TIF Community Development Manager

APANO CUF is looking for a dedicated TIF Community Development Manager to lead engagement and support the 82nd Avenue Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. In partnership with Prosper Portland and Portland Housing Bureau, this position will coordinate community engagement, support the Community Leadership Committee (CLC), and serve as the liaison between the community and the City throughout TIF-related processes and implementation. The  TIF Community Development Manager position requires the ability to build trust and remove barriers to communication in order to reach communities historically excluded from engagement with government initiatives around urban development. This is a pivotal opportunity to help shape equitable development along 82nd Avenue – ensuring that residents, small business owners, and workers have a strong voice and real power in how public investments are made. 

This position requires some evening and weekend work, and the ability to attend meetings and events at various locations throughout East Portland. The Community Liaison position is a 2-year contract term. Read the full job description.

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Position Responsibilities:

Community Engagement & Relationship Building (45%)

• Collaborate with other Community Liaisons in East Portland TIF districts, including but not limited to cross-marketing, jointly attending meetings, etc.
• Understand and communicate TIF Program Implementation to community stakeholders such as, but not limited to small business owners, property owners, residents and other organizations along the 82nd corridor.
• Serve as a community liaison between City staff and populations most vulnerable to displacement to center their voices around district specific Action Planning and priority setting, including but not limited to small businesses, community-based organizations, residents, and workers within the district.
• Capture community members’ feedback, questions and requests regarding Action Plan priorities for TIF investments in the district and report back to City staff to develop a strategy to respond accordingly.
• Coordinate engagement activities for community members along the 82nd corridor. These include listening sessions and educational workshops to inform the public about the TIF district, the Community Leadership Committee, and how they can stay involved.

Community Leadership Committee (CLC) Support (40%)

• Work in partnership with City staff to organize and attend CLC meetings including agenda setting, notetaking and/or managing meeting logistics. 
• Coordinate with City staff in hosting educational sessions for CLC members regarding TIF District rules, Action Planning and TIF program implementation. 
• Maintain engagement with CLC members outside of standing meetings to address information gaps and work closely with City staff to address those gaps

Program Management (15%)

• Track budget and administer sub-contracts related to engagement activities as needed.
• Maintain necessary records of engagement activities including, but not limited to workshops, one-on-ones, and listening sessions.

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How to Apply

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and this position will be open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who submit their application by Sunday, September 14th at 11:59pm.

Applications should be emailed as an attached document (PDF preferred) to jobs@apano.org with subject line “TIF Community Development Manager”.