The Chamber is hiring!

Hi everyone,

There is a new job opening at The Chamber - the description is below:
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Borough Business Revitalization Program Coordinator

General Description

This position is directly accountable to the President or his/her designee of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and is responsible for assisting in the development and organization of Main Street initiatives in assigned boroughs throughout the Lehigh Valley.  This position works closely with the Chamber Foundation, Lehigh and Northampton Counties and the participating communities to implement initiatives that foster economic revitalization and quality of life improvements that benefit the downtown communities of the Lehigh Valley.

Essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

·        Works with community based steering committee, comprised of volunteers from the business, non-profit, residential and public sectors to develop, implement and maintain viable grassroots vision and strategic plan. 

·        Facilitates interaction with community stakeholders to encourage broad-based support of the program and its various initiatives. 

·        Advocates on behalf of Main Street merchants and property owners to various regional and local agencies, such as the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, private Foundations, county Departments of Community & Economic Development, etc.

·        Seeks funding from the public or private sector in order to ensure program continuity and long-term sustainability, as well as to complete identified improvement projects.

·        Works closely with Borough governments to identity and implement priority projects that promote downtown/borough revitalization.

·        Acts as liaison to government and businesses to identify resources and requirements for businesses; identifies state and county programs that can serve business community; assists in the development of financial programs and incentives for downtown revitalization.

·        Responsible for the development and implementation of the Facade Grant program.

·        Works closely with other urban staff at The Chamber and throughout the Lehigh Valley to share information and create a collaborative problem solving environment.

·        Builds partnerships with community organizations to implement initiatives of the Borough Business Revitalization Program.

·        Educates interested parties on the Main Street Approach, downtown initiatives and importance of downtowns and Main Streets to the community.

·        Works closely with Pennsylvania Downtown Chamber, Chamber Foundation, Lehigh and Northampton Counties to ensure efficient program delivery.

Qualifications

Strong interpersonal and team-building skills, able to motivate volunteers with diverse skills and interests, excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational and supervisory experience, ability to multi-task by working on various projects at once and produce work within short-time periods and the ability to interface with multiple agencies and individuals.  General computer skills, an interest in historic preservation and valid drivers’ license is required. Economic Development or Main Street Managerial and marketing experience preferred.   Please forward resume with cover letter and salary requirements to:

Mike Schlossberg

840 Hamilton Street, Suite 205

Allentown, PA 18101

Phone:  484-809-1796

Fax: 610-437-4907

mikes@lehighvalleychamber.org

Please note:  This position is a one year position; however, the program may be extended beyond one year, dependant upon funding. 

Deadline:  Thursday, December 11, 5:00pm