JOB SUMMARY:
The Corridor Manager coordinates activities centered on local businesses, commercial development, beautification, and marketing within the Hunting Park neighborhood of North Philadelphia served by Esperanza. He/She plans and implements economic development activities that enhance economic opportunities and create a sustainable neighborhood to benefit the low- and moderate-income residents of the corridor as defined by the Restore Philadelphia Corridors program. The Corridor Manager is the principal on-staff person responsible for the execution of these activities and the evaluation of outcomes

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
The Corridor Manager must have academic training (B.S./B.A. preferred) and/or experience in one or more of the following areas: commercial district management, economics, finance, public relations, planning, business administration, public administration, retailing, non-profit administration, and/or small business development. The Corridor Manager must understand the issues confronting small business owners in underserved communities. She/He must be entrepreneurial, energetic, imaginative, well organized and capable of functioning effectively in an independent environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.