Land Bank Authority - Interim Director

Position Opening - Interim Director

Detroit Land Bank Authority

The City of Detroit, under the provisions of the State Act 258 of 2003, has established a Land Bank Authority for the purpose of assembling and clearing properties, returning vacant property to productive use, accelerating development activity, promoting economic growth, supporting the planning process and reducing neighborhood blight.

The Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) is governed by a seven-member board appointed by the Mayor and City Council. A legal firm has been retained to draft the Articles of Incorporation, by-laws and other required documents. The board now seeks applicants for the position of Interim Director to assist in the start-up of the Authority. The board also intends to initiate the process for the hiring of a permanent Executive Director, to be concluded within the next 60-90 days.

Position Description

The Interim Executive Director will have primary responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the DLBA, including the following:

• Assist the board in the development of a mission statement, goals and objectives, and adoption of by-laws.
• Work with the board on establishing a principal office.
• Establish bank accounts/banking arrangements.
• Prepare a preliminary budget and cash flow projections.
• Develop financial systems for budget monitoring and oversight.
• Identify staffing requirements.
• Assist the board in developing personnel policies and procedures.
• Work with property owners in the public and private sectors to identify appropriate properties for transfer to the DLBA.
• Interface with the State and County land bank authorities on the transfer of properties to the DLBA.
• Work with the board on establishing priorities, policies and procedures for the acquisition, management and disposition of properties.
• Create systems to organize and manage properties under its control.
• Develop policies and procedures for contracting and procurement.
• Interface with developers, non-profits, community development corporations, businesses and neighborhood residents on their plans and proposals, as directed by the board.
• Prepare reports of program activities and outcomes.
• Manage other operational aspects of the Authority.

Skill Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Urban Planning, Community Development or related field.
• At least 10 years experience in the areas of community development, real estate and finance.
• Extensive land use planning experience, with direct experience with vacant property systems preferred.
• Familiarity with the establishment and function of land banks.
• Knowledge of national best practices for addressing vacant properties.
• Demonstrated understanding of real estate transactions and other community development business and financial considerations.
• Experience in working with community development groups, grassroots organizations and the nonprofit sector.
• Experience in the areas of policy analysis and advocacy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills.

This is a contractual position at an annual salary range of $60,000 to $90,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Interviews begin immediately. Interested persons should send a cover letter and resume to Warren Palmer, Interim Chair, Detroit Land Bank Authority, Planning and Development Department, 2300 Cadillac Tower Building, Detroit, MI 48226 or via email to WPalmer@detroitmi.gov. No phone calls please. Submissions due by close of business on Friday, September 4, 2009.

Detroit residency preferred.

The Detroit Land Bank Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

YMCA HIRING

Case Manager/Social Worker

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit – Corporate Offices 10900 Harper Avenue Detroit, MI 48213

$15 - $18 per hour (Part-Time 20 – 28 hours per week)

Program Coordinator YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit – Metropolitan Youth Collaborative 10900 Harper Avenue Detroit, MI 48213 $10.60 - $13.25 per hour (Part-Time 20 – 28 hours per week) Program Administrator YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit – Metropolitan Youth Collaborative 10900 Harper Avenue Detroit, MI 48213 $10.60 - $13.25 per hour (Part-Time 20 – 40 hours per week) Resumes to: Latitia McCree, Executive Director of Education and Outreach Services YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit 10900 Harper Avenue Detroit, MI 48213 Lmccree@ymcametrodetroit.org

Job List

“We are shaped and fashioned by what we love”-Goethe

North Brothers Ford 33300 Ford; Westland-Dispatcher

Pars Ice Cream 24436 Van Born; Dearborn Heights-Office/Clerical

Chartwells Dining 1500 Lexington Blvd; Royal Oak-Food Service Subs 248 435 8500 ext 1123

Credit Union One 400 E. Nine Mile; Ferndale-Tellers (pt), Call Center Reps., Cash Dept. Team Leader

Crowne Plaza 1500 Opdyke; Auburn Hills-Housekeeper, Line Cook

Collex Collision 921 Brown;Orion Twp.-Customer Service Rep.@ 10/hr (must type 40wpm)

Blvd. Health Center 3500 South Blvd; Troy-Painter/Laborer 248 852 7800

Pontiac Veterinary Hospital 44688 Woodward; Pontiac 248 332 0287

Dialogue Marketing University; Auburn Hills-Call Center Agents for Troy, Auburn Hills 8.50-10.00/hr must have call center experience

Link Engineering 13840 Elmira; Detroit-Receptionist

Fitness USA 29444 Woodward; Royal Oak-Fitness Instructors will train @9/hr 248 548 3700

My Cousin’s New York Pizzeria; Bloomfield Hills-Pizza Maker 248 321 1030

8/20/09 Jo-Ann Fabric Job Fair 44740 Ford; Canton-Mgrs 8am-6pm

19823 Wedgewood Dr.; Grosse Pointe Woods-Janitorial Supervisor

Lois Cleaners 31221 Southfield; Beverly Hills-Shirt Presser

Village Green 1369 Fort; Lincoln Park-Maintenance

Bloomfield Hills School District 4175 Andover; Bloomfield Hills-Custodian @ 11.05/hr

Wimsatt Bldg. Materials 33663 Mound; Sterling Heights

Warrior Sports 32125 Hollingsworth; Warren-Warehouse Workers @ 9/hr

Alternatives For Girls Hiring

Alternatives For Girls

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer Department: Administration

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer FLSA Status: Exempt

Date: 8-11-09

SUMMARY: The Chief Operating Officer reports to the Chief Executive Officer, and is responsible for day-to-day operations of AFG’s direct service programs and facilities, compliance by AFG’s programs with agency policies and public law, development and implementation of long-term program planning, and ongoing evaluation of program services. The Chief Operating Officer works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, and supports and motivates agency staff members to ensure that AFG fulfills the agency mission.

Position is full-time.

Alternatives For Girls

Job Description

Job Title: Major Gifts Officer Department: Administration

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer FLSA Status: Exempt

Date: 7-11-09

SUMMARY

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for securing financial gifts from individuals, family foundations, and corporations, to insure that AFG has the financial capacity to fulfill the agency’s mission. The MGO works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and development team to successfully solicit major support from individual donors, foundations, and other private sources.

Send Resume to: HR Manager

903 W. Grand Blvd

Detroit, Mi 48208-2365

Fax 313-361-8938 sbelchunas@alternativesforgirls.org

Vending Opportunity

A Clarion Call To Community Leaders

By: Khary WAE Frazier General Population

This Is Our Moment!

My heart tells me that the current economic crisis, recent youth violence, divisive community and negative family climate dictates it is time for re-birthing our community and developing new visionary community leadership. To that end General Population recently approached FOCUS: HOPE and an assembly of local professionals who have agreed to an innovative collaborative marketing strategy that utilizes Metro-Detroit's emerging entertainment marketplace and our unique upscale urban consumer.

I realize that as an established Non-Profit organization you have great ideas and initiatives and access to funding will get them off the ground and into the community where they are needed.

HERE'S YOUR SOLUTION!

An opportunity to partner with a major Non-Profit Organization with a known legacy for success while surrounding yourself with a professional support system that will create awareness and visibility. This ability to outsource a major promotional and public relations marketing events budget allows you to give your existing corporate funders access to a new experience to reach a specific demographic.

FUND RAISING MADE EASY!

This is where profit meets purpose. Detroit has a challenge and the battle is the way we perceive ourselves. That is way we have created this amazing event to targets a diverse and eclectic crowd and is structured to re-calibrate the community consciousness from fear (created by recent events) to hope, to faith in their ability to attract prosperity and success. This celebration will shift the general populace mindset from victim to victor through a series of purposeful strategic publicity and promotional activities created around you and your work.

I truly cherish your work and the dedication that your organization gives to Metro-Detroit and I look forward to working with you.

HOT SUMMER NIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL...

HOSTED BY FOCUS: HOPE

&

CO-HOSTED BY Y.O.U.

SATURDAY AUGUST 22, 2009 AT FOCUS: HOPE 1320 Oakman Blvd. Detroit, MI 48238

FEATURING ONE MAJOR DETROIT NATIONAL TRAILBLAZER WITH PERFORMACES BY SEVEN (7) LOCAL ACTS THAT WILL BLEND THE STYLES OF JAZZ, HIP HOP, SOUL, ROCK, SPOKEN-WORD AND BLUES.

PARTNERSHIPS ARE LIMITED

Contact: 313-598-0408 or kharyfrazier@yahoo.com FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Jobs

“A smile is like a boomerang throw one and it always comes back to you”

Michigan Catholic Credit Union 255 E. Maple; Troy-Collector

City of Livonia 33000 Civic Center Dr. 3^rd floor; Livonia-School Crossing Guard @9/hr

Alpine Cleaners 37454 five Mile Rd; Livonia-Mgr 734 591 6166

Star Delicatessen 24555 Twelve Mile; Southfield-Stock & Clean Up 248 352 7377

The Hayman Company 5700 Crooks Rd. Suite 400; Troy-Accounting Asst.

100 Hazelcrest; Hazel Park-Housekeeper

Snowbelt Services 28911 Grand River; Farmington Hills-Groundskeepers 248 474 6167

Havenwyck Hospital-Chief Cook 248 520 2767-Kim Champion

41570 Hayes; Clinton township-Telemarketer/Receptionist apply 9-11:30am

Piper Industries 15930 Common; Roseville-Assemblers @ 7.50/hr 20hrs

Events

8/27 Osborn Community Mtg. Our Lady of Good Counsel 17142 Rowe; Detroit 6-8pm

Free Summer Food Service for children 18 & under (313 876 4850) for more info

JOBS

“The man who finds truth lights a torch”-Ingersoll

26822 Coolidge Hwy; Huntington Woods-Seamstress (pt)

City of Dearborn 4500 Maple; Dearborn-Facility Maintenance Worker

Bortz Health Care 11700 Ten Mile; Warren-Bookkeeper

Arjuna 20050 West Rd; Woodhaven-Night Baker

College for Creative Studies 201 E. Kirby; Detroit-Accounting Asst. (pt)

City of Troy 500 W. Big Beaver; Troy-Office Asst. @ 9/hr (pt) must type 40wpm

Wind Song Apt. 860 E. Walton Blvd;-Grounds Tech. (pt)

Newman Courts 630 Kettering; Pontiac-Grounds Tech 248 373 7298

Outback Steak House 1880 S. Rochester Rd; Rochester Hills-Cooks, Servers, Hostess apply after 2pm

Davey Commercial Grounds Mgt 751 Orchard Lake-Landscape Laborers 248 332 6690

Wimsatt Building Materials 1131 Sylvertis; Waterford/33663 Mound; Sterling Heights-Delivery Laborer (must have CDL)

Wee Discover Child Daycare 920 N. Williams Lake; Waterford-Asst. Caregiver 248 886 0011

Delaware North Detroit Metro Airport Bldg. 513 W. Service Rd; Romulus-Food/Beverage Cashiers, Utility Workers

Saturn of Plymouth 9301 Massey Dr; Plymouth-Receptionist/Back Up Cashier Donna-contact

Fitness USA (Ladies Division) 30000 Telegraph; Southfield-Fitness instructors @ 9/hr apply on 8/4/09 248 356 6700

12375 Merriman; Livonia-Auto Body Tech

Probility Physical Therapy; Ann Arbor-Receptionist

ABC Student Transportation12680 Westwood; Detroit-bus Drivers (must have CDLw/BPS endorsement) 835 2700

SSI Technology 1235 Spartan; Madison Heights-Assembly (electronic &mechanical) 248 582 0600

Control Technique Inc. 41200 Technology Park Dr; Sterling Heights-Purchasing Clerk (entry level) 586 254 4203

Kids for Less Northland Mall; Southfield-Cashiers

GF Cucina’s 37867 Mound; Sterling Heights-Cook

Venture Global Engineering 42500 Mound-Mold Maker (must have experience)

22950 Hall Rd; Clinton Township-Oil & Lube Tech.

8/4/09 Hanson’s Windows Open House 1000 Tech Row; Madison Heights-Customer Service, Marketing, Trade Show Assts., 2pm 248 581 3030 ext 177

Painters Supply & Equipment 22134 Van Dyke; Warren-Driver (pt) will train

586 726 0606-Dental Receptionist (pt) no exp. necessary

Events

8/18/09 Community House Job Strategies Seminar 380 S. Bates; Birmingham 6:30-9pm 248 644 5832 ($5)

Election Day Resources

RESOURCES:

Detroit Election Commission

2978 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48202-3069
(313) 876-0212

League of Women Voters
1420 Washington Blvd
Detroit, MI 48226-1718
(313) 962-0905

Detroit Branch NAACP
8220 Second Avenue ***New Address***
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 871-2087 Main

(313) 664-2424 Voter Hotline

Polling Locations
http://www.publius.org/

WE THE PEOPLE - Who Do Not Vote

WE THE PEOPLE - Who Do Not Vote
By Tiffany D. Tilley

As a country, we officially began voting in 1776. You had to be a property owner to legitimately have voting rights. In 1868, the 14th Amendment recognized that African Americans have citizenship, although we were still denied the right to vote. It wasn't until 1920, that the

19th Amendment was added giving women the right to vote in the United States. In 1964 and 1965 during the height of the Civil Rights Era, additional Amendments were added to ensure that no one would be denied the right to vote because they could not pay the polling taxes, pass the literacy tests and other obstacles that prevented citizens from voting. Most of these obstacle were set in place to ensure that minorities and the impoverished could not make decisions that affected their lifestyle, environment and current conditions. We have come a long way to ensure equality and freedom in this country, yet we still have a long way to go.

Today, Detroit's populace comprises approximately 871,121 residents, 83% are African American, slightly over half of the population are women and over 600,000 are registered voters. So why are there only 100,000 or so voters turning out to the polls to make decisions for over 800,000? Why do we not vote?

Truly there must be a mis-education about the power of the vote. There must be a profound denial in the thoughts of people who think their vote does not count. In this election, there will be Detroiters who sit back and complain about leadership, yet do nothing to help get the right leadership elected. People who complain that there is no change, yet they cast no vote.

If we the people love this city, our neighborhoods, our schools, our democracy, our culture and our diversity, then we must vote. We must encourage those who have lost hope in our system to vote. We must come together to define this change that we so desperately need in order for our youth to be successful and prepared for a global economy. We must give them something more than is embodied in their present, a failing school system, an abundance of crime and poverty. We must show them the evidence of strong communities, strong families and generational wealth. I am challenging everyone today to become a part of the movement going on in this city, let's not end the momentum with the Obama race. This race directly effects your city services and your lifestyle. Cast your vote for a stronger Detroit.

City Council Incumbent Bio's

I asked for several bio's of current members of the Detroit City Council. Two were returned. Many times, as citizens, we only see what the media feeds us. I wanted to share with you some inside information so that you can make a better choice when you go to vote on Tuesday. It is up to you as a voter to get to know your elected officials, build relationships with them and hold them accountable, when need be. In order to change this city back into the jewel we desire, we MUST work together!

~Tiffany

Councilwoman Alberta Tinsley - Talabi

Alberta Tinsley-Talabi epitomizes the true essence of reaching back and helping others. Her countless acts of kindness are demonstrated even when the cameras are not rolling. From going into her own refrigerator to feed the hungry and homeless to organizing a spontaneous back to school drive for neighborhood kids, Alberta Tinsley-Talabi has a heart for the people.

Elected to the Detroit City Council in 1993, Councilwoman Alberta Tinsley-Talabi is committed to providing the necessary tools and programming to improve the quality of life for individuals and families. Her desire to improve public safety and clean up the city’s image has lead her to promote several initiatives that set the tone of her public service agenda.

Always focusing on building a better Detroit, Councilwoman Tinsley-Talabi has diligently campaigned to help ensure residents have a fair chance in life. Therefore she was key in founding the Coalition Against Billboard Advertising of Alcohol and Tobacco (CABAAT), the first organization in the nation to identify and speak against the proliferation of alcohol and tobacco billboard advertising in African American neighborhoods. She also initiated the establishment of the Office of Targeted Business, a division of the Finance Department that monitors contract inclusion for small businesses in the city of Detroit.

In an effort to reduce the consumption of alcohol in Detroit by at least 50 percent, Councilwoman Tinsley-Talabi established the “City Council Task Force and Policy Panel on Substance Abuse Prevention” and developed the “Denounce the 40-Ounce” campaign. This initiative has evolved into the Partnership for a Drug-Free Detroit.

Most recently, Councilwoman Tinsley-Talabi opened the doors to the newly renovated Mack Alive Resource Center. As the founder of Mack Alive (founded in 1991) the Councilwoman’s vision has been and continues on to revitalize the community from an economic and psychological point of view. It is her belief that if you can get a person to change how they feel about themselves on the inside, then the change will eventually manifest and pour out into their individual lives, families and the community at large.


Alberta Tinsley-Talabi personifies the modern day version of a Proverb 31 Woman. For she cares for her family and her community.

Councilwoman JoAnne Watson

Dr. JoAnn Watson is serving her first full term as a Member of the Detroit City Council, where she has sponsored more than 1,000 laws in 5 years, including: a ban on hand-held cell phones while driving, a ban on smoking in public places, and a law demanding that Detroit’s incinerator close and that the city institute citywide curbside recycling, among other progressive initiatives. She is the only woman to serve as the Executive Director of the Detroit NAACP. She was appointed as vice chair of the Detroit Human Rights Commission by Mayor Coleman A. Young and chaired Women’s Equality Day Celebrations in the City of Detroit for a decade. Formerly, she was a local and national YWCA executive. Prior to her election, Council Member Watson was Public Policy Liaison for Congressman John Conyers, and was a co-founder of the Coalition for Health Care Equity. She has hosted an award-winning radio/television talk show “Wake Up Detroit!” for nearly two decades, and has traveled throughout the Continent of Africa, the USSR, the Republic of Georgia, the Caribbean and nearly all 50 states.

Council Member Watson earned a Journalism Degree from the University of Michigan, where she was active with the peace and justice movement. Currently, she is a board member with: ACLU, NAACP, Vice-President of The Detroit Wayne County Health Authority, Every Church a Peace Church and SEMCOG. Watson is the mother of four and has garnered more than 800 awards, including an Honorary Doctorate. She holds Lifetime Achievement Awards from the YWCA, the NAACP, the Detroit Human Rights Commission, the SCLC, and a National Award from the National Conference of Negro Women. She has authored hundreds of columns, articles, and books including: Should America Pay? The ABC’s of School Finance, Reparations Ray Jenkins’ 40-year quest for 40 acres and a Mule & an urban agenda, which she presented to then Presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama earlier this year. Watson is currently helping thousands of citizens avoid foreclosures and water shut-offs & chairs the Anti-Foreclosure Committee of the 2008 Tri-County Summit. Council Member Watson has also played a key role in combating scrap metal thieves by sponsoring 4 tough laws & working closely w/ law enforcers & lately, she has unexpectedly become a ‘go-to’ person for citizens suffering from home invasions & slow police response.

Council Member Watson led the way to fund 4000 summer youth jobs in 2007 & 2008; she provided leadership to re-open the Dexter-Elmhurst Center & works with the Dr. Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, to sustain the African World Festival as the “signature” Ethnic Festival on Detroit’s Riverfront. Council Member Watson is sponsoring two young Detroiters who are studying at the Latin American School of Medicine in Cuba, which provides free tuition and lodging for African American Physicians-in training- who commit to return to Detroit and she has been “The” voice fighting to close the city’s Incinerator & she has sponsored laws and budget actions to launch citywide Recycling. Watson has sponsored legislation calling for Universal-Single Payer Health care & has sponsored a Resolution calling for a cabinet-level Peace Office to be established in the U.S.A. During the 1980’s she co-founded Peace Links in Detroit (with the Hon. Erma Henderson and the Hon. Maryann Mahaffey), and she visited Moscow, Leningrad and Tbilisi, Georgia in 1989 as a delegate with Women for a Meaningful Summit, traveling with the Hon. Millie Jeffrey and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow.