Phipps Neighborhoods · 1 day ago
Director of Planning-R.E. Development
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expPhipps Neighborhoods is New York City’s oldest and largest affordable housing not-for-profit, seeking a Planning Director to oversee project land planning and entitlement processes. The role involves managing community engagement, site analysis, and collaborating with the real estate development team on new site acquisitions.
Child CareEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Manage land entitlements re-zonings for Phipps developments, with particular focus on the New York City ULURP process
Lead community and public stakeholder engagement efforts, including preparing and making presentations to community boards, elected officials and community representatives as part of ULURP and other neighborhood planning activities
Manage environmental and sustainability consultants and related grants
Assist in site analysis and site acquisitions including researching site, market, and project information including site visits and field work
Contribute to site planning, construction and design meetings, and conduct follow up on action items and research
Assist in other key pre-development activities
Qualification
Required
Hard-working, detail-oriented candidate with a minimum of 3-5 years of planning or related experience in the affordable housing field, preferably in New York City
Experience managing ULURP applications through the NYC rezoning process is particularly important
Candidate should be a creative problem-solver who is also capable of working well with team members from various disciplines
Strong candidates will be able to multi-task and demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills
Computer / technological skills are also a key element of a strong candidate, including expertise with graphic, mapping and presentational programs such as CAD, GIS, PhotoShop, InDesign and PowerPoint
Preferred
A master's degree in planning or similar field is preferred
Benefits
Eligible for annual, performance-based bonuses.
Company
Phipps Neighborhoods
Phipps Neighborhoods is a non-profit association that provides education and career programs for children, youth and low-income families.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andre White
Executive Director/CEO
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