Menomonee Valley Partners hiring Program Director | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Menomonee Valley Partners
February 23, 2015
Menomonee Valley Partners, Inc. (MVP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to sustain and revitalize the Menomonee Valley as a thriving urban industrial district that advances economic, ecological, and social equity for the benefit of the greater Milwaukee community.
Over the last 15 years, Menomonee Valley Partners has been acknowledged as a model of successful public/private partnerships and the revitalization of the Menomonee Valley has been nationally recognized as a model of sustainable development. However, continued revitalization in the heart of Milwaukee is needed to enable the Valley to achieve its full potential.
To further these efforts, Menomonee Valley Partners is seeking a Program Director – Economic Development Initiatives to direct planning, development, and business recruitment efforts within the Menomonee Valley. This position will play a pivotal role in the implementation of the Valley 2.0 Plan, a long-range master plan for the continued revitalization of the Menomonee Valley. The successful candidate will lead MVP’s efforts coordinating stakeholders, facilitating partnerships, developing detailed action plans and budgets, and leading the development and recruitment efforts for the Valley.
To be considered for the position, apply by Thursday, March 19, 2015 by completing the electronic submission form.
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Questions? Please contact Corey Zetts, Executive Director, Menomonee Valley Partners Email: Corey@RenewtheValley.org Phone: 414-274-4655
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Successful candidates for this position must have at least 5+ years of significant professional experience in program management, as well as a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. The work requires a results-driven, detailed-oriented, and highly productive individual who is a quick learner and thrives in a self-directed environment. Additional qualifications include:
Work Environment and Compensation:
Menomonee Valley Partners has a small staff that maintains a holistic and collaborative approach in its work. The position will require occasional evening and weekend work for special events and projects. Some driving may be required.
The compensation package includes a salary in the mid to upper-50s (commensurate with experience), health benefits, generous vacation allocation, matched retirement account, and other benefits. Menomonee Valley Partners, Inc. will give applicants equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected basis as required by law.
BACKGROUND
Mission:
Menomonee Valley Partners, Inc. (MVP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to sustain and revitalize the Menomonee Valley as a thriving urban industrial district that advances economic, ecological, and social equity for the benefit of the greater Milwaukee community.
Vision:
Menomonee Valley Partners envisions a thriving Valley with a well-balanced mix of industrial, recreational, and entertainment uses that strengthen Milwaukee:
MVP serves a key role in the public/private collaboration required to develop a revitalized and sustainable Menomonee Valley. The organization serves as a convener and coordinator by engaging stakeholders, articulating a vision, leveraging funding, and aligning partners to accomplish shared goals.
About the Valley:
The Menomonee Valley is in the heart of Milwaukee, running four miles and spanning 1,200
acres. When Milwaukee was the “Machine Shop of the World,” the Valley was its engine. However, by the 1980s the Valley had become Wisconsin’s most visible eyesore with hundreds of acres of abandoned buildings, contaminated land, and a forgotten river. MVP was formed in 1999 with a mission to revitalize the Menomonee Valley to benefit the entire Milwaukee community. The organization and its partners take a holistic approach to revitalization by advancing solutions that address economic, environmental, and community needs.
Since 1999, 38 companies have moved to the Valley, more than 5,000 jobs have been created, more than one million square feet of sustainably designed facilities have been constructed, 60 acres of new trails and parks have been developed, and Three Bridges Park and the Urban Ecology Center have opened to reconnect people to nature in the heart of the city. The Menomonee Valley approach has gained national attention from cities across the country that look to the Valley as a model of sustainable redevelopment.
While the revitalization of the Menomonee Valley over the last 15 years has been nationally recognized, much work remains to achieve the Valley’s potential and contribute to the Milwaukee economy, natural environment, and community.
For more information, please visit: RenewtheValley.org