<p> JOB DESCRIPTION FORM </p><p>Job Title: Date: Director, Community and Economic 12/1/16 Development</p><p>Dept/Business Unit: Supervisor: Community and Economic Development Anika Goss-Foster</p><p>Employment Status: FT or PT FLSA Status: Exempt or Non-Exempt Full-Time Exempt</p><p>Location: Other: Other: Detroit, MI</p><p>PURPOSE OF JOB: (Briefly state the primary purpose of the job in terms of how it contributes to the department’s objectives.)</p><p>The Detroit Future City Implementation Office serves as the steward of the Detroit Strategic Framework 50-year plan for Detroit. The Director of Community and Economic Development will work closely with the Executive Director in executing the 5-year business plan and specific goals related to single family rental housing systems, commercial corridor systems, analysis and development models for obsolete industrial sites, and community planning. </p><p>RESPONSIBILITIES: (List job duties and responsibilities in order of most complexity and/or time spent to the least.) ESSENTIAL DUTIES:</p><p> A strong understanding of community and economic development models and industry players in Detroit and nationally.  Ability to provide consultation, oversight and management of strategies related to single family rental, commercial corridors, adaptive reuse, and planning.  Ability to manage and facilitate collaboratives and working groups of various community and economic development stakeholders  Work in tandem with Detroit Future City leadership, City of Detroit, DEGC, stakeholders and community audiences to synthesize and coordinate efforts.  Participate in grantwriting, development of white papers, and data analysis on single family rental housing, commercial corridor development and adaptive reuse. </p><p>JOB QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION / TRAINING: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Urban Planning, Community Development, Business, Real Estate, Public Policy or related field</p><p>CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES:</p><p>YEARS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 10 years’ experience in Detroit or other urban center </p><p>SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: TRAVEL REQUIRED: Some</p><p>WORK HOURS: Full-time</p><p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: N/A</p><p>Created By: Created / Updated on: Human Resources Approval:</p>