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Downtown SF Partnership · 1 day ago

Director of Economic Development & Real Estate

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$130K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

The Downtown SF Partnership is a non-profit organization focused on revitalizing downtown San Francisco. The Director of Economic Development & Real Estate will lead initiatives to attract and support small businesses, enhance community engagement, and drive economic growth in the area.

Civic & Social Organization

Hiring Manager

Robbie Silver

Responsibilities

Develop and executive a roadmap/strategic plan for the district’s ground floor revitalization in for the Financial District, Jackson Square, and the Embarcadero

Develop, implement and manage programs to support recruitment and retention of ground floor businesses

Manage program design, goals, and KPI’s to ensure measurable impact

Brief downtown stakeholders on market trends, economic data, and ground floor business strategies/tactics to drive district investment

Collaborate with small businesses, business incubators, and community-based organizations to foster growth and long-term success

Identify, recruit, and match small business tenants with available ground-floor spaces to reduce vacancies

Build a pipeline of prospective tenants in the food and beverage, entertainment and experiential, retail, arts and culture sectors and neighborhood services

Collaborate with property owners, developers, and brokers to understand needs, mitigate, and connect businesses to City resources

Provide technical assistance to small businesses navigating leases, permits, buildouts

Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial brokers, property owners and managers, and investors to support leasing and ground floor activation

Serve as a connector between property owners and qualified small businesses

Collaborate on innovating leasing models, pop-up activations, and creative uses for vacant spaces

Engage in strategic planning and program/projects analyzing feasibility and recruitment development interest, in partnership with the VP of Planning & Economic Development

Lead site tours with businesses and investors to promote district amenities and availabilities

Other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualification

Economic developmentCommercial real estateTenant recruitmentData managementCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspacePublic administrationCapital financeSmall business development

Required

A bachelor's degree in economics, urban planning, real estate or a related field

A minimum of 7+ years of experience in economic development, commercial real estate, small business development, public administration, capital finance or related fields

Strong understanding of commercial real estate, including leasing dynamics, tenant recruitment, tenant negotiations, and capital market conditions

Proficiency with market intelligence and data management and communications

Proven experience leading ground floor activation, tenant recruitment, or small business revitalization programs

Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling and actionable insights and recommendations

Proficient experience using Microsoft Office & Google Workspace is required

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States