Neighborhood Development Coordinator
Classification: Temporary, Non-Exempt Hourly (June 1 – September 1, 2026; benefits ineligible)
Compensation: $20/hour
Reports to: Director of Neighborhood Development
Hours: 31 hours per week. Hours will be flexible and dependent on the needs of the organization and neighborhood outreach schedule. Hours may occur on weekends and evenings.
Reliable Mode of Transportation is necessary to reach various sites throughout KCK
ABOUT BUILD WYCO
Build WyCo is a comprehensive community development corporation whose mission is to stabilize, revitalize, and reinvest in Kansas City, Kansas through improved housing and related quality of life initiatives. We build and renovate beautiful, efficient, durable, healthy homes; promote sustainable homeownership through one-on-one coaching, classes, and financial assistance; and engage and strengthen neighborhoods through health and arts initiatives.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Neighborhood Development Coordinator will assist Build WyCo’s Neighborhood Development work in a broad range of tasks. They will aide Build WyCo’s Director of Neighborhood Development to push forward the Oak Grove Redevelopment plan. They may also perform administrative and some on-site tasks for new construction and renovation project management. This position will also aide Build Build WyCo’s Community Engagement Manager with a neighborhood survey.
This position is also meant to provide broad exposure to community, real estate, neighborhood, and affordable housing development. The assistant will be invited to various meetings solely for the purpose of observation.
THE WORK
_Oak Grove Neighborhood Development Plan: Assist with the community engagement process via workshops, document & presentation creation, hospitality and meeting coordination, marketing, and being present. _
Review all past neighborhood plans touching the Oak Grove Neighborhood, and all data collecting to date
Work with Oak Grove leadership to schedule workshops and participate in outreach at community events held by others
Coordinate marketing and distribution of invitations to workshops events
Communicate with stakeholders or other invitees for preparation and follow-up of planning activities
Create document of Redevelopment Plan: Includes graphic design, writing, mapping, and info graphics
Maintain a stakeholder contact list
Attend monthly/bi monthly neighborhood events
Create interactive & engaging materials for workshops
During Community Workshops:
Set up and tear down workshop materials
Welcome attendees and assist with sign-in
Facilitate small group discussions (if appropriate)
Conduct resident interviews or surveys
Take notes and photos during meetings
Visit construction sites to observe and support project coordination.
Collect and synthesize data, neighborhood input, and information collection into easily understood documents
Coordinate food & beverages for neighborhood workshops
Create power points to update or “report out” progress to neighborhood residents
Other duties as assigned by Director of Neighborhood Development
Visit construction sites to verify progress of work
Various administrative tasks to both start and close out new construction projects
QUALIFICATIONS
A deep commitment to owning your work
A desire to learn new skills and disciplines and ask questions without hesitation
High capacity for problem solving and adaptation to challenges; tolerance of uncertainty
Excellent written and spoken communication, reasonable comfort in talking to a diverse range of people for the first time
Ability & desire to collaborate with neighborhood residents; strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when interacting with residents, neighborhood leadership, contractors, and project stakeholders.
Ability to take ideas and translate them into info graphics
S KILLS AND KNOWLEDGE ****
Education in Community Development, City Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, or related field preferred.
Strong technology skills and aptitude
Microsoft Office
Ability to become Familiar with local mapping and online record tools
Various online file sharing platforms
Adobe Suite
Basic Graphic Design
File management
Spanish and English speaking skills
Basic photography skills
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
15-40% of time will be spent in the community, regularly subject to environmental conditions such as cold, hot, humid, windy or wet conditions on uneven surfaces.
When not out in the community, work is primarily conducted in a typical office environment with temperature control and natural and artificial light.
Ability to communicate effectively (verbally, in writing, by telephone/ video-conference) with internal/external vendors and stakeholders, and perform customary administrative duties.
Ability to withstand occasional exposure to noise, exposure to dust, and working with commonly present environmental chemicals, fumes or fragrances.
Ability to occasionally navigate through active construction sites.
OTHER DUTIES
Duties may change as organizational needs evolve.