ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION OPEN

Assistant to the Executive Director
Description of Organization

The Hyattsville Community Development Corporation (CDC), incorporated in 2000, is a private, 501(c)(3), charitable organization whose mission is to spur economic development in Hyattsville, promote arts and educational activities, create quality public spaces, encourage leadership for community revitalization, and revitalize the community in a sustainable and cooperative manner.

About the Job

The Assistant to the Executive Director is the support staff member of the Hyattsville CDC and reports to the Executive Director. The Assistant to the Executive Director is responsible for the Hyattsville CDC office and record management and corporate communication functions. This is an entry-level position with room for growth as the organization grows.

Hyattsville is a multi-ethnic community with diverse personalities, cultures and economic backgrounds; the ability to work in this milieu is critical. The work pace can alternate between extremes of hectic and contemplative, and a flexible attitude and sense of humor rules the culture.

The Assistant to the Executive Director is also responsible for helping carry out the CDC’s current grant-driven, contractual, and mission-derived programming

Tasks & Responsibilities

General support activity for the Executive Director
Interact with CDC members and the community at large
Newsletter development
Website and database maintenance
Record and file management
Draft corporate correspondence
Take meeting minutes

And assist with the following tasks: Research, draft, and assist to develop grant applications Program development Project support


Job Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competence in the position’s specific areas of responsibility and possess:

Skills and Abilities:

Mastery of Microsoft Office: Word, Publisher, Excel, and other database software
Competency working with a variety of web-based CMS platforms
Background in any of the following fields: Public Policy, Community Development, Urban Planning, or Economic Development
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, implement complicated instructions, research and report on unfamiliar subjects, and work independently
Excellent communication skills

Other Desirable Qualities:

Strong identification with and commitment to the organizational mission
Spanish language
Goal-oriented, organized, and detail-oriented
Ability to travel locally to meet job requirements

Salary Range: $30,000 – $35,000
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Send resume with cover letter by January 16, 2008 to:

Position Search
c/o Stuart Eisenberg, Executive Director
Hyattsville CDC
5004 40th Pl
Hyattsville, MD 20781


The Hyattsville Community Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.