<p>Mission-Cornerstone Corporation ("Cornerstone CDC") seeks to provide an equitable opportunity for quality, affordable housing to those who would not otherwise have it; empowers constituents to grow their capacity to achieve their life goals with dignity; and collaborates with others for community driven development of the West End neighborhood.</p> <p>Organization Overview-Cornerstone CDC is a place-based Christian Community Development Corporation (nonprofit) who believes stable housing is the first, critical step to poverty alleviation. Dedicated to serving the historic West End/Visitation Park neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri, Cornerstone CDC sees residents as our greatest asset and holds a vision where growth does not mean displacement of the most vulnerable people. Founded in 1976, Cornerstone CDC operated offering intentionally affordable rental housing for our working poor neighbors. The organization is now stepping into a bold, new vision of "healing" the full neighborhood, in large part, directed and guided by our dynamic neighborhood residents who are leading the implementation of the weCollab West End/Visitation Park Resident-led Neighborhood Reinvestment Plan ("the weCollab Plan"), adopted by the City of St. Louis in June 2023.</p> <p>Position Description- Reporting to the Executive Director, the Sr. Manager of Neighborhood Impact will primarily steward the implementation of the weCollab Plan as an administrative resource for the designated West End/Visitation Park residents leading the effort. In addition, this position will work closely with the Executive Director as a part of the new executive team to support Cornerstone CDC's 2024-26 Strategic Roadmap, positioning the organization as an anchor institution supporting resident-led development and relevant partnerships that drive anti-displacement initiatives in the neighborhood. The Sr. Manager of Neighborhood Impact must be a high-capacity process designer and doer who can provide strategic thinking and thought leadership while operating with urgency, humility, depth, and kindness.</p> <p>CORE FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>The role involves building trust-based relationships with residents, facilitating inclusive meetings, and ensuring resident voices guide planning and implementation, emphasizing people power. With Cornerstone CDC's place-based experience, the position will manage project timelines, oversee progress, and support governance committees, including financial tracking and reporting.</p> <p>Focused Project Management:</p> <p>Manage the program/project from scoping and requirements through deployment for an end-to-end project or specific area of a project.</p> <p>weCollab's Oversight of Plan</p> <ul> <li>Manage, monitor, and report on the execution of the status of key defined, and prioritized deliverables under the direction of the weCollab Implementation Committee. </li><li>Manage work plan, tracking and analytics for the program/project execution. </li><li>Project management and meeting facilitation experience, community organizing experience a plus. </li><li>Support the weCollab Implementation Committee in preparing Committee members and stakeholders for main governance meetings, communicating and anticipating project/program management status, delays, and opportunities to stakeholders. </li><li>Prepare and communicate the agenda, manage the meeting discussions and follow-up items, capture the action items and key decision points, streamline the flow of information in digestible, discernible visuals and content for equitable access. </li><li>Provide feedback on the process and monitor the health of the interactions for optimal engagement. </li></ul> <p>Build Ecosystem Capacity</p> <ul> <li>Finalize and "stand up" implementation governance committee and relevant subcommittees including leading the onboarding process and finalizing organizational partnerships, roles, and responsibilities. </li><li>Formalize collaboration with relevant community-based and public governance tables and auxiliary systems or actors that are positioned to play an integral role as partner in monitoring, driving, funding, or reviewing execution of the weCollab Plan. </li></ul> <p>Monitoring and Reporting</p> <ul> <li>Work with the Cornerstone finance committee to oversee financial tracking and reporting work for the program/project. </li><li>Responsible for creation and maintenance of management quarterly dashboards and executive summaries as relevant to weCollab including reporting out on progress. </li><li>Work with the Executive Director and grant management team on relevant grant applications and reports to funders in a timely manner with fresh and accurate recorded data. </li></ul> <p>Technical Assistance Coordination</p> <ul> <li>Serve as the point of contact for relevant domain and subject-matter expertise that may support residents, providing vision, direction, thought-partnership, or execution of critical aspects of implementation work. </li></ul> <p>General Operations and Organizational Support</p> <ul> <li>Support Cornerstone CDC as an anchor in moving the work forward in accordance with our 2024-26 Strategic Roadmap. </li><li>Fulfill special projects as assigned by the Executive Director and Board of Directors to support the sustainability of the organization and establish the relevance of the work, especially in accordance with the Cornerstone CDC approved Strategic Roadmap. </li></ul> <p>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS</p> <p>This is a full-time position with a salary range of $65,000 to $75,000, in lieu of company health insurance, employees are offered a competitive stipend towards healthcare and medical benefits. Note: employees seek their own insurance and use the stipend to pay for premiums and/or deductibles. A modest wellness reimbursement benefit is also offered as well as access to resources such as professional (external) leadership coaching and therapy sessions. Salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and record of achievement.</p> <p>We currently offer 9 days accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays. While we do not currently offer a 401(k) or employer match, we are open to supporting our employees' long-term financial goals in the following ways:</p> <ul> <li>Access to retirement planning resources, including 1:1 financial coaching and group workshops </li><li>Encouragement and support for Roth IRA or Traditional IRA setup with direct deposit options </li><li>Ongoing financial wellness education to empower informed decision-making </li><li>Support documentation for public service loan forgiveness </li></ul> <p>TEAM CULTURE</p> <p>Who We Are as a Team</p> <p>We are an accepting, accommodating, and laid-back team - and ironically, we are also extremely hard working. That's the tension we live in, and we like it that way. Our environment is best for folks who thrive in a high-trust culture where integrity is the foundation and autonomy is respected.</p> <p>Our Culture</p> <p>We are largely casual in tone, but serious about our mission and execution. Integrity and ownership are non-negotiable; they are the foundation of the high trust we enjoy internally and the trust we seek to build externally. Our leader is a fun-loving, non-micromanaging, Type B presence - relaxed but very specific about work outcomes - which means team members must be self-directed, proactive communicators who are quick to flag roadblocks and generous with feedback loops.</p> <p>We are the kind of team that celebrates wins together, laughs hard, eats well, and sometimes cries with one another - not because the work is easy or exacting, but because we care deeply. We are people of faith - each of us on our own journey. Some are exploring, others are deeply rooted.</p> <p>We talk about faith freely and respectfully. Our lens is Christian Community Development, and we take inspiration from the CCD philosophy and take our own Operating Principles seriously. We are a learning culture that values being "quick to admit faults" and constantly striving "to get it right."</p> <p>Our leadership model centers self-leadership and wellness. We believe that if we're doing healing-centered work, we as practitioners must first be whole. That shows up in how we lead, how we reflect, and how we care for each other.</p> <p>We are highly independent. We have weekly project meetings and an open-door policy, but only meet as a full team once a month for First Fridays - a three-hour team session where we share wins (both personal and professional), set goals, and cross-train.</p> <p>As for work management, if it's not on the Google calendar, it doesn't exist. And Asana? It's more than a tool - it's a beloved but cruel dictator of our work lives.</p> <p>We have a culture of kindness, mutual respect, and zero gossip. We are honest with each other but not mean, because we do believe that "keeping it real" can go wrong. We lead with empathy, hold confidentiality sacred, and expect everyone to contribute - whether that's delivering a major presentation or taking out the trash.</p> <p>We laugh a lot. We are a playful bunch. But that is only balanced against how seriously we take the work. We are "softies at heart," and we love our neighborhood and residents fiercely. Many of us take the work personally - because we see it as tied to our calling. We are self-aware. We try hard. We eat together. We smile a lot. Many of us have grown close - though that's not expected. We're also a team of many introverts. We respect each other's space.</p> <p>And when it matters, we show up. We support each other's work, callings, and wellness. We help. We pitch in. We are a high-trust team, because we aim to be trustworthy people - both in our internal culture and in our public witness. We are not perfectionists. We are intentional. We are imperfect, but we are earnest.</p> <p>APPLICATION PROCESS AND TIMELINE</p> <p>Instructions</p> <p>Applications will be accepted through Thursday, May 22, 2025. Please submit the following to jobs.cornerstonestl@gmail.com with the subject line "Sr. Manager of Neighborhood Impact"</p> <ul> <li>Your resume </li><li>Personal narrative on your commitment and practice towards racial equity, justice, and healing through the lens of community development. Please reference any experience you have in urban planning (as applicable). </li><li>Provide a brief portfolio of your top projects. If you do not have one available, please create a brief 1 (or 2 page) summary of at least one meaningful project that you have led, sharing your specific title, major singular contributions (you did, not the team), references (if feasible), and any supporting visuals or website links. It does not have to be complicated. </li></ul> <p>Timeline</p> <ul> <li>May 2 - May 22: Open call for resumes and applications </li><li>May 23 - May 30: Blind review of resumes and statements by Cornerstone CDC and weCollab </li><li>June 2 - June 20: Two rounds of interviews from designated selection committee </li><li>July 7: Targeted start date </li></ul> <p>Cornerstone Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees committed to our mission and vision will be considered on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, projected Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.</p> <p>Salary: $60K-$89K</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>High Emotional Intelligence:</p> <p>Ability to recognize and respond to the emotions, needs, and lived experiences of others with empathy, patience, and insight. Brings a non-anxious, grounded presence in complex or emotionally charged situations and models self-awareness, humility, and emotional regulation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a thoroughness in documentation. Operate with political savvy and tact, managing the reputation of the organization and honoring the trust of residents when interacting with colleagues, partners, and public officials</p> <p>Community Care Support and Presence:</p> <p>Operational understanding of and commitment to racial equity and desire to honor Black spaces, specifically. Experience supporting individuals and communities through moments of change, conflict, or grief with a trauma-informed and person-centered approach. Listens deeply and holds space for vulnerability, while maintaining healthy boundaries and fostering a culture of care and mutual support. Offers consistent presence, especially during difficult or ambiguous phases of neighborhood work.</p> <p>Relational Presence:</p> <p>Builds authentic, trust-based relationships with residents and stakeholders across lines of race, class, culture, and power. Attuned to both verbal and non-verbal cues, and responsive to individual and group needs. Creates spaces where community members feel respected, heard, and valued as experts in their own experience. Maintains awareness of group dynamics and works to cultivate an inclusive environment that also upholds shared norms of respect, accountability, and mutual regard.</p> <p>Facilitation Skills:</p> <p>Demonstrated ability to lead inclusive, accessible meetings that promote dialogue, collective learning, and shared decision-making. Skilled at holding space for complexity and disagreement, while helping groups move toward clarity and action. Brings discernment to when to slow down for reflection and when to guide the group toward timely decisions. Balances openness to resident voice with structure and direction to keep projects aligned with timelines, deliverables, and shared goals. Experienced in navigating tensions and interpersonal challenges with empathy, transparency, and accountability. Brings a restorative approach to addressing harm and rebuilding trust when needed. Understands the impact of systemic and historical trauma and holds space with cultural humility.</p> <p>Experience with Resident Organizing:</p> <p>Proven ability to work alongside residents as partners and leaders in neighborhood planning and implementation. Values and centers resident voices in different phases of work, while supporting the collective to stay focused, organized, and action-oriented. Familiar with the complexity of neighborhood dynamics, informal leadership structures, and political contexts. Builds at the speed of trust and helps residents move from vision to implementation in ways that are both affirming and effective.</p> <p>Adaptive Leadership and Accountability:</p> <p>Capable of navigating the tension between flexibility and structure in real-time. Understands how to make space for emergent resident needs and feedback without losing sight of project objectives. Brings tools for setting and revisiting community agreements, shared timelines, and clarity around roles and responsibilities. Able to name when redirection is needed, with compassion and clarity. Be available to regularly work during the evenings and occasional weekends to meet with volunteer resident leaders and stakeholders.</p> <p>EDUCATION AND A WORD ABOUT EXPERIENCE</p> <p>Please note: we are open to non-traditional candidates</p> <p>A bachelor's degree is required, preferably with a background in urban planning, community and/or real estate development. This is a position on an executive team of a growing community-based organization, and will require demonstrated competencies in healthy group facilitation, clear executive reporting and strong project management. 5+ years of project management are required; AICP, CNP, or other certifications would be a plus. Ability to drive work forward independently while being responsive to organizational oversight and community leadership is a must. This position should be comfortable with Google Sheets / Microsoft Excel, Canva, Asana (or other project management platforms), or at least familiar with ArcGIS or QGIS.</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>What We're Looking For</p> <p>We're not for everyone so we are best suited for those who are:</p> <ul> <li>Grounded in their own journey of personal growth, and able to receive feedback with humility and curiosity. </li><li>Comfortable in a culture that blends faith expressions with deep respect for individual spiritual paths. </li><li>Self-aware and emotionally intelligent. If you're still building the muscle of self-reflection or often find yourself feeling singled out without asking, "What might I need to own here?" - this team may feel uncomfortable. </li><li>Committed to practicing accountability, both individually and as a team. </li><li>Drawn to work that's healing-centered and willing to start that healing with themselves. </li><li>Obviously kind </li><li>Hardworking, not hardly working </li></ul> <p>If you're looking for a team that works hard, laughs often, leads with grace, and walks in purpose -we would be honored to have you.</p> <p>Primary Contact: Monique Thomas</p> <p>Email: jobs.cornerstonestl@gmail.com</p> <p>Phone: 3147262273</p> <p>Apply Online: View</p>