Principal, Inclusive Cities
Company: HR&A Advisors
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: January 28, 2023
Job Description:
ABOUT US ------- HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an
employee-owned company advising public, private, non-profit, and
philanthropic clients on how to increase opportunity and advance
quality of life in cities.------ - -We believe in creating vital
places, building more equitable and resilient communities, and
improving people's lives.--------- - -From Brooklyn to Los Angeles,
we have guided hundreds of clients in transforming real estate and
economic development concepts, and public infrastructure, first
into actionable plans then into job-producing,
community-strengthening assets.--- - -Our clients include real
estate owners and investors, hospitals and universities, cultural
institutions and philanthropies, community development
organizations and governments.--- - -HR&A has offices in
Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, and Washington
D.C. We come from diverse backgrounds, have a breadth of lived
experience, and share a passion for cities. We are former city
officials, executive directors, planners, lawyers, architects, and
economists.------ - - - -Learn more about careers at HR&A on
our website . - - -THE WORK- HR&A's Inclusive Cities practice
leverages our deep understanding of government, knowledge of local
and private economic forces, and analytical rigor to promote social
and economic justice. - -We center racial equity and economic
justice in economic development, policy and planning. We help our
clients to identify who will benefit from economic development
initiatives and show them how to design and execute more equitable
projects, neighborhoods, and cities. We engage communities and
grassroots organizations through deep engagement, and through that
process, we build new trust and durable partnerships. We launch new
programs and community-driven projects to increase awareness and
participation in our civic discourse, which is essential to
shifting traditional economic development paradigms. We embolden
visionary public servants with the tools they need to embed equity
into their policy and practice. We serve as a bridge between ideas
and implementation in truly changing systems, from workforce
development to criminal justice, so that lives are changed for the
better. -To learn more about the Inclusive Cities practice and
recent/current projects, visit . -ABOUT YOU - - -
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience, including
working with public sector leaders and/or community-based
organizations at the city, county, state, and/or federal level.
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- Knowledge of the issues confronting Southern California, local
stakeholders, and issue areas of the Inclusive Cities practice;
with additional emphasis for candidates that bring demonstrated
creditability with Southern California public, philanthropic, and
community-based organizations -
- Proven leadership abilities marked by being innovative,
collaborative, decisive; and possess a reputation for getting
things done;--- - -
- Quantitative expertise and the ability to interpret technical
analysis to serve our clients, including an understanding of its
limitations and a commitment to using it to quantify the ways in
which inequity persists in cities and to project the impact of new
policies and programs. -
- Strong interpersonal skills that reflect honesty, integrity,
respect, inspiration and teamwork -
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to inspire
confidence and passion with both internal and external audiences
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- Strong budgeting and financial management skills -
- Ability to "manage up" and meet the demands and agendas of
multiple executive leads, while giving them honest and direct
advice to advance firm initiatives and manage risk. - -
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills before multiple
types of audiences -
- Experience with complex stakeholder and project management
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- Patience, a sense of humor, humility, and willingness to be a
leader and inspire HR&A staff and Inclusive Cities practice as
an intellectual and professional home within the firm; and to
facilitate full participation and leadership by staff and partners
alike. -THE ROLE - HR&A Advisors is seeking a leader to join
our Los Angeles office and help build our Inclusive Cities
practice. Strong candidates will bring 10 years of experience in a
field that intersects with urban policy and planning, deep history
and strong connections in Los Angeles, and an understanding of the
interrelated systems that perpetuate racial disparity and
inequitable economic development. The Principal, Inclusive Cities
will identify and manage projects, build new relationships, and
find creative ways to be of service to a diverse list of clients.
The Principal will serve as a thought partner in the development of
Partner Judy Taylor's work on economic development and
anti-displacement strategies, value capture, transit-orient
development, and wealth generation as well as support the growth of
Partner Andrea Batista Schlesinger's Inclusive Cities practice.
HR&A's Inclusive Cities practice centers racial equity and
economic justice in economic development, policy, and planning.
Leveraging analytic rigor and meaningful community engagement, we
work with partners inside and outside of government to disrupt the
traditional processes of economic development, build greater
political power for marginalized communities, increase
accountability of local governments, and institutionalize
mechanisms for more just and equitable cities. We welcome
candidates who crave impact and thrive in mission-driven,
stimulating environments. -At HR&A, Principals manage multiple
projects and business development efforts concurrently. Project
timelines and scopes are highly variable at HR&A and often span
between several weeks and several months, with Principals managing
between three and six projects at a given time. They will be
responsible for: - -
- Creating project work plans, - -
- Managing project budgets, - -
- Directing the analytical work of project teams, - -
- Ensuring the quality and timeliness of deliverables, - -
- And developing productive working relationships with clients. -
-Responsibilities of the Inclusive Cities Principal will also
include: -
- Close partnership with Los Angeles Office Partners to support
the growth, strategy, and concurrent priorities of the Inclusive
Cities practice. - -
- Serve as a leader in the Inclusive Cities practice by building
external and internal relationships, identifying and implementing
new project types and services that can help serve those on the
front lines in the work to make cities equitable and just. - -
- Represent HR&A and the Inclusive Cities practice externally
at events, professional associations, and in networks. - -
- Develop and manage tools and methodologies that support the
growth of the Inclusive Cities practice and upend traditional
approaches to economic development consulting such that the firm's
overall work and other practice areas are enriched. - -
- Engage in internal firmwide activities that advance -
- Train and mentor staff across the firm, including in multiple
offices. -EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - We are looking for candidates with
management and leadership experience in the public, private, or
non-profit sector, brings deep curiosity about the challenges
facing cities today, and a passion for equity and systems change. -
-Successful candidates: - -
- Possess exceptional critical thinking skills, a deep curiosity
about the challenges and opportunities of economic opportunity,
quality of life, and the built environment, and a commitment to
proactively address and advance racial justice, equity, and
anti-racism. -
- Have a deep understanding of the social, political and economic
context of the Los Angeles region. -
- Bring a strong background and/or foundation in economic
development, public policy, city government, real estate analysis
or nonprofit management as an important reference point for our
work. -
- Bring experience in consulting or comparable client-facing
functions in a relevant field and/or a leadership setting within a
social justice-focused organization or local government agency such
that they can demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects at
one time in ways that are impactful, adaptive, persuasive. -
- Experience managing fast-paced, collaborative project teams. -
- Possess substantial writing and presentation skills, sufficient
poise for direct client interaction, and mentorship capabilities. -
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- Are ambitious and creative about new ways in which our firm's
knowledge and expertise can be deployed. - -COMPENSATION - The
salary range---for this position is $149,500. We offer competitive
compensation packages, based on qualifications and experience.---
We are an employee-owned company, meaning you will have the
opportunity to benefit from the firm's growth over time through
participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Each year, the
firm will contribute funds to this long-term wealth-building
account and may make contributions to other retirement accounts. We
also provide a comprehensive benefits package that goes well beyond
coverage of 90-95% of healthcare premiums, and dental and vision
coverage. -HOW TO APPLY - HR&A is committed to attracting and
retaining a talented, diverse, competitive team of professionals
dedicated to solving the challenges of urban life. Women, people of
color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with
disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document
(maximum of 2 pages) online at . Applications without a cover lever
will not be reviewed. -We ask that you submit a version of your
resume that has your school information removed. There is no need
to reformat your resume, and you should leave your degree (e.g.
"B.A. Communications"). But please remove all undergraduate and
graduate school name references. This request is part of our
ongoing work to build a hiring system that is free from bias and
based on candidate merit and performance in the hiring process.
-All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment
without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status or
any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. -For
more information, please contact us at .--- -
Keywords: HR&A Advisors, Los Angeles , Principal, Inclusive Cities, Education / Teaching , Los Angeles, California
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