EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NEW KENSINGTON

The Redevelopment Authority of the City of New Kensington (R.A.C.N.K.) is seeking a full time Executive Director. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an energetic, skilled visionary to lead and administer our various community development activities. This person is responsible for overseeing all Authority operations. Our City is experiencing a resurgence, particularly in the downtown area with new development and redevelopment of the Authority owned New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park (formerly Schreiber Industrial Park) situated along the Allegheny River.

Preferred candidates should have Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) experience. Experience in property management, operating Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping, and other Federal or State funded programs such as HOME, Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RCAP), and Business In Our Sites (BIOS) is a plus.

Salary and benefits package will be commensurate with qualifications. The applicant should submit a cover letter, resume, 3 personal and 3 business references to ranewken@gmail.com.  Please indicate minimum salary expectation in the cover letter. Inquiries can be directed to ranewken@gmail.com. Deadline for applications is December 7, 2020.

R.A.C.N.K. is an equal opportunity employer.