Chief Community Revitalization Officer

We are The Forum

Who We Are:

A collective of institutions and leaders, the African American Leadership Forum serves as a community innovation accelerator. We empower Black communities to imagine, then create an equitable future. As a think-and-do-tank for the state of Minnesota, we combine the functions of a think tank (providing research and analysis of social/ political issues) with the action-oriented role of an activist organization.

What We Do:

Using data research and policy, discourse-driven convenings, design innovation, and strategic leadership development, the Forum drives for change by confronting racism and inequities, to improve the living standards of Black Minnesotans.

Our Impact Areas:

Education, Health, Public Safety, Economic Prosperity, Environmental Justice, and Generational Wealth Building.

Chief Community Revitalization Officer (CCRO)

The Chief Community Revitalization Officer will serve as the community quarterback for the implementation of the comprehensive North Minneapolis Forward development plan. The position is full-time and requires presence in-person and in the community.

Pay Transparency: At The Forum, we offer a transparent view into two key components of your total compensation package: Base Salary and Benefits. Learn more about the benefits package this role is eligible to participate in below. For our Chief Community Revitalization Officer position, our salary range is $130,000 - $150,000 based on experience. This role has been classified as a regular full-time, exempt role that is paid on a salaried basis.

Benefits:

Generous Paid Time Off (vacation and sick) policies, plus 12 paid holidays per year; competitive health, dental, and vision insurance offerings: Health Savings Account (HSA) and options for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), employer paid life and AD&D insurance with the option for additional coverage, and employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance; agency sponsored retirement plan with 4% employer match and immediate vesting.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Lead the implementation of the North Minneapolis Forward plan, focusing on the six key pillars: Thriving Corridors and Nodes, Cradle to Career Learning, New Industries and Jobs, Diverse Housing Options, Health/Wellness/Safety, and Engaged Leadership.
• Establish implementation timelines for near-term, mid-term, and long-term action steps across all plan pillars.
• Coordinate development activities across identified commercial nodes and corridors.
• Track key data indicators to measure implementation success and community impact.

Community Engagement and Collaboration

• Foster relationships with community members, donors, public and private sector representatives, and coalition partners identified in the plan.
• Facilitate community forums and meetings to ensure resident participation throughout implementation.
• Engage residents in decision-making processes to support anti-displacement strategies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to communicate implementation progress to external audiences.
• Create feedback mechanisms to adapt implementation strategies based on community input.

Project Management and Resource Allocation

• Coordinate the implementation of key development projects across identified corridors and nodes with key partners (e.g., city leaders, developers, and community stakeholders).
• Establish strategic partnerships with the extensive network of potential partners identified in the plan.
• Exercise prudent stewardship of financial and human resources, managing expenses effectively and exploring funding opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 5 - 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Forum's mission and North Minneapolis community.
• Be driven by the profound opportunity to implement systems change and advance race equity.
• Experience in community development implementation, with a background in urban planning, community development, economic development, or related fields.
• Proven track record in coordinating multi-stakeholder implementation efforts and community revitalization initiatives.
• Excellent coalition-building skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize community data and coordinate complex initiatives.
• Deep understanding of implementation strategies across multiple sectors, including housing, economic development, education, and public health.
• Proven project management and coordination skills; attention to detail; capacity to apply critical thinking, work collaboratively, and manage multiple objectives in a dynamic environment.
• Experience using community engagement to drive successful implementation and systems change.
• Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and operational management skills.
• Thrive in complex implementation environments and embrace strategic community development approaches.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of leadership in community development organizations with successful project implementation experience.
• Excel as a compelling advocate and influencer, adept at coordinating diverse stakeholders toward shared implementation goals, both internally and externally.

About the Forum:

The African American Leadership Forum operates as a think-and-do tank. We convert research-based thought on social issues into action-oriented agenda and solutions, which address the fundamental causes of racial injustice. Our solutions are aimed to impact the areas of economic prosperity, generational wealth building, public safety, education, health and environmental justice.

Organizational Information:

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of African American Leadership Forum. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran's status.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.

The Forum participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify's official poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf. See E-Verify's Right to Work poster at https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf.