What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at LATINX TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY CENTER?
Benefits:
Job Title: Project(s) Manager
Reports To: Executive Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary: The Latinx Technology & Community Center is seeking a visionary, community-oriented Project Manager to lead a transformative suite of capital improvement projects. This isn't just about bricks and mortar; its about cultural preservation, economic empowerment, and creating spaces where our community thrives.
You will be the bridge between technical execution, architects, contractors, and city officialsand the heartbeat of our neighborhood, the residents.
Key Projects Under Your Supervision
Bilingual Early Childhood Education Center: Overseeing the development of a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to dual-language early learning.
The Knoblock Redevelopment (La Bodega & Residential): Transforming the Knoblock site into "La Bodega," a vibrant commercial hub, paired with much-needed residential units.
Neighborhood Activation: Leading streetscape improvements, blight elimination, park activations, and infrastructure projects that make our neighborhood safer and more welcoming.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Community Engagement & Advocacy (The Priority)
Who You Are
A Master Communicator: You can explain a blue-print to a neighbor and community concerns to a developer with equal ease. Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency is highly preferred.
Project Savvy: You have a background in project management, urban planning, construction, or community development.
Culturally Rooted: You understand the unique history and needs of the Latinx community and the Flint area.
Detail-Oriented & Driven: You don't just watch things happen; you make them happen.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience: 35 years in project management, community organizing, or urban development.
Technical Skills: Ability to interpret architectural drawings, site plans, and project budgets.
Soft Skills: Exceptional emotional intelligence and conflict-resolution skills.
Commitment: A deep-seated passion for social justice and community-led development.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Google Docs and Google Sheets.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 24 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor community clean-up activity, outdoor community event, and outdoor weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Job Title: Project(s) Manager
Reports To: Executive Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary: The Latinx Technology & Community Center is seeking a visionary, community-oriented Project Manager to lead a transformative suite of capital improvement projects. This isn't just about bricks and mortar; its about cultural preservation, economic empowerment, and creating spaces where our community thrives.
You will be the bridge between technical execution, architects, contractors, and city officialsand the heartbeat of our neighborhood, the residents.
Key Projects Under Your Supervision
Bilingual Early Childhood Education Center: Overseeing the development of a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to dual-language early learning.
The Knoblock Redevelopment (La Bodega & Residential): Transforming the Knoblock site into "La Bodega," a vibrant commercial hub, paired with much-needed residential units.
Neighborhood Activation: Leading streetscape improvements, blight elimination, park activations, and infrastructure projects that make our neighborhood safer and more welcoming.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Community Engagement & Advocacy (The Priority)
- Build Buy-In: Facilitate town halls, focus groups, and "porch talks" to ensure residents are not just informed, but are active co-creators of these projects.
- Collect Feedback: Systematically gather community input on design and utility, translating resident needs into actionable requests for the design team.
- Champion the Vision: Serve as the primary spokesperson for LTCCs physical growth, turning skepticism into support through transparency and cultural competency.
- Attend and Report Out Technical Meetings: Represent the LTCC in weekly construction and architectural meetings to ensure projects remain on schedule and on budget.
- Design Coordination: Work closely with architects and board committee to ensure the "look and feel" of new developments honors Latinx heritage and community identity.
- Problem Solving: Identify potential bottlenecks (permitting, supply chain, or site issues) and work with stakeholders to find creative solutions.
- Provide regular updates to the Executive Director and Board of Directors regarding project milestones.
- Maintain organized documentation of community feedback and project iterations.
Who You Are
A Master Communicator: You can explain a blue-print to a neighbor and community concerns to a developer with equal ease. Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency is highly preferred.
Project Savvy: You have a background in project management, urban planning, construction, or community development.
Culturally Rooted: You understand the unique history and needs of the Latinx community and the Flint area.
Detail-Oriented & Driven: You don't just watch things happen; you make them happen.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience: 35 years in project management, community organizing, or urban development.
Technical Skills: Ability to interpret architectural drawings, site plans, and project budgets.
Soft Skills: Exceptional emotional intelligence and conflict-resolution skills.
Commitment: A deep-seated passion for social justice and community-led development.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Google Docs and Google Sheets.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:
- English and Spanish language fluency
- Bicultural skills
- Professionalism
- Time management
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 24 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor community clean-up activity, outdoor community event, and outdoor weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Salary : $24 - $30