Economic Development and Main Street Manager

Position Summary

The Economic Development and Main Street Manager is responsible for driving equitable economic development strategies that advance the Hill CDCs mission and the priorities of the Greater Hill District Master Plan. This role leads commercial corridor revitalization fosters business growth and manages community development projects from conception through implementation. The Manager will coordinate commercial development-related committees facilitate processes with public and private partners and identify and secure capital resources to strengthen the Hill Districts commercial cultural and economic footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Economic Development & Project Management

Lead the implementation of economic development strategies outlined in the Greater Hill District Master Plan and Centre Avenue Redevelopment & Design Plan.

Act as project manager for real estate infrastructure and business development initiativestracking progress coordinating partners and ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.

Serve as staff lead for commercial development-related committees facilitating dialogue setting agendas and ensuring community priorities drive outcomes.

Identify and secure capital sources (grants loans tax credits philanthropic support and private investment) to advance projects.

Develop reports analyses and recommendations that inform Hill CDC leadership and stakeholders on development progress and opportunities.

Main Street & Corridor Revitalization

Manage the Hill Districts Main Street program and support Centre Avenue as a thriving commercial corridor.

Implement and collaborate to fulfill the vision of the Great Return of the Hill Plan aligning efforts with residents businesses and partners.

Implement corridor-wide initiatives including façade improvement storefront activation beautification and community branding.

Coordinate promotions events and campaigns that drive business visibility customer engagement and community pride.

Track business and corridor data to measure and communicate impact.

Small Business & Entrepreneurial Support

Provide technical assistance mentorship connections and referrals to Hill District entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Strengthen Hill CDCs small business programs (e.g. BizLab Hills Kitchen) by connecting participants with resources capital and market opportunities.

Maintain strong working relationships with financial institutions accelerators and technical assistance providers to expand support services.

Partnerships & Community Engagement

Foster relationships with residents business owners developers anchor institutions and civic leaders to ensure broad stakeholder engagement.

Collaborate with the City of Pittsburgh URA Allegheny County PennDOT and other agencies to align economic development goals and leverage resources.

Facilitate community input processes to ensure that equitable development outcomes remain central.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Real Estate related-area Entrepreneurship Urban Planning Economic Development Business Administration Project Management or related field. Masters degree is a plus.

Commensurate experience and proven results in place of degree will be strongly considered.

5 years of experience in economic development community development Main Street management or commercial real estate.

Proven ability to project manage complex initiatives with multiple partners (public/private) and deadlines.

Demonstrated success identifying and securing capital resources (public private and philanthropic).

Skilled facilitator with experience staffing or managing committees and stakeholder groups.

Strong written and verbal communication with ability to engage diverse audiences.

Strong initiative project management and administrative skills are necessary.

Commitment to equity cultural preservation and community-driven planning.

The ability to advocate on behalf of organization and community.

Additional Information

Some evening and weekend work required for community meetings and events.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Drivers License and personal vehicle strongly desired.

Insurance for Medical Vision Dental (80% Employer Funded for Employee)