Community & Economic Development Advisor/ Sr. Advisor (Human Capital & Workforce Dev)
Community and Economic Development (CED) Advisor or Senior Advisor position, with a specialization in human capital and workforce development
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Community and Economic Development (CED) division seeks an experienced, dynamic leader to develop and deploy the Bank's workforce development efforts for underserved populations and those with unique challenges to entering the workforce in the Southeast.
The Atlanta Fed's CED program conducts actionable research and organizes forums to inform policy and foster economic growth in low/moderate income communities in six Southeast states (AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, and TN). The program seeks experts in workforce development who are versed in the academic, policy, and practitioner literature; experienced in working with practitioners and policy makers to catalyze best practices and innovations; and are knowledgeable about building the capacity of others to foster economic opportunity for all in their communities.
The advisor will be responsible for building partnerships, producing and tracking related research and policy briefs, convening stakeholders to foster networks and understanding of issues and solutions, and advising internal leadership about workforce development issues.
Qualified candidates will be skilled in initiative planning and implementation, public speaking and facilitation, and writing for a wide range of audiences. Additional qualifications include a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience preferred and a master's degree or greater in economics, public policy, city and regional planning, or a related field. Candidates should also have demonstrated and relevant leadership; strong abilities in program and/or project management; proven success in relationship development and management; and an entrepreneurial approach to problem solving.
This is a full-time position, and requires travel. The position will be based in Atlanta, though location in an Atlanta Fed branch city could be considered for special circumstances. Scheduling is flexible within limits. The posting will be open until filled.
Salary and benefits are competitive. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.
Position
Summary:
Serves as an expert for the District on a particular Community and Economic Development (CED) topic (e.g. housing/neighborhood stabilization, human capital, small business, or community development finance). Uses strategic agility and quality decision making to support CED leadership in the development of a comprehensive strategy for a particular CED topic (to include research, outreach, and other initiatives). Executes the strategy and monitors, measures, and reports outcomes. Uses interpersonal savvy to foster strategic relationships with key stakeholders. Uses technical and intellectual skills to independently conduct high-level applied, practitioner- and policy-oriented research. Produces highly specialized and original research papers, articles and reports on CED topics for Bank and System publications. Represents the Bank and CED function on System workgroups, participates in and leads District and System projects. Maintains a high level of knowledge regarding research, best practices, and policy expertise of specified issues related to the community and economic development field. Works with a fair degree of independence and requires some guidance in area of expertise.
Key
Responsibilities:
Leads a select CED topic by helping to strategically plan and coordinate related research and outreach activities using effective and creative approaches to address Low to Moderate Income (LMI) issues. Effectively carries out project management; helps define project specifications/requirements, identifies resources, organizes teams, ensures project objectives conform to Bank and CED strategic plans, prioritizes work, assigns tasks, tracks progress, prepares status reports, manages deadlines, and measures outcomes. Tracks related core data indicators, policies, and regulations for District and nation on select CED topic. Participates in Federal Reserve System (FRS) initiatives and working groups.
Executes research projects on select CED topic to assess LMI needs and issues within the District; includes primary and secondary data gathering, analysis/synthesis, and case studies. Supports activities to inform external stakeholders and Bank leadership, economists, and System counterparts on issues impacting LMI communities by writing and delivering effective professional presentations. Coordinates dissemination and use of results to prioritize the implementation of complementary activities (e.g. forums and educational series) throughout District using in-person and technology-based approaches.
Fosters regular communications, high-level relationships, and effective collaboration among District and national practice, policy, research experts/leaders from think tanks, universities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, foundations, trade associations, financial institutions, nonprofits, and other related organizations on select CED topic and serve as a critical knowledge broker. Serves on local/regional taskforces/project committees that align with District and FRS CED interests.
Participates in substantive, hands-on collaborative CED projects in a part of the District annually and documents/publishes processes for potential duplication in other parts of the District/country.
Conducts independent applied research and produces specialized and original data reports for the CED department's website, blogs, discussion papers, other printed material, and for external sources on CED issues.
Serves as contributing editor for the CED department's quarterly publication and helps to recruit outside contributors to address critical topical issues for the District and nation.
Participates in District FOMC and other Bank discussions related to select CED topic. Prepares and delivers sophisticated presentations on CED topics to internal and external stakeholders. Support the preparation of responses to outside inquiries and provides expert advice to Bank and System leadership and other departments as needed.
Education: Master's Degree in a related field (e.g. public policy, sociology, finance, planning, economics)
Experience: At least five years of relevant experience
Note: Depending on experience and education levels, candidates may be considered for the advisor or senior advisor position.
Functional Knowledge Preferences
Knowledge Areas:
Community and economic development CED Specialization (housing/neighborhood stabilization, human capital, small business, or community development finance)
Technical Skills:
Planning and project management
Written communications/presentation skills
Descriptive statistics
Microsoft Office Suite
Additional
Qualifications:
Strong initiative planning, communications and analytical skills
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments).
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Community and Economic Development (CED) division seeks an experienced, dynamic leader to develop and deploy the Bank's workforce development efforts for underserved populations and those with unique challenges to entering the workforce in the Southeast.
The Atlanta Fed's CED program conducts actionable research and organizes forums to inform policy and foster economic growth in low/moderate income communities in six Southeast states (AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, and TN). The program seeks experts in workforce development who are versed in the academic, policy, and practitioner literature; experienced in working with practitioners and policy makers to catalyze best practices and innovations; and are knowledgeable about building the capacity of others to foster economic opportunity for all in their communities.
The advisor will be responsible for building partnerships, producing and tracking related research and policy briefs, convening stakeholders to foster networks and understanding of issues and solutions, and advising internal leadership about workforce development issues.
Qualified candidates will be skilled in initiative planning and implementation, public speaking and facilitation, and writing for a wide range of audiences. Additional qualifications include a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience preferred and a master's degree or greater in economics, public policy, city and regional planning, or a related field. Candidates should also have demonstrated and relevant leadership; strong abilities in program and/or project management; proven success in relationship development and management; and an entrepreneurial approach to problem solving.
This is a full-time position, and requires travel. The position will be based in Atlanta, though location in an Atlanta Fed branch city could be considered for special circumstances. Scheduling is flexible within limits. The posting will be open until filled.
Salary and benefits are competitive. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.
Position
Summary:
Serves as an expert for the District on a particular Community and Economic Development (CED) topic (e.g. housing/neighborhood stabilization, human capital, small business, or community development finance). Uses strategic agility and quality decision making to support CED leadership in the development of a comprehensive strategy for a particular CED topic (to include research, outreach, and other initiatives). Executes the strategy and monitors, measures, and reports outcomes. Uses interpersonal savvy to foster strategic relationships with key stakeholders. Uses technical and intellectual skills to independently conduct high-level applied, practitioner- and policy-oriented research. Produces highly specialized and original research papers, articles and reports on CED topics for Bank and System publications. Represents the Bank and CED function on System workgroups, participates in and leads District and System projects. Maintains a high level of knowledge regarding research, best practices, and policy expertise of specified issues related to the community and economic development field. Works with a fair degree of independence and requires some guidance in area of expertise.
Key
Responsibilities:
Leads a select CED topic by helping to strategically plan and coordinate related research and outreach activities using effective and creative approaches to address Low to Moderate Income (LMI) issues. Effectively carries out project management; helps define project specifications/requirements, identifies resources, organizes teams, ensures project objectives conform to Bank and CED strategic plans, prioritizes work, assigns tasks, tracks progress, prepares status reports, manages deadlines, and measures outcomes. Tracks related core data indicators, policies, and regulations for District and nation on select CED topic. Participates in Federal Reserve System (FRS) initiatives and working groups.
Executes research projects on select CED topic to assess LMI needs and issues within the District; includes primary and secondary data gathering, analysis/synthesis, and case studies. Supports activities to inform external stakeholders and Bank leadership, economists, and System counterparts on issues impacting LMI communities by writing and delivering effective professional presentations. Coordinates dissemination and use of results to prioritize the implementation of complementary activities (e.g. forums and educational series) throughout District using in-person and technology-based approaches.
Fosters regular communications, high-level relationships, and effective collaboration among District and national practice, policy, research experts/leaders from think tanks, universities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, foundations, trade associations, financial institutions, nonprofits, and other related organizations on select CED topic and serve as a critical knowledge broker. Serves on local/regional taskforces/project committees that align with District and FRS CED interests.
Participates in substantive, hands-on collaborative CED projects in a part of the District annually and documents/publishes processes for potential duplication in other parts of the District/country.
Conducts independent applied research and produces specialized and original data reports for the CED department's website, blogs, discussion papers, other printed material, and for external sources on CED issues.
Serves as contributing editor for the CED department's quarterly publication and helps to recruit outside contributors to address critical topical issues for the District and nation.
Participates in District FOMC and other Bank discussions related to select CED topic. Prepares and delivers sophisticated presentations on CED topics to internal and external stakeholders. Support the preparation of responses to outside inquiries and provides expert advice to Bank and System leadership and other departments as needed.
Education: Master's Degree in a related field (e.g. public policy, sociology, finance, planning, economics)
Experience: At least five years of relevant experience
Note: Depending on experience and education levels, candidates may be considered for the advisor or senior advisor position.
Functional Knowledge Preferences
Knowledge Areas:
Community and economic development CED Specialization (housing/neighborhood stabilization, human capital, small business, or community development finance)
Technical Skills:
Planning and project management
Written communications/presentation skills
Descriptive statistics
Microsoft Office Suite
Additional
Qualifications:
Strong initiative planning, communications and analytical skills
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments).
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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