Senior Associate, Atlanta Civic Site

Annie E Casey Foundation; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Annie E. Casey Foundation seeks a career-level professional to join its Atlanta Civic Site team, developing neighborhood transformation strategies and supporting small business programming for Pittsburgh Yards in Atlanta.

The role collaborates with partners to advance affordable housing and community safety, reports results, and identifies capacity-building needs. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years in real estate development or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in community/economic development or related field is required.
• Master’s degree or PMP® is preferred.
• Experience in real estate development and place-based community work is expected.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse partners and institutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement neighborhood transformation strategies.
• Support small business programming for Pittsburgh Yards and capacity building in metro Atlanta.
• Report results and present work of key initiatives and grantees.
• Identify areas needing capacity building and innovation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Community development knowledge

Place-based philanthropy familiarity

Real estate development experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in community/economic development or related field

Master’s degree or PMP® preferred

Job description

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is devoted to developing a brighter future for millions of children and young people with respect to their educational, economic, social and health outcomes. The Foundation’s work focuses on strengthening families, building stronger communities and ensuring access to opportunity, because children, youth and young adults need all three to succeed. Casey advances research and solutions to overcome the barriers to success, help communities demonstrate what works and influence decision makers to invest in strategies based on solid evidence.

At Casey, you will find a dynamic environment with staff of diverse backgrounds and perspectives who share a deep commitment to advancing the Foundation’s mission. Casey staff also have flexible schedules, including a hybrid work week, to support a healthy work-life balance.

The Foundation is seeking a career-level professional to join its Atlanta Civic Site team, assisting with the development and implementation of neighborhood transformation strategies, small business programming for Pittsburgh Yards and capacity building in metro Atlanta. This role collaborates with colleagues, grantees and partners to advance policies and practices that aim to create thriving neighborhoods through affordable housing, community safety and neighborhood capacity building; reports on results and presents the work of key initiatives and grantees; and identifies areas in need of capacity building and innovation. This role will also support small business programming for Pittsburgh Yards , a commercial redevelopment project on the south side of Atlanta. Pittsburgh Yards aims to spur a more equitable distribution of income, wealth, jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities for residents.

Qualified candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in equivalent postsecondary credentials in community and economic development, real estate development and/or management, or a related field; master’s degree or Project Management Professional (PMP®) preferred
• A minimum of five years of work experience in real estate development, preferably including commercial development experience and/or demonstrated experience in place-based community work; familiarity with the unique challenges inherent in place-based philanthropy is preferred
• Experience working with diverse partners, including government leaders, service providers, anchor institutions, nonprofits, persons with lived experience and other institutional partners.
• Experience with community development programs and/or capacity building for entrepreneurs.

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is devoted to developing a brighter future for millions of children and young people with respect to their educational, economic, social and health outcomes. The Foundation’s work focuses on strengthening families, building stronger communities and ensuring access to opportunity, because children, youth and young adults need all three to succeed. Casey advances research and solutions to overcome the barriers to success, help communities demonstrate what works and influence decision makers to invest in strategies based on solid evidence.

At Casey, you will find a dynamic environment with staff of diverse backgrounds and perspectives who share a deep commitment to advancing the Foundation’s mission. Casey staff also have flexible schedules, including a hybrid work week, to support a healthy work-life balance.

The Foundation is seeking a career-level professional to join its Atlanta Civic Site team, assisting with the development and implementation of neighborhood transformation strategies, small business programming for Pittsburgh Yards and capacity building in metro Atlanta. This role collaborates with colleagues, grantees and partners to advance policies and practices that aim to create thriving neighborhoods through affordable housing, community safety and neighborhood capacity building; reports on results and presents the work of key initiatives and grantees; and identifies areas in need of capacity building and innovation. This role will also support small business programming for Pittsburgh Yards , a commercial redevelopment project on the south side of Atlanta. Pittsburgh Yards aims to spur a more equitable distribution of income, wealth, jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities for residents.

Qualified candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in equivalent postsecondary credentials in community and economic development, real estate development and/or management, or a related field; master’s degree or Project Management Professional (PMP®) preferred
• A minimum of five years of work experience in real estate development, preferably including commercial development experience and/or demonstrated experience in place-based community work; familiarity with the unique challenges inherent in place-based philanthropy is preferred
• Experience working with diverse partners, including government leaders, service providers, anchor institutions, nonprofits, persons with lived experience and other institutional partners.
• Experience with community development programs and/or capacity building for entrepreneurs.