Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD)

MOHCD’s mission is to address social, economic, and racial inequities through the creation of affordable housing opportunities and the funding of essential services that are foundational for strong communities.  We are industry leaders in the implementation of policies for the creation, rehabilitation and preservation of affordable housing.  In our hiring practices, we strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of our City and the populations we serve, and we urge qualified candidates of all races, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

Under general supervision, the Senior Community Development Specialist II – Cultural Districts Program Manager at the Mayor’s Office of Housing, Community Development Division, performs difficult and complex program planning work in the areas of community development, capacity building, and grant management.  

The Cultural Districts Program Manager will be responsible for implementing all aspects of the City’s enacted ordinance establishing cultural districts throughout San Francisco.  The goal of these districts is to acknowledge and preserve neighborhoods with unique cultural heritage. 

This position serves as the primary contact for the Cultural Districts as it relates to budgetary and fiscal management as well as achieving their overall legislative purpose. The program manager is responsible for communications with the Cultural Districts and assisting them with navigating the City and MOHCD fiscal processes.

The Cultural Districts Program Manager will be responsible for all aspects of grants management relating to the Cultural Districts, including negotiating grant agreements, tracking all fund sources, and working with the MOHCD finance division, operations team, and the Mayor’s Budget Office regarding all areas of Cultural District funding.  The Program Manager may also be responsible for managing other MOHCD grants and community investments as needed to support the Department’s consolidated strategic plan.

The Cultural Districts Program Manager will also be responsible for preparing a Cultural, History, Housing and Economic Sustainability Strategy Report (“CHHESS Report”) for each approved district in collaboration with the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, the Planning Department, and the Arts Commission.  This report will provide a demographic and economic profile of each district, including past, current and future trends; analyze and record the tangible and intangible elements of the district’s cultural heritage; identify areas of concern that could inhibit the preservation of the district’s unique culture; and propose legislative, economic and other solutions and strategies to support the successful development and vibrancy of each district. 

Essential functions include: Supervising one full-time staff member;  coordinating the development of program areas;  coordinating the implementation of activities with other city departments and city initiatives; providing technical assistance and capacity building to community based organizations; reviewing, presenting, and discussing program, operations, or policy issues; reviewing and making recommendations regarding the annual work plans, operating budgets, and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and funded projects; developing and implementing procedures to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; attending program or project-related meetings; preparing, reviewing and executing contracts and other necessary documents; meeting with agencies, key stakeholders and other relevant individuals; and working with confidential information.  The Senior Community Development Specialist II at the Mayor’s Office of Housing also performs related duties as required. 

1.        Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR

2.       Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, urban planning, government, social work, education, finance, criminal justice, or related field AND three (3) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice or elections related work; OR

3.       Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, planning, social work, public administration, finance, education, criminal justice, or business administration AND two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR

4.       Possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice.

SUBSTITUTION:

Verifiable administrative/professional experience involving community development, housing and/or housing development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice, and/or elections may substitute for the educational requirement in Minimum Qualification #1 on a year-for-year basis.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in project management, including working with different governmental agencies and community organizations.
• Experience in analyzing and developing policies
• Experience in program development and implementation
• Experience in long-range strategic planning
• Knowledge of San Francisco’s neighborhoods and social services infrastructure
• Experience working in a government and/or non-profit setting, interacting with the development and implementation of programs that serve low-income communities
• Passion for  improving government  performance, solving social problems, and ensuring  racial  equity.
• Experience with governmental regulations, compliance and monitoring procedures
• Experience providing leadership and staff support to advisory bodies
• Experience working with cultural institutions
• Experience working with small businesses
• Experience in the area of affordable housing
• Experience working with social service providers
• Experience overseeing capital improvement projects and public space improvement projects
• Experience offering technical assistance to non-profit organizations
• Experience in developing strategic neighborhood planning processes that effectively incorporate community input
• Experience in speaking effectively before individuals and groups in both government, non-profit and community settings
• Experience in facilitating effective collaboratives between non-profit institutions
• Experience in developing public-private partnerships
• Experience in program evaluation
• Basic knowledge of non-profit financial systems
• Proficiency in operating computers using Windows-based programs, including word processing, spreadsheet and database software in a standard indoor office environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise reports, recommendation and correspondence.

In line with the Official Public Health Order to slow the spread of COVID-19, “shelter-in-place” has been issued for all San Francisco residents that is expected to be in effect until further notice. As a result, Department of Human Resources (DHR)’s office (located at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103) is currently closed to the general public. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Exam Analyst listed at the end this job ad.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development 

• Full-time
• Temporary Exempt Appointment
• Work Hours - Regular
• Job Code and Title: 9775 -Senior Community Development Specialist II
• Salary - $123,422 - $ 150,072
• Filing deadline ends on 08/01/2022 - 11:59 pm -
• Reopened on 08/03/2022 - 08/19/2022 - 11:59 pm

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.