Maneva Group · 5 hours ago
South Side Community Growth Foundation - Director of Housing and Community Development
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $90K/yrManeva Group is associated with the South Side Community Growth Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing equity and neighborhood revitalization in Syracuse. They are seeking a Director of Housing and Community Development to lead the creation and implementation of housing and revitalization strategies, focusing on community-driven redevelopment and engagement.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead the creation and implementation of housing and revitalization strategies that will shape the future of Syracuse’s South Side
Assess existing plans and design a comprehensive, community-driven redevelopment strategy—identifying opportunities for investment, adaptive reuse, and equitable growth
Oversee project feasibility, land use planning, and coordination with public agencies, developers, and lenders to advance initiatives from concept to completion
Ensure new development reflects resident priorities and strengthens housing stability, economic mobility, and neighborhood pride
Qualification
Required
Seasoned professional in housing, real estate, or community development
Ability to turn vision into action
Experience in assessing existing plans and designing comprehensive, community-driven redevelopment strategies
Skills in identifying opportunities for investment, adaptive reuse, and equitable growth
Experience overseeing project feasibility, land use planning, and coordination with public agencies, developers, and lenders
Ability to ensure new development reflects resident priorities
Skills in strengthening housing stability, economic mobility, and neighborhood pride
Willingness to reside in or relocate to the Syracuse area
Availability for regular in-person meetings, site visits, and local engagement
Flexibility for some evening and weekend availability based on programming and stakeholder needs
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Three weeks of paid time off
Eleven paid federal holidays
Paid sick leave
Company
Maneva Group
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase