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Coordinates inter-neighborhood learning opportunities. Facilitates a grantmaking process directing resources to neighborhood priorities identified in the Neighborhood Improvement Plans, including identifying potential grantmaking opportunities and strategies and preparing recommendations. Conducts basic research on grant applicants, nonprofit issues or other matters pertinent to specific neighborhood priorities. Coordinates meetings, convenings and other events, which includes coordinating attendee schedules, invitations, and meeting preparation, set-up, attendance, notetaking and clean-up. Acts as liaison for Neighborhood Advisory Councils and GMF. Identifies and establishes learning programs of interest to residents and nonprofits. Retrieves and compiles files (historical and data-based) of neighborhood projects for proposal review, presentations and writing for newsletter. Prepares and proofreads written material for advisory boards and other convenings. Maintains current calendars related to Sherman Park Advisory Committee and neighborhood happenings. Contacts applicants, funders and other stakeholders as warranted. Performs recordkeeping, contact management, photocopying, faxing and other administrative tasks as required to successfully support the Advisory Committee’s activities. Maintains regular, proactive and responsive correspondence with residents, nonprofit organizations and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Facilitates conversations on a range of complex issues and projects that impact the Harambee, Halyard Park and Brewers Hill communities Coordinates scheduling of interviews and focus groups for the neighborhood landscape analysis Engages community stakeholders and partner organizations in the three targeted neighborhoods Supports outreach to local community members to participate in visioning sessions Documents meetings with community stakeholders Records and stores archiving meeting minutes Assists with facilitation of neighborhood visioning sessions Participates in advisory council meetings Researches community issues and understands quality of life indicators