Career Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in a career at Living Cities.
Living Cities is an extraordinary philanthropic, corporate and public sector partnership established to bring opportunities and the power of mainstream markets to urban neighborhoods and residents historically left behind. We support bold, promising approaches that take advantage of the city's unique role as America's engine for economic prosperity and that have the potential to transform the lives of low-income people and the communities in which they live.
Member Relations Coordinator
Primary Responsibilities
- Implement and measure the success of a comprehensive member relations program that will enhance the organization’s value add to its members and position it appropriately within our member organizations
- Develop short- and long-term goal and objectives, plans and budgets for the member relations program and its activities, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate performance
- Leads projects as assigned, such as a special, one-off initiative around a member priority or additional investment
- Create and maintain relationships with key member staff at Living Cities member organizations
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of a member relations strategy;
- Experience with philanthropy, financial services companies or both is strongly preferred but not required;
- Knowledge of urban policy and the issues that matter most to cities and their low-income residents such as health, jobs, education, and housing a plus;
- Strong creative, strategic and analytical skills;
- High level of organization with attention to detail;
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
- Superb customer service background and interpersonal and diplomacy skills are essential
- Self-motivated and self-directed: able to deal with ambiguity and work with minimal day-to-day direction and management
- Ability to crystallize and clearly lay out complicated issues;
- Ability to collaborate, effectively interact with our members and build partnerships around common interests and goals;
- Ability to address issues and problem solve on both macro and micro levels, and to interface with individuals involved;
- Politically knowledgeable;
- Ability to write and speak clearly and persuasively;
- Ability to work in a collaborative, team-centered environment; and
- Good sense of humor and leadership skills.
Interested candidates should send their resume to jobs@livingcities.org. Please indicate when you would be able to start and whether you prefer to be based in our DC or NY location. No phone calls please.