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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re seeking a Director of Economic Development to play a pivotal role in revitalizing the Riverside community and surrounding areas. In this exciting position, you’ll lead the charge on redevelopment projects, affordable housing initiatives, and workforce development, all while enhancing the local economy and expanding the tax base.
As the Director of Economic Development, you’ll be responsible for planning and implementing
key community development activities, including blight remediation, public facility improvements, and real estate projects. You’ll work closely with major employers, businesses, and local government to drive economic growth and position the City of Wilmington’s northeast corridor as a vibrant hub for living, working, and business.
As the Director of Economic Development, you’ll be responsible for planning and implementing
key community development activities, including blight remediation, public facility improvements, and real estate projects. You’ll work closely with major employers, businesses, and local government to drive economic growth and position the City of Wilmington’s northeast corridor as a vibrant hub for living, working, and business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Community Redevelopment & Planning: Lead efforts to implement the community redevelopment master plan, working with partners to conceptualize and manage public/private development strategies.
- Affordable Housing & Blight Remediation: Facilitate the development of affordable housing and remediate blighted areas to create equitable living conditions.
- Workforce Development: Oversee job training and placement programs while coordinating contracts that support workforce growth.
- Project Management: Manage projects from funding applications through construction and financing, ensuring successful execution.
- Compliance & Regulation: Ensure compliance with building, housing, and zoning codes, as well as federal and state funding requirements.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison with businesses, government agencies, and the community to cultivate partnerships and drive community growth.
COMPENSATION
This is an exempt salaried position with a range of $90,000 – $110,000 annually.
View full position details and how to apply!
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Justice
Nonprofit HR is committed to fostering and maintaining a work environment where equity, diversity, inclusion & justice (EDIJ) are fully integrated into everything we do for the benefit of our employees and the clients that we serve. To fully realize our goal, we prioritize our understanding of the complexities of DEI within our workforce to inform our approach to talent management. We believe that this guides how we do our work, advise our clients to operationalize EDIJ and position our content and educational opportunities to help strengthen the talent management capacity of the social impact sector. See the full statement.