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Smart Growth America seeks a full time Economic Development and Real Estate Policy Manager to oversee initiatives on economic development, real estate finance, and community redevelopment. This position is a member of Smart Growth America's Policy and Research team. Primary duties include:

• Managing and providing strategic direction for a suite of projects related to vacant property reclamation, economic development, tax and finance policy, brownfields redevelopment, and the revitalization of economically distressed cities;
• Tracking and analyzing trends in community revitalization, real estate, and finance policy; writing reports, policy briefs, and blog posts; and representing SGA at conferences and workshops on the topic of smart growth and community redevelopment;
• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with advocates, practitioners, and policy makers working on smart growth and redevelopment issues; and
• Developing and managing program budgets and workplans, ensuring that program deliverables and deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• Background in economic development public policy, real estate, finance, and/or community redevelopment, and an understanding of the ways smart growth and redevelopment issues intersect;
• Ability to manage and provide strategic direction for multiple projects, work in a fast-paced environment, and advance programmatic goals with minimal supervision;
• Outstanding writing and interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team; and
• 3-5 years of experience working in an advocacy, research or program management capacity. Bachelor's degree required.

Compensation Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Smart Growth America provides a strong benefits package to employees. Location The position is located in Washington DC. Equal Opportunity Employment Equal opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at Smart Growth America. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law. How to Apply Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, references and two short writing samples (no more than five pages) to jobs smartgrowthamerica org. Email subject line must include job title. No phone calls or letters please.