Open Positions at NWSCDC

If interested in any position, please email a cover letter and your resume to Executive Director Jason Estremera at jestremera@northwestsidecdc.org

Community Engagement and Economic Development Manager

The Community Engagement and Economic Development Manager will be responsible for supporting the overall economic development, business community engagement, place keeping, special events, and commercial district stabilization and revitalization efforts for the Belmont Cragin neighborhood. Duties include planning and implementing economic and community development initiatives, capital projects, as well as strategic and special projects that attract and retain culturally relevant businesses that meet the needs of the community. Will perform a variety of planning and research work, including activities related to job growth/retention, data collection & analysis, transportation, general community development, economic resiliency, and quality of life. Work involves developing local and/or regional level programs, acquiring and deepening relationships with economic development professionals, communities, and councils; developing procedures for implementing and measuring progress made on operational plans or programs. As a resident-led and responsive organization, the Community and Economic Development Planner for NWSCDC will rely on community relations and engagement in establishing goals and priorities within and outside of the organization, promoting the business and economic development interests of the community. This position will pay $55k-$60k/yr with full benefits.