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CHN Housing Partners Project Manager, External Affairs, Detroit in Detroit, Michigan
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We are a non-profit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio with an established and growing team in Detroit, Michigan that offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities to grow within the organization, and the ability to improve the communities we serve
CHN Housing Partners: CHN is a highly seasoned, nonprofit affordable housing developer, housing service provider, residential mortgage lender and housing intermediary that works with its partners to solve major housing challenges for low-income people and under-served communities. Through our partnerships we have developed over 7,000 affordable homes, and each year serve over 60,000 families through a wide array of housing service.
We work in Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania to preserve and expand affordable housing, and build equitable communities. By investing in affordable housing, we are investing in families, communities, and the economy. We are investing in the power of the permanent address.
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Learn More about CHN Housing Partners' Benefits by clicking here! CHN offers HSA and PPO Medical Plans (including dental and vision options), Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave; Paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave; Paid Company Holidays; Life Insurance; 401K Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and more.
Position Summary: Reporting to the Manager of Marketing and Communications, the External Affairs Project Manager will coordinate CHN's community outreach efforts in Detroit, plan and execute events, serve as the media contact, and work closely with partners to advance CHN's objectives in Detroit, with the goal of improving housing stability for low-to-moderate income residents in Detroit. The External Affairs Project Manager will have strong interpersonal skills and work closely with the Marketing/Communications staff, the fundraising staff, the DHN team and the Detroit Market Leader to leverage internal and external resources to deliver against CHN's Detroit goals.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
Create and nurture relationships with local community members, leaders and stakeholders to enhance CHN's work in Detroit and contribute to resource and business development efforts for all CHN's lines of business (DHN, Real Estate Development, Single Family Preservation, Property Management and Lending).
Coordinate CHN's presence at events organized by other entities, such as the city of Detroit, the Detroit Chamber or other partners.
Lead all CHN events in Detroit, including 3-5 community events per month. Lead and actively participate in Local Government (City Council) meetings assigned.
Lead the planning, implementation, and follow-up for special events including multiple groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings across all CHN markets with an eye on guarding CHN's reputation by ensuring highest standards are applied and best practices are utilized.
Serve as media contact and coordinate media relations in Detroit with direction from Manager of Marketing and Communications.
Lead the CHN/DHN events calendar. Track key KPIs for the external affairs role including earned m