Executive Director

Job Posting

Executive Director

Brockton Redevelopment Authority
50 School Street
Brockton, MA 02301

The Brockton Redevelopment Authority is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director (ED). ED reports to the Board of Directors of the Brockton Redevelopment Authority (BRA). Recommends and prepares for implementation programs that are consistent with the directions and policies issued by the Board of Directors. Coordinates programming and professional working relationship with Mayor’s Office, City Council members and other City Departments. Builds staff capacity to manage and implement programs. Participates and initiates efforts to promote BRA to multiple audiences, public and private, within and outside the City of Brockton.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides direction, manage; coordinate the daily administrative and financial functions of the Authority.
2. Meets regularly with the Board of Directors and Executive Committee to review policies, provide update on program activities, identify and provide assessment of needs.
3. Provide regular updates to the Board on the program and financial status of Brockton Redevelopment Authority.
4. Interact, effectively communicate and establish good working relationships with all stakeholders (especially, state, local, federal government officials; Brockton City Council, city agencies, Brockton residents, Brockton Redevelopment Authority staff and general public on a regular basis.
5. Organize and submit City of Brockton Annual and 5 year Plan to Department of Housing and Urban Development.
6. Preparing and submitting program activity reports to appropriate funders, stakeholders and upon request.
7. Direct staff efforts in the implementation of approved programs.
8. Work directly with the Mayor of Brockton and City Council to ensure that the BRA is meeting the City’s needs as its Grants Administrator.
9. Established personal and recurring contacts and working relationships with key public officials, business leaders and community leaders.

Qualified applicants must have at a minimum graduate degree in Public Administration or related field or study and/or accumulation of at least ten (10) years experience in senior management position. Successful applicants must have experience working directly with the following federal and state economic development and housing programs: CDBG, HOME, NSP, Lead Abatement, Main Street; understanding of and knowledge of CFR 24. Individual must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:

Brockton Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors

50 School Street

Brockton, MA 02301

No later than 4:00pm on Monday, May 5th, 2014;

Brockton Redevelopment Authority is an EOE/AA employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

AA/EOE