DS4SI is hiring!
Cedric Douglas engages passers-by during DS4SI’s Making Planning Processes Public
Full time Creative Civic Engagement Design Lead (Principal)
APPLY BY JANUARY 13TH, 11:59PM.
At DS4SI, we deeply believe in the right of the public to shape their surroundings and everyday life. Our civic engagement projects are dedicated to finding creative ways for community members to engage each other in imagining the spaces they want to live, work and play in, and the futures they want to build together. We aim to create unique opportunities for residents, artists, activists, merchants and others to both imagine and advocate for equitable development and civic life. Our Creative Civic Engagement Design Lead is responsible for the design, development and documentation of all of our civic engagement projects.
Additionally, all principals of DS4SI participate in project design and implementation, fund development and organizational development. Additionally, principals are responsible for securing projects and contracts as well as reporting on the projects they lead.
Key Responsibilities
Communicating with partners and clients to co-design and deliver high quality, interactive and accessible engagement experiences
Co-creating civic engagement activities and participatory action research projects that ensure real community input in civic projects
Project management from design through implementation and documentation
Supervising artists and community members collaborating on civic engagement
Developing new clients and methodologies
Qualifications
At least 3 years of experience in community engaged arts, community/urban development, civic engagement design, community organizing or related activity
At least 2 years of experience in project management
Experience working in public in ways that facilitate dialog, engage passers-by and welcome a diversity of experiences, opinions and backgrounds
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong time and task management skills
Genuine commitment and sensitivity to residents and community issues
Respect for economic and cultural diversity, experience working with diverse groups of people
Highly motivated and independent, yet team-oriented
Must be able to work occasional weekends and evenings
Must be willing to work onsite in Boston (office is currently open, working remotely is fine until conditions improve and a vaccine is available)
Must be available for occasional travel (post Covid-19 vaccine, when travel is safe)
Reliable transportation a plus (not required)
Computer and other standard office equipment skills sufficient to prepare flyers and other communications, maintain databases, run zoom meetings, update social media, etc.
Additional Skills and Experience
Background in 2 and/or 3D design a strong plus
Background in design research and/or Participatory Action Research a strong plus
Bilingual (particularly English/Spanish) a strong plus
Background in training facilitation and/or community development a plus
Salary and Benefits
Salary range is $43,000-$60,000 based on skills and experience. This is a full-time, benefited position.
To Apply
Apply online HERE via our fiscal sponsor, TSNE MissionWorks. You will need to attach a CV or resume and paste in a cover letter.
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