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Title | Program Director - Strong Cities/Strong Communities National Resource Network |
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The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) is looking for Program Director candidates to lead the implementation of a HUD-funded cities and communities project in the US and otherwise support ISC’s US Program. The purpose of this project is to connect America’s most economically distressed local communities to national and local experts with wide-ranging experience and skills. Ideal candidates will have senior-level experience managing networks and working with US agencies on projects related to economic revitalization—particularly related to local capacity, comprehensive planning, and regional collaboration . The Program Director will have primary responsibility for the day-to-day management of a National Resource Network pilot program. This individual provides leadership for a program team, works collaboratively with program partners, manages and deploys a team of technical consultants, and ensures the development and delivery of key program components. This position is pending funding. ISC seeks candidates with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and directing programs that present innovative approaches to problem solving. The Director will be responsible for technical leadership and administrative oversight and serve as principal liaison to HUD. The Director will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project and will ensure that it is progressing appropriately and meeting its targets. We are especially interested in candidates who have achieved positive program impacts and have demonstrated creative and adaptive program management in challenging environments. Organization DescriptionISC is an innovative, international development organization that has successfully worked for over 21 years to give citizens and the organizations that support them the tools, skills, and resources they need to improve lives and build a more peaceful, stable world. Our current areas of programmatic growth include strengthening democratic institutions and citizenship in transition countries; helping communities in the U.S. and Asia become more resource efficient and transition to low-carbon economy; and supporting sustainable community development – particularly in areas recovering from natural disasters or that are vulnerable to climate disruption. Founded by Madeleine M. Kunin in 1991, ISC is based in beautiful, picturesque Vermont, a state that values grassroots democracy and environmental stewardship. ISC has an office in Washington, DC, and international offices in China and Serbia. Responsibilities
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Compensation and BenefitsPosition available pending funding. To ApplyPlease go click here to complete our web based application form. ISC is an equal opportunity employer. |