Member Duties : The Community Business Liaison will leverage Park to Broad’s existing credibility and position in the community and add to the organization’s ability to address the challenge/opportunity presented by Brewerytown’s persistent storefront vacancy. Of Brewerytown’s 150 commercial use buildings, 19 are unoccupied on the ground floor - a 13% vacancy rate, above the recommended 5-10% range for a healthy commercial corridor. To address this issue of persistent vacancy, the VISTA will implement an outreach plan for vacant property owners, document and build relationships with potential commercial tenants, and research best practices for disrupting long-term commercial vacancy and blight. Throughout their VISTA project, the Community Business Liaison will build awareness and relationships with property owners, source potential strategies and funding partners from peer organizations and policymakers, and develop business attraction materials for prospective tenants.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Monthly SEPTA transportation pass , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Neighborhood Revitalization , Community Outreach , Entrepreneur/Business , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Leadership , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Communications , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Business/Entrepreneur , Urban Planning .
