Station Square to be site of Responsible Hospitality Institute Sociable City Forum
The South Side is pleased to be the site of the Responsible Hospitality Institute's Sociable City Forum, a unique one day event for state and local leaders to share strategies on how to plan, manage and police hospitality zones in downtown districts.
The sociable city nurtures hospitality zones where people of diverse ages, income and lifestyles unite as a community to share food, beverages, music and dance.
The Forum will be on June 8th and will take place at the Sheraton Hotel in Station Square. Click here for more information.
Scheduled speakers include:
- Jerry W. Waters, Sr.,
Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs,
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
- James Keblas,
Director,
Seattle Office of Film and Music
- Leland Wilcox,
Downtown Coordinator,
City of San Jose
- Ed Book,
Captain,
Gainesville Police Department
South Side Local Development Company is please to provide a limited number of sponsorships to South Side-based nighttime economy businesses to the forum. Please contact Aaron Sukenik, Business Development Manager at (412) 481-0651 x 15 or via email at aaron@southsidepgh.com for more details.
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South Side Local Development Company, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 community development corporation, is seeking a full time, one year contract staff person. This position is responsible for enhancing the organization’s outreach and communication with residents, businesses and working closely with other South Side community organizations. South Side residents are strongly encouraged to apply.
Five years of experience or an advanced degree in planning, social work, or related field preferred. Responses should include a résumé, cover letter, and a brief writing sample emailed to admin@southsidepgh.com.
Job Description
Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator
Full Time Contract Position
Deadline: 5/14/09
Background: Formed in 1982, South Side Local Development Company is a non-profit community development organization committed to the historic preservation and economic development of Pittsburgh’s South Side. South Side LDC is one of the premier community development corporations in Pittsburgh and its projects and programs have been used as case studies nationally.
Position Summary: The Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator is a one-year, full-time contract position responsible for expanding the neighborhood dialogue regarding the possible benefits of a Community Benefits District (aka: Neighborhood Improvement District).
Major Responsibilities: The primary elements of the position include:
Community Benefits District
• Work with the Board of Directors and other professional program staff to advance the neighborhood dialogue regarding a possible Community Benefits District on the South Side
• Facilitate neighborhood participation in collective decision-making processes to identify issues; address issues in a realistic manner; establish attainable goals, and promote community betterment
• Integrate district organizing efforts with long-term, organizational change efforts
• Establish and build upon existing relationships and create new alliances with constituents through meetings, focus groups and surveys to define priority services for the potential district
• Develop and staff an Advisory Task Force with respect to the Community Benefits District
• Convey the Benefits District as a new service delivery strategy as a successor from the community development corporation model of neighborhood revitalization
• Act as program liaison to the Urban Redevelopment Authority as appropriate
• Work with consultants and oversee consulting arrangements as appropriate
• Demonstrate detailed technical knowledge of the specific legal requirements to establish a Neighborhood Improvement District in Pennsylvania
Overall Program Management
Other roles necessary to accomplish the above include:
• Work with Advisory Task Force to define long-term and annual program goals
• Support funding requests and prepare reports to funders
• Evaluate organizing effort using measurable outcomes and goals
• Any other work to accomplish the mission of the organization as directed by the Executive Director
Reporting Relationships:
• The Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator reports to and is evaluated by the Executive Director.
Technical Skills Required:
• Ability to establish project budgets and work within such budgets
• Excellent communication skills, especially with respect to written and oral communications
• Proficient computing skills with Windows-based software, including Microsoft Office
• Knowledge and proficiency of GIS software, specifically ArcGIS
Qualifications:
Education & Skills
• Bachelors degree (Masters degree preferred) in urban planning or a related field and/or five years relevant experience
• An understanding of the principles of community development and neighborhood revitalization
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationship with diverse populations
• Coalition building skills, including the ability to motivate, negotiate, and persuade stakeholders into a course of action
• Analytical skills, including the ability to collect information, determine key objectives, and act strategically to promote desired programming
• Meeting facilitation skills
• Ability to balance multiple demands and set individual targets to accomplish goals independently
• Understanding and support of nonprofit community development organizations
• Work with both businesses and diverse group of residents and organizations
Personal Characteristics
• Positive attitude
• Outgoing personality
• Strong work ethic
• Team player
• Demonstrates initiative
• Desire to learn
• Respect for diverse viewpoints
• Ability to learn quickly in a small office and fast paced environment
• South Side neighborhood residents and stakeholders are strongly encouraged to apply
The South Side Local Development Company is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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South Side Neighborhood Plan
Click here to access the latest version of the Neighborhood Plan.
The South Side Planning Forum was created in 1985 to serve as the collective voice of the neighborhood. The South Side Planning Forum is a neighborhood planning body composed of representatives from the following organizations: The Brashear Association, Friends of the Carnegie Library, South Side Branch, South Side Chamber of Commerce, South Side Community Council, South Side Local Development Company, and the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association. Representatives from religious, health, and educational institutions in the community also sit on the Planning Forum.
Partner Recognition
Thank you to our 2010 South Side Neighborhood Partnership Program Sponsors and Corporate Partners.
Neighborhood Partnership Program Sponsors
UPMC Heath Plan
Station Square
First National Bank
S&T Bank
American Eagle Outfitters
Corporate Partners
UPMC Mercy
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