CFN offers Part-time Postition

Program Administrator

for Center for Neighborhoods

(Part-time position)

Center for Neighborhoods (CFN) is seeking a part-time Program Administrator. We are looking for a committed candidate who wants to put their civic engagement and community building skills to active use in our community. This part-time position will report to the Associate Director.

Position Summary:

• The CFN Program Administrator will support the programs and initiatives of CFN. Some of these programs may be the Neighborhood Institute; the Green Institute; Walkability Assessments; the Paint Program (Partnering Art In Neighborhoods Together); Neighborhood Start-Ups and Assessments and Neighborhood Assistance and Technical Support. The work might be research in the office, seeking best practices for one of our programs. It also might entail walking door-to-door in a community taking surveys, participating in a neighborhood presentation/meeting or working a booth at a community event.

Skills:

          If you have the following skills, then you are the ideal candidate:

• Computer skills - from data entry to list building
• Research capabilities - from surveys to program development to best practices
• Writing skills - ability to develop flyers, workshop agendas, etc.
• Electronic Marketing - web sites, Facebook, email marketing, etc.
• Facilitation - ability to lead a group or presentation
• Diversity - ability to work with diverse groups and individuals

Desired Qualifications/Interests:

          If you have an interest or a passion in the following, then you are the ideal candidate:

• Civic Engagement
• Community Building & Planning
• Impact change
• Healthy communities
• Sustainable communities

Hours:

Negotiable. The CFN associate director will work with the chosen candidate to determine an appropriate schedule. This is a 15 - 20 hours/week position.

Salary:

$16,000 through June 30, 2013

Location of Work:

CFN's office is located in downtown Louisville (610 S. Fourth Street, Suite 701 on the southwest corner of 4th and Chestnut Streets). Work may also take place in the community at events and programs. Cost for daily parking is the responsible of the employee.

About CFN:

The vitality of any community depends on the engagement of its residents. The Center For Neighborhoods cultivates grassroots leadership, provides leadership education, partners with neighborhoods in community planning efforts, facilitates civic dialogue amongst stakeholders, and actively participates in neighborhood-based development and improvement projects. For over 30 years, the Center For Neighborhoods has supported and empowered neighborhoods to create stronger and more vital communities. We envision a greater Louisville community with caring and empowered people, making and renewing neighborhoods that are strong and vital.

         

To learn more about the Center for Neighborhoods, visit our web site at www.centerforneighborhoods.org 

How to Apply:

To apply for this part-time position, send a letter of interest and resume to Lisa Dettlinger at lisad@centerforneighborhoods.org by end of business on Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 .   If you have any questions, call 502-589-0343.

*Application deadline: Wednesday, November 7th (end of business day at 5:00pm).