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Capitol Hill
EcoDistrictProject
Director
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Position
OverviewCapitol Hill Housing is seeking a professional full-
time EcoDistrict Project Director who is a visionary,
solutions-oriented problem solver with strong
leadership skills and the ability to motivate others
and keep them involved. The position will workunder general direction of the Director of Real
Estate & Sustainable Communities and will act
independently to manage program budget,
EcoDistrict Steering Committee interface, district
sustainability projects and development of district
financing mechanisms.
Capitol Hill EcoDistrictIn 2011, Capitol Hill Housing (CHH) received a
grant from the Bullitt Foundation to study the
viability of the Capitol Hill neighborhood as an
EcoDistrict. Working with design firm GGLO, CHH
published a report which established the purpose
and broad goals of an EcoDistrict for the Capitol
Hill community.
Capitol Hill EcoDistrict: A Proposal for District Scale
Sustainability states that an EcoDistrict is
sustainability applied at the neighborhood scale.
EcoDistricts provide a framework for realizing
advanced sustainability through behavior change,
building design, and infrastructure investments.
They seek to reduce pollution, restore ecosystems,
and improve communities.
EcoDistricts commit to achieving ambitious
sustainability performance goals, guiding district
investments and community action, and tracking
the results over time.
Taking a page from the Portland Sustainability
Institute model for EcoDistricts, the report identifies
goals, metrics, baselines and strategies within
specific environmental and social performance
areas: Community, Transportation, Energy,
Water, Habitat, and Materials.
In May 2012, the findings were presented at
community forum led by a panel of local
political representatives, national EcoDistrict
experts, and community leaders. An EcoDistr
Steering Committee made of community and
sustainability stakeholders was convened to he
guide the furtherance of a Capitol Hill
EcoDistrict.
The Capitol Hill EcoDistrict provides a once-in-
generation opportunity to improve the
neighborhood’s environmental impacts, and
thereby serve as a role model for other
communities — encouraging city, state, and
national governments to match Capitol Hill’s
commitment to sustainable development.
Capitol Hill HousingCapitol Hill Housing builds vibrant and engag
communities through affordable housing and
community development efforts in Seattle. Bas
in Capitol Hill, we own properties throughout t
Seattle area. Since 1976, we have served low
and moderate-income residents and have
worked to improve the Capitol Hill
neighborhood for all.
CHH is an independent public corporation
organized by the City of Seattle pursuant to
state and municipal law. As such, it is a politica
subdivision of the State with an area of
operation focused on the Capitol Hill communi
in the City of Seattle.
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CHH helps people of limited means to have a
home. We provide a secure, affordable
apartment to more than 1,700 of our neighbors
across the city.
CHH has functioned as the Community
Development Corporation on Capitol Hill since its
founding. We are committed to creating equitable
and sustainable communities in central Seattle.
CHH is leading community stakeholders in building
a vision of development for generations to come,
prioritizing outstanding architecture, pedestrian-
oriented amenities, affordable housing,commercial opportunities, and space for arts and
culture.
We envision a diverse community that includes
housing for individuals and families across a broad
range of incomes. We are proud to develop
buildings in a community context and provide
affordable homes that strengthen the
neighborhoods we live in.
PositionDescription
Duties and ResponsibilitiesEquitable development will be extremely
important to the Capitol Hill EcoDistrict as the
district searches for innovative ways to solve
power, water, waste and resource efficiency
questions at a district scale. The following functionswill need to be provided by the Project Director to
assure the EcoDistrict strives to achieve equitable
and sustainable development in the district.
• Lead the Capitol Hill EcoDistrict on
implementation of district projects
• Coordinate and facilitate the EcoDistrict
Steering Committee made up of key
district stakeholders to guide the work
• Help to create an organizational
structure for the EcoDistrict
• Reaffirm and finalize goals, targets
and visioning for what will become the
Capitol Hill EcoDistrict
• Manage and develop key partnership
and stakeholder relationships
• Serve as a liaison for the EcoDistrict
with Capitol Hill business and residential
community, City/regional agencies and
other potential private and public
sector partners
• Manage the development of baseline
and target metrics for the EcoDistrict
• Create a 3-year EcoDistrict action plan
that includes priority projects and
expected outcomes
• Manage project feasibility studies as
determined by baseline assessment,
action plan and the EcoDistrict SteeringCommittee
• Develop protocols for ongoing
performance monitoring in the district to
inform partners and measure success
• Develop resources to grow the scope of
district projects/programs and
accelerate consensus goals and targets
• Work closely with existing Sustainable
Communities Manager at CHH
Minimum QualificationsAt least five years relevant work experience inthe sustainability field
Practical knowledge of methods,
practices and principles of green
building and infrastructure, low impact
development and smart growth
strategies
Relevant background in real estate,
economic and infrastructure
development and public-private
partnerships
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Proven experience managing complex
multi-stakeholder community and
infrastructure investments
Strong interpersonal and business
development skills and ability to
collaborate with high level leadership,
staff, board, local government, public
agencies, strategic partners and
industry professionals to meet
programmatic goals
Experience managing and leading
committees of high level decision-
makers/leaders
Ability to coordinate public
information and media requests
Detail oriented work style and project
management abilities with experience
managing contracts
Excellent communication and
facilitation abilities Grant writing experience
Adept at handling multiple tasks and
responsibilities; ability to effectively
change priorities quickly and to work
cooperatively and proactively with
team members to accomplish goals
Ability to organize time efficiently,
prioritize tasks and perform tasks in a
self-directed manner; ability to cope
with deadline pressures
Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Preferred Qualifications Experience developing or managing
district financing mechanisms such as a
Business Improvement District, Parking
Management District, Local
Improvement District, or similar
Experience in nonprofit program
coordination or management in the
field of economic development,
community development, sustainable
development, or related field
Master’s Degree in related field
Work EnvironmentCHH is a vibrant, open, and fast paced
work environment. The real estate
development team manages multiple
multimillion dollar projects at various
stages of development at any given time.
The asset and property management team
operates $100 million in assets. The
successful candidate will join a highly
motivated and sophisticated 70 person
staff driven by purpose and values.
All employees at CHH are employees at
will. The job description outlined above is
not intended to represent an absolute or
final list of all elements, activities or dutiesof the job. The statements above are
intended to describe the general nature and
level of work performed by the person
assigned to this position.
Candidates selected for this position must
pass a criminal history background and
credit background check prior to
employment with Capitol Hill Housing.
Capitol Hill Housing is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Salary:$62,000 to $67,000
DOEwith generous benefits
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To Apply:
Submit résumé and cover letter byDecember 1, 2012 to: