppCo) provides human resources for TND. OppCo and its members, North Shore CDC, Nuestra Comunidad and TND are equal opportunity organizations. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This is a program of North Shore Community Development Coalition and North Shore Housing Action Group (NSHAG) with grant funding provided by Lynn Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development

Why Work at North Shore CDC?

North Shore Community Development Coalition (NSCDC) is a regional, nonprofit community development organization committed to investing in neighborhoods to create thriving communities. We envision a North Shore where every neighborhood is one of choice and opportunity. Our neighborhood revitalization model focuses on projects that have lasting benefits for entire neighborhoods with need-based programs that build future city leaders and self-sufficient residents. Our diverse staff are passionate and committed to helping our communities thrive and grow. We offer extremely competitive benefits including funding for professional development, as well as a full suite of healthcare benefits, generous paid time-off, flexible work hours hybrid in-office and at-home work flexibility and more.

NSCDC & the Arts

NSCDC began using the arts as an engagement strategy in 2012-2013 in the development of the award-winning Point Neighborhood Vision & Action Plan, a neighborhood revitalization strategy developed by a partnership of NSCDC, the Point Neighborhood Association & the City of Salem which sought to improve the quality of life in Salem’s Point neighborhood. After impressive levels of engagement, NSCDC continued to experiment with the use of arts & in 2017 launched Punto Urban Art Museum (PUAM), a public art collection which has grown into a nationally recognized initiative.

PUAM was founded to break down the socio-economic barriers between the Point & the rest of Salem & the North Shore region by addressing long-held stigma rooted in racism, classism and xenophobia. A collection of 75+ murals within a 3-block radius, PUAM is designed to capture the vibrant neighborhood spirit in the Point and serve as a point of pride for neighborhood residents and business owners. It also serves as an invitation to people not from the Point to visit. Public art is the hook, but visitors to PUAM learn about the history of the Point and, NSCDC hopes, gain a deeper understanding of the experience of people living in the Point in the past, present and future. It continues to be both a remarkable collection of public art, as well as a platform for people to engage in a meaningful, authentic way with issues of race, equity and inclusion.

The Future of PUAM

Since founding PUAM in 2017, NSCDC continues to advance an annual line-up of visual, performing & experiential art programming. NSCDC completed an Arts Strategy in early 2020 which defined the program’s priorities & laid the groundwork for programmatic growth and sustainability. The core programmatic focuses for the next era of PUAM are:

Continue to produce culturally-relevant, resident-centric public art designed to beautify public spaces within the Point neighborhood in Salem and elsewhere as the opportunity arises; and

Advance PUAM’s efforts to address stigma by offering educational tours and workshops to schools, civic groups, corporate groups, etc.. Educational tour curriculum is designed to authentically convey the cultural, economic & social identity of the Point & offer an opportunity to build empathy & understanding, reducing stigma over time.

As an affordable housing developer, NSCDC has incorporated an arts strategy into each of its current affordable housing projects. As a result, NSCDC will be opening a series of exciting new program spaces over the next five years which will provide platforms for the Punto Urban Art Museum team to foster programs and partnerships aligned with these two core programmatic focuses. Filling the newly-minted Director position is a critical next step not only in maintaining existing programming, but in preparing program for these new spaces.

About the Role

The Director of Punto Urban Art Museum (“Director”) is an exciting new position at NSCDC who will have primary ownership over the organization’s work in the arts, in collaboration with a diverse team of allies & partners in other roles within the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director will have a keen attention to detail, the ability to delegate effectively, substantive experience in the arts and/or community development, and will have solid organizational, problem-solving, and clear decision-making skills.

Deep commitment to NSCDC’s mission & an understanding & commitment to the community development movement.
Demonstrated experience in arts administration and/or other relevant program management within the non-profit or arts sectors.
Demonstrated experience creating and managing budgets.
Demonstrated experience engaging with economically & racially diverse communities.
Become the staff lead for NSCDC’s work in the arts.
Manage and collaborate with other arts staff, interns and volunteers in the execution of the team’s annual work plan.
Serve as the primary internal point of contact for NSCDC’s other programs who are interested in collaborating.
Cultivate & manage arts-based and education-based partnerships with local and regional partners on behalf of NSCDC.
Lead the PUAM team and assume responsibility for its core focuses: public art & education.
Building out the social justice community education & tour program.
Desired Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in arts administration, non-profit program management or other relevant experience within the field.
Experience managing staff.
Direct experience working in communities with immigrant populations.
Language competency in English and Spanish
Exposure to fundraising, either through grant management, donor engagement or other relevant activities.
To Apply:
Submit a resume and cover letter
https://oppco.hiringthing.com/job/515336/director-of-punto-urban-art-museum

North Shore CDC is a member of Opportunity Communities (OppCo), a non-profit membership organization. OppCo provides human resources for NSCDC. OppCo and its member CDC’s, North Shore CDC, Nuestra Comunidad CDC and The Neighborhood Developers are equal opportunity organizations. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.