ReAL Edgemere CLT is hiring a CLT Manager

The ReAL Edgemere Community Land Trust (CLT) is a resident-led community organization in

the Edgemere neighborhood of the Rockaway peninsula. The CLT works to support the

revitalization of a marginalized community of color through the development of affordable housing and programming of land. The CLT will own, develop and manage land in order to create a just, equitable and resilient Edgemere, and will use grassroots methods to plan and develop housing, open-spaces, and amenities to cultivate economic, ecological, and cultural vibrancy.

The CLT is currently run on volunteer labor from a very dedicated Board that consists of seven

local community members and two technical advisors, and we are now looking to hire the

organization’s first staff member. We are looking for a person who loves a challenge, and who is

excited about the prospect of building a new organization dedicated to building a more just and

climate-resilient Edgemere.

Duties and Responsibilities:

● Work with the CLT board, development partners, community partners, and community

residents to implement CLT projects;

● Manage all fiscal and administrative activities of the CLT, and create organizational systems

to facilitate the work of the CLT;

● Assist with fundraising, contract reporting, and managing continuous communication and

relationship with donors and partners;

● Promote resident participation and develops trainings on various aspects of the project in

conjunction with developers to expand resident participation in decision making;

● Engage with elected officials, city agencies, local community boards, and allies to develop

support for projects.

● Increase visibility and support of the CLT throughout our catchment area and city-wide;

● Participate in the growing citywide CLT movement;

● Attend meetings, conferences, and other events on behalf of the CLT;

● Educate residents and community stakeholders about the CLT model;

● Manage updates and content for websites, emails, and social media;

● Update, create and distribute educational materials to ensure cultural and language relevance;

and

● Supervise staff and volunteers, including but not limited to organizers and administrative

staff and;

● Hybrid work environment, with ability to travel frequently to Edgemere, NY.

● A combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected

to provide the job-related competencies noted, such as:

○ Bachelor's degree; and at least two (2) years of progressively responsible work in

Affordable Housing, Public Housing Advocacy, Community Planning,

Community Development, Co-op Housing, or any other relevant housing

experience; or

○ Any other comparable combination of relevant experience.

● Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in community development project management.

● Proven ability to organize and manage multiple projects with diverse and numerous

public and private partners.

● Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral, and ability to

work within a culturally diverse community.

● A passion for active community engagement and outreach; some community engagement

experience required, managerial experience preferred.

● Familiarity with non-profit fundraising, including both public and private sources.

● Ability to travel locally and work occasional evenings and weekends.

● Proficiency in Social Media, Microsoft and Google Suites.

● Preferred but not required: Familiarity with the Community Land Trust model,

community development and grants management. in Planning, Public Administration,

Human Services, or other related field