JOB
MAYOR'S OFFICE
Program Analyst Manager 3 Public Private Partnership Manager 3
Senior Advisor - Neighborhood Economic Development
The Mayor’s Office and its economic development team, are seeking talented individuals to serve as Senior Advisor. The Senior Advisor will be tasked with leadership in the execution of the City of Detroit’s economic development programs, public-private partnerships, and priority development projects to expand economic growth and create opportunities for Detroiters. Positioned as a lead on commercial corridor redevelopment and small business programming, the Senior Advisor will work closely with executive senior leadership and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders.
Reporting to the Deputy Chief- Neighborhood Economic Development, the Senior Advisor will assist in managing and measuring the success of the City of Detroit’s commercial corridor revitalization by coordinating multiple cross-departmental functions into a shared strategy and approach to corridor revitalization. Existing cross-department functions can be largely categorized as Economic Development & Investment Strategy, Small Business Support; Infrastructure coordination; and Enforcement & Property Management.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES •Inventory and assess buildings and vacant land in the corridor.
- Identify and support investment opportunities for both privately- and publicly-owned properties.
- Coordinate investments and construction projects with partners by securing approvals from elected and appointed boards, negotiating legal agreements, and investing applicable grant funds.
- Ensure alignment with the management and strategy for publicly owned properties.
- Monitor and highlight emergent business needs from existing business and connect them to existing resources.
- Coordinate with and grow the capacity of economic development organization (EDOs) as needed to further the City’s investments in neighborhood commercial corridors.
- Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders that maximize revitalization opportunities across the City’s business and retail corridors.
- Lead concept development, planning, structuring, project set-up and management activities, engagement, public approvals, and implementation for priority development projects and public-private partnerships.
- Convene and lead interdepartmental and cross-agency teams to advance project outcomes and support specific program deliverables.
- Structure and negotiate real estate and development agreements for the acquisition, exchange, and sale of property for redevelopment.
- Identify and champion solutions to complex development obstacles and process coordination.
- Build strong working relationships with staff and members of City Council, boards, and commissions to champion policies and approvals that promote economic growth and employment opportunities for Detroiters
- Lead engagement with external and public approvals stakeholders to secure project and program results by negotiating consensus, facilitating and managing feedback, and addressing concerns.
- Serve as liaison to private development and employer partners. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Evaluation Plan
Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD: 07/03/2025
