Germantown United CDC is currently hiring.
Germantown United Community Development Corporation (GUCDC) is seeking an outgoing, organized, and community-minded individual to join its passionate team. The Business Development Manager will implement the organization’s commercial corridor and economic development activities. The position’s primary responsibility is to support Germantown’s small business community by engaging directly with merchants and commercial property owners, and facilitating local access to supportive business programs. Assisting businesses with the application process for COVID-19 relief packages and other grant/financing resources will be an immediate priority. This is a full-time position, funded primarily through the Department of Commerce’s Targeted Corridor Management Program (TCMP) grant.
GUCDC’s mission is to promote and facilitate the revitalization of Germantown and its business corridors through a sustainable, creative, and community-driven approach to economic development. Our territory covers the Germantown neighborhood (zip codes: 19144 & 19138).
Work environment during COVID-19 pandemic: The national response to the coronavirus pandemic requires everyone to work together, especially when it comes to promoting safe business and workplace practices. While important for limiting the spread of COVID-19, social distancing and restrictions on gatherings of people will impact this position’s public outreach activities. At the start, the Business Development Manager’s person-to-person contact, described in the overall responsibilities, will be limited and other outreach methods will be prioritized. As of this posting, the organization’s staff is working remotely. Interviews will be conducted virtually. A degree of adaptability and flexibility will be necessary as we navigate this challenging time.
To apply: Email your resume and cover letter (Word document or PDF) to jford@germantownunitedcdc.org with the Subject: Business Development Manager 2020. Resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed. Position will be advertised until it is filled.
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