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Nov 18

TLCBD has hired a Director of Inviting Space

 

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UPDATE, this position has been filled.

The Director of Inviting Space will lead the TLCBD Inviting Space Program, and will join our Clean and Safe Programs as an equal focus for the organization. Are you intrigued by the idea of working in the Inviting Space realm? Find out more about this opportunity by reading below.

Position: Director of Inviting Space (Full-Time, Salaried Position)

Reports to: Executive Director

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Director of Inviting Space
The Tenderloin Community Benefit District (TLCBD) is dedicated to leading the evolution of the Tenderloin into a vibrant community for ALL. We work to deliver clean, safe and inviting sidewalks and shared public spaces in the Tenderloin as well as to promote neighborhood pride and economic opportunity.

The Director of Inviting Space will lead the TLCBD Inviting Space Program, under the direction of the Executive Director, and will join our Clean and Safe Programs as an equal focus for the organization. The Director of Inviting Space will have two primary responsibilities:

1. Lead the planning, development and implementation of physical improvements to sidewalks and shared public spaces in the neighborhood and

2. Lead the implementation of the community’s vision for a coordinated and well-programmed network of Tenderloin Parks and open spaces that will be more than the sum of its individual parts.

Tenderloin Inviting Spaces
The TLCBD’s work is inspired by the common humanity we share in public places. Safety for everyone increases as we open doors, step outside, and positively engage with the people we meet on every block in the Tenderloin. The residents and visitors in the Tenderloin deserve sidewalks and shared public spaces that are active, inviting and beautiful. The Director of Inviting Space will lead a variety of efforts to improve the Tenderloin’s sidewalks and shared public spaces including the addition of trees, planters, benches, moveable seating and lighting, as well as murals and other physical improvements to the surrounding buildings. Many of the ideas for these improvements will emerge from the organizing work of the Neighborhood Pride Program and especially the TLCBD’s work with TL Block Groups and our vision for Community Pride Through Environmental Design. The Director of Inviting Space will function as a project manager for these ideas, leading the planning, development and implementation of the actual physical improvements.

Tenderloin Park Network
The Director of Inviting Space will also lead the implementation of the community’s vision for safe, clean and active Tenderloin Parks and open spaces. The Director of Inviting Space will staff and support the work of the TL Park Network stakeholders, a group of community and park users, non-profits and city agencies that provide ongoing and strong community vision for a network of Tenderloin Parks. The TL Park Network stakeholders are looking to add significant support, stewardship and programming to the Tenderloin Parks while ensuring that existing relationships, programs, responsibilities and authorities are maintained, respected and leveraged. The Director of Inviting Space will call upon partners like Lower Polk Community Benefit District and Urban Alchemy as well as the TLCBD Clean and Safe Program support needed to make the parks and open spaces successful.

The Director of Inviting Space will work to envision, plan, organize, and manage a series of programs and activities in Turk Hyde Mini Park, Sergeant Macaulay Park, the Tenderloin National Forest as well as any new alleyway, parklet, or other open space projects in the Tenderloin including the Play Streets SF Program and other temporary pedestrianized spaces. The Director of Inviting Space will also coordinate with Boys and Girls Club to support their programs and ongoing community use of Boeddeker Park. The Director of Inviting Space will also coordinate with existing programs in the newly-renovated playgrounds and other new amenities in the Civic Center public spaces as well as in the Tenderloin Recreation Center to increase Tenderloin community’s involvement and access to these spaces.

Position Specifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (i.e. business administration, public administration, urban planning, landscape architecture, architecture, etc.).

Experience: Two to five years of experience working on urban place improvement or other demonstrated experience in a similar position. As a relationship and coalition builder, the Director of Inviting Space needs to offer a broad perspective on a range of issues that impact the planning, execution and maintenance of inviting sidewalks and shared public spaces.

Although not required, the ideal candidate would have the following characteristics:

  • Background in project management, planning, placemaking or community organizing.

  • A track record of working in successful partnership with public sector agencies.

  • Demonstrated success in dealing with diverse constituents, including a complex non-profit and advocacy community and a wide-range of community members.

  • Demonstrated experience drawing out and synthesizing community feedback on projects.

  • Demonstrated experience as a creative problem-solver able to translate vision and plans into physical transformation.

  • Great judgment, politically astute, energetic and full of integrity,

  • Appreciates the challenge of bringing inviting spaces to a dynamic, diverse and challenged neighborhood like the Tenderloin and understands the rewards that come with successfully meeting these challenges.

  • Inspired by the TLCBD Core Values of Connection, Respect, Responsibility and Courage.

  • Be a Tenderloin resident or someone closely connected with residents and prospective park users in the Tenderloin.

  • Be multilingual.

Position Environment
The TLCBD is an urban place management organization in a culturally diverse environment. Our Board Members, employees and volunteers reflect this diversity. The TLCBD is committed to complying with State and Federal laws which include Fair Employment Practice laws, which provide equal opportunity in employment to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, veteran status, or disability.

Salary and Benefits
Salary commensurate with the experience and skills. Full medical, dental and vision benefits provided.

Application Process
Submit cover letter and resume. Screening and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

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Details of Key Responsibilities:

Leadership

  • Lead the planning, development and implementation of physical improvements to sidewalks and shared public spaces in the neig
    hborhood.

  • Lead the development of a comprehensive community vision for how physical improvements can contribute to the creation of inviting spaces for residents and visitors.

  • Lead the implementation of the community’s vision for a coordinated and well-programmed network of Tenderloin Parks and open spaces.

  • Lead relationship building around inviting sidewalks, parks and open spaces with city agencies and elected officials.

  • Lead the development and implementation of a fundraising plan to support inviting spaces in the neighborhood.

Project Management for Tenderloin Inviting Space Improvements

  • Staff monthly meetings of the TLCBD Inviting Space Committee – i.e. support the Chairperson to produce agendas, background materials and minutes.

  • Take a project management approach to the planning, design, implementation, permitting and maintenance of various physical improvements to the sidewalks, shared public spaces and adjacent buildings including but not limited to:

o Expanded street tree planting program.
o Innovative tree pit treatments including art, benches and plantings.
o Larkin Lighting Project. o Community Pride Through Environmental Design projects that make physical changes to individual blocks in order to support the work of TL Block Groups.
o Parklets.
o Alleyway improvements.

  • Lead engagement with City agencies around major streetscape projects like Safer Taylor

Street, Better Market Street and future street improvement projects like the upcoming Hyde
Street project. o Ensure that the streetscape improvements result in inviting spaces that respond to community concerns, needs and desires. o Ensure that non-standard improvements are maintainable by the TLCBD.

  • Advocate for Inviting Space as part of the TL Traffic Safety Task Force and its work with SFMTA to bring quick-build safety improvements to Tenderloin streets and sidewalks.

  • Craft and implement a measurement plan that includes community input.

  • Collect and analyze data and other relevant information for evaluation and reporting.

Tenderloin Park Network

  • Staff biweekly meetings of a formalized TL Park Network Task Force – i.e. develop norms and rules, produce agendas and minutes, communicate with members between meetings, recruit new members, run the meetings.

  • Collect community input and build relationships with residents to drive the active and regular use of the Tenderloin Park Network and other shared public spaces by residents.

  • Develop programming for Tenderloin Park Network and other shared public spaces that reflects the community input, needs and desires.

  • Create and maintain strong relationships with community partners, residents and volunteers to develop a culture of engaged and informed advocates.

  • Manage contract with Urban Alchemy to provide Practitioners to support a clean and safe Tenderloin Park Network and other shared public spaces.

  • Maintain good working relationship with the Recreation and Parks Department:

o Develop MOUs to allow ongoing activation.
o Seek approvals as needed.

  • Organize and produce programming opportunities in Tenderloin Park Network and other shared public spaces that draw community participation: o Work with park users to collect feedback on desired programs and events. o Cultivate new and existing programs suitable for park spaces.

  • Coordinate programming in the Tenderloin Park Network and other shared public spaces with partners like Boys and Girls Club, Lower Polk CBD, La Voz Latina, Demonstration Gardens and the Luggage Gallery: o Help create opportunities for additional programming throughout the Park Network. o Ensure that events and programs are coordinated and complimentary.

  • Craft and implement a measurement plan that includes community input.

  • Collect and analyze data and other relevant information for evaluation and reporting.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 to $90,000.00 /year

Experience:

  • relevant: 5 years (Preferred)

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location:

  • One location

Benefits:

  • Health insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • Retirement plan

  • Paid time off

  • Parental leave

  • Flexible schedule

This Job Is:

  • A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

  • A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks – learn more at https://start.indeed.com/fair-chance)

  • A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

  • A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday