Strategic CRA Program Manager

City of North Miami Beach; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of North Miami Beach seeks a strategic CRA Manager to lead daily CRA administration, financial management, and redevelopment programming. You will coordinate budgets, grants, incentives, and contracts while guiding strategic initiatives and Board relations.

Under the Executive Director and Board direction, you will supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive extension planning through March 2028 and beyond. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of community redevelopment principles, economic development strategies, and municipal administration.
• Working knowledge of Florida laws governing community redevelopment agencies.
• Strong understanding of public budgeting, financial management, tax increment financing, and governmental accountability.
• Ability to analyze complex redevelopment, financial, legal, contractual, and policy matters.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into executable programs, projects, schedules, and performance measures.
• Strong project-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise, develop, and hold staff accountable for performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day CRA administration, finances, redevelopment programs and contracts.
• Coordinate budget preparation and reporting with the City.
• Supervise CRA personnel and liaison with stakeholders.
• Support Board agendas and Council relations.
• Manage extension planning for CRA continuation.

Skills

Community redevelopment knowledge

Municipal administration

Public budgeting and financial mgmt

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality handling

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, finance, economics, urban planning, real estate development, law, political science, or related field

Master's degree in public administration, business administration, urban planning, finance, economic development, or related field (preferred)

Job description

City of North Miami Beach seeks a strategic CRA Manager to lead daily CRA administration, financial management, and redevelopment programming. You will coordinate budgets, grants, incentives, and contracts while guiding strategic initiatives and Board relations.

Under the Executive Director and Board direction, you will supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive extension planning through March 2028 and beyond. Strong leadership and communication are essential.