Isles seeks an experienced leader with a commitment to resident-driven community development to serve as Managing Director of Community Development. This position is responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of a wide range of community development initiatives and services, and provides the vision, direction, and management of a staff of more than 50 with an annual budget of more than $4MM. We seek a leader who centers residents’ and community members’ perspectives and priorities, and can manage and direct resources to align with community priorities and address community concerns. We seek a creative, flexible, self-directed individual who can work collaboratively with Isles staff, community stakeholders, funders, and partners, state and local government, academic institutions, local businesses, other non-profits, and residents. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic and highly accomplished team at one of the most innovative and successful nonprofits in the region.
The candidate must have excellent grant writing, program management, and staff leadership skills, as well as the ability to work in a collaborative and consultative manner with colleagues and community stakeholders. The position also requires strong public speaking and presentation skills. This position reports to the CEO.
ABOUT ISLES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Isles’ Community Development division includes Community Planning & Development (Planning, Placemaking, Urban Agriculture, Sustainability, Real Estate Development, Property Management), and Violence Prevention Services. The theory of change for Isles Community Development division is: If we educate, empower, and engage residents and stakeholders to take positive action in their neighborhoods; provide them the resources, skills, and tools to transform themselves and their communities; and provide demonstration interventions to encourage and create the space for residents and stakeholders to create positive change in their communities, then Trentonians will have the education, skills, and motivation to create a more vibrant, safe, healthy, and fun city that cultivates sustainability and equity.
POSITION DETAILS:
Community Development
Administration and Organizational Leadership
WHO WILL BE SUCCESSFUL:
Successful candidates want to work in a unique think, learn and do community-focused setting. They bring a critical commitment to the delivery of services, applying knowledge, skills, and best practices to improve and expand Isles’ work. They are skilled in identifying opportunities, partnerships, funding sources, and efficiencies to broaden and deepen our service offerings, while ensuring that community members’ interests remain the priority of projects and programs, and that staff have the support, resources, and structure to effectively provide services. They are able to adeptly lead in varied settings, working effectively with colleagues, public and private sectors, and community-based stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required qualifications:
Preferred qualifications:
ABOUT ISLES:
Founded in 1981, Isles is a nationally recognized nonprofit community development and environmental organization with the mission to foster self-reliant families in healthy, sustainable communities. Each year, Isles reaches thousands of central New Jersey residents with opportunities for at-risk youth job training, affordable housing development, financial literacy training, homeownership counseling, community gardening, environmental health and education, community organizing, and regional planning.
WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK FOR ISLES:
Throughout its 43-year history, Isles has proactively and innovatively anticipated and responded to changing needs and priorities of the Trenton community and beyond. Isles works to impact underlying causes of social inequities in meaningful and effective ways, while ensuring a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
Isles’ culture is built around collaboration and mutual support, internally and externally, and a socially conscious commitment to advancing social justice and equity. Our team consists of more than 100 employees, plus a corps of volunteers and an engaged Board of Directors.
Compensation: Starting salary range is $95-110k based on experience and qualifications. Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA benefits, 401K with company match and a generous PTO policy.
Isles seeks an experienced leader with a commitment to resident-driven community development to serve as Managing Director of Community Development. This position is responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of a…
Starting salary range is $95-110k based on experience and qualifications. Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA benefits, 401K with company match and a generous PTO policy.
Starting salary range is $95-110k based on experience and qualifications. Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA benefits, 401K with company match and a generous PTO policy.
Interested candidates should submit resume and writing sample to hr@isles.org. Your application materials should demonstrate why you’re a good fit for this position and what specific skills, experience, talents, and interest you’ll bring to the table.