Organizational Overview:
The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) is the leading voice of equitable neighborhood revitalization in Philadelphia. As a membership association, PACDC fosters strong community development corporations and non-profit community organizations by enhancing their skills and advocating for resources and policies to create a just and inclusive Philadelphia. Our advocacy has led to more than $700 million in new local dollars for affordable homes and community economic development over the last 10 years, and our Community Development Leadership Institute has trained thousands of practitioners and residents. Together, PACDC and our members help create an equitable city where every Philadelphian lives, works, and thrives in a neighborhood that offers an excellent quality of life. .
Position Overview:
PACDC is seeking an experienced candidate to lead the PACDC Policy Team to advance a focused policy and advocacy agenda to expand and preserve resources for affordable homes and community development activities; improve systems and programs that enhance efforts to improve the quality of life in lower-income communities; and advance equitable development to ensure that lower-income and marginalized residents and communities benefit from neighborhood revitalization. This position reports directly to the Executive Director. While PACDC works on a hybrid schedule, a number of meetings and events require in-person attendance and may fall outside of the normal workday.