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SFCLT is a membership-based organization whose mission is to create
permanently affordable, resident-controlled housing for low- to
moderate-income people in San Francisco through community ownership of the
land.
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San Francisco Community Land Trust Seeks
Organizational Director
SFCLT
seeks an Organizational Director to build and maintain this newly-staffed,
community-based organization. The Director is hired by and reports to the Board
of Directors. Working closely with the Board, the Director is responsible for
the overall management of the organization including fundraising, board
support, financial management and public relations. The ideal candidate will
have experience working with people from diverse socio-economic and cultural
backgrounds, will be passionate about the organization's mission, and
experienced in housing and/or community development.
The
San Francisco Community Land Trust (SFCLT) is a member-based nonprofit
organization whose mission is to create permanently affordable, resident
controlled housing for low- and moderate-income people in San Francisco through
community ownership of the land. The organization works in partnership with
residents, community groups, and local government to preserve multifamily
housing by converting properties from rental units into resident-owned,
limited-equity housing cooperatives that are controlled by the residents, while
the land is owned by SFCLT to ensure affordability in perpetuity. To ensure
sustainability SFCLT provides education and technical assistance to residents
and members on the CLT model, Coop model and self-governance. SFCLT is
currently working on its first rehabilitation and coop conversion project at 53
Columbus Avenue in Chinatown. Established in 2002 and staffed in 2007, SFCLT
operates as a mostly voluntary organization with a very active Board of
Directors and volunteer committees: Project Committee, Outreach Committee, and
Fundraising Committee. SFCLT seeks to hire an Organizational Director to build
and lead the organization during this critical time of growth.
SFCLT'S 3-Year Goals:
1.
Create permanently affordable homeownership units through the acquisition and
conversion of apartment buildings.
2.
Develop an education program for residents and members to become successful
homeowners, property managers and cooperative members.
3.
Influence and utilize public policy to support more affordable homeownership in
San Francisco through the use of the CLT model, while maintaining the
organization's core mission and grassroots integrity.
4.
Expand community outreach and membership throughout San Francisco.
Job description:
SFCLT seeks an Organizational Director to build and
maintain this newly-staffed, community-based organization. The Director is
hired by and reports to the Board of Directors. Working closely with the Board,
the Director is responsible for the overall management of the organization
including fundraising, board support, financial management and public
relations. The ideal candidate will have experience working with people from
diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, will be passionate about the
organization's mission, and experienced in housing and/or community
development. The Director is expected to work with the Board of Directors to
raise $100,000 by Summer 2009 and approximately $500,000 over the next 3 years.
The Director is accountable to the Board of Directors and is expected to carry
out most job functions independently. All management practices will model and
promote SFCLT's community-driven, collaborative and inclusive values.
Job Responsibilities:
Fundraising (40%)
- Support
the Board and Fundraising Committee with the development and management of
fundraising plans for operating support and housing development
activities.
- Coordinate
all fundraising activities including identifying and cultivating funding
sources, preparing and submitting funding proposals, and engaging in
appropriate follow up activities to raise approximately $100,000 by Summer
2009 and $500,000 by Spring 2011.
- Create
and manage all external communication materials and website content
related to fundraising.
- Develop and manage funding
monitoring system for timely compliance reporting to funders.
Organizational Management & Board Support (20%)
- Create
systems for start-up organization including but not limited to: budget,
communications, information management, and grant monitoring and
reporting.
- Cultivate
working relationship with Board members, committee volunteers, partner
agencies, funders, government and philanthropic leaders.
- Arrange
for and participate in professional development activities for Board,
staff, members & residents.
- Support
Board of Directors with all aspects of planning, implementation and
evaluation to reach organizational goals and objectives.
- Attend
monthly Board meetings and present monthly progress reports.
- Responsible
for keeping the Board fully informed in a timely manner of the
organization's progress, and any issues or concerns that could affect its
short or long term objectives and its ability to fulfill its mission.
- Co-manages
general office systems with Organizational Associate.
Financial Management (20%)
- Work
with the Board Treasurer, Accountant and Fundraising Committee to create
and monitor financial and accounting systems to ensure compliance with all
regulations pertaining to nonprofit 501(c)(3) housing organizations.
- In
conjunction with the Board: develop and manage annual operating budget,
disperse funds according to contract/grant requirements and generally
accepted accounting principles for nonprofits, and administer payroll and
payment of bills.
Project Development (10%)
- Collaborate
with Organizational Associate and Project Committee volunteers with
project development activities as needed (e.g., acquisitions,
negotiations, and evaluation of development opportunities).
- Work
closely with the Owner's Representative with all phases of project work
including financing, creating and monitoring project budgets and pro
formas, and coordinating resident relocation when necessary.
Public Relations (10%)
- Build
and maintain relationships with city officials, developers, funders, and
community groups.
- Represent
SFCLT to the media and other members of the public and private sectors.
- Support
the Outreach Committee with development of outreach materials and website
content.
- Attend
community meetings and events to represent SFCLT as necessary.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
The Ideal Candidate will possess excellent skills in
fundraising and project management, specifically:
- Demonstrated success with fundraising and grant
writing among private foundations and public agencies.
- Minimum of 5 years experience with affordable
housing or community development.
- Minimum of 1 year experience with nonprofit
financial management (e.g., creating and managing budgets, ability to analyze
financial statements, and grant management).
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a leadership role
with a community-based effort that involved people of diverse socio-economic
and cultural backgrounds.
- Practical knowledge in at least one of the
following areas: housing finance, property acquisition and development, and/or
property management.
- Leadership skills, including good public speaking
and board management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to strategically plan and
arrange resources to accomplish short- and long-term objectives
- Results-driven and team-oriented work style.
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office software,
database software and Internet research.
- Bachelor's Degree in Planning or Community
Development or equivalent.
- Personal knowledge of SFCLT; local candidates
given preference.
While not required, skills or experience in any of the following
areas/activities are desirable:
- Managing a nonprofit housing, community
development, or other organization, or a major program of such an organization
- Basic real estate finance or development
- Previous experience with a start-up organization
- Master's Degree in Planning, Public Administration
or Housing Finance or equivalent
- Working with low- and moderate-income households
- Public relations, marketing or preparing
publications
- Bilingual/bi-literate in Spanish, Cantonese,
Mandarin, or Tagalog
This
position will begin as a part-time position (20-24 hours per week), with
full-time equivalent salary ranging from $60K - $70K depending on
qualifications and experience; with potential for increased hours as funds
become available. Benefit package is competitive. As an equal opportunity
employer SFCLT is committed to hiring a diverse work force and all qualified
applicants are encouraged to apply.
Please send
cover letter and resume to:
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Application deadline: Open until filled
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San Francisco Community Land Trust | P.O. Box 420982 | San Francisco, CA 94142 
