Assistant Director Public Relations

#### GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) is a public authority responsible for turning Detroit’s vacant, abandoned, and foreclosed property back to productive use. Currently, the DLBA manages an inventory of approximately 56,000 properties through various programs, including auction and side-lot sales, community partnerships, and has robust legal and financial management functions in place to support those efforts. The DLBA thrives on a culture of openness, trust, and integrity. Ethical behavior is a staple of any successful organization, a team effort that involves the participation and support of every employee and everyone who interacts with us. Our goal is to conduct business fairly, impartially, in an ethical manner, and in complete compliance with the law. We promote a trustworthy and honest culture, and we will reinforce the vision of that standard throughout the organization.

The Detroit Land Bank Authority is seeking an Assistant Director, Public Relations and Community Engagement. This individual will be a key member of the DLBA team that will support the Chief Executive Officer (or her designated designee) in the development and implementation of the DLBA’s communication plans and policies; and will also provide leadership, direction, and management to the key functions including Media Relations, Social Media presence, and City Council Relations. The Assistant Director should foster an employee-oriented, technology-enabled, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and ongoing improvement.

#### ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This individual is expected to possess a demonstrated track record of success in leadership roles requiring delivery of multiple tasks and balancing multiple priorities. The ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people, junior and senior staff, and both internal and external customers wi