Director of Impact Analysis & Research: Delaware River Waterfront Corporation

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is the nonprofit leading the development and programming of the six-mile Central Delaware River Waterfront, with parks like Spruce Street Harbor Park to the Race Street Pier and the forthcoming Penn’s Landing Park. We are an innovative organization redefining how cities use public space both in Philadelphia and nationally. As we grow, we are seeking a Director of Impact Analysis and Research to help launch a new initiative focused on measuring, responding to, and communicating DRWC’s impact. The Director will work closely with other DRWC staff members and stakeholders advance the transformation of the waterfront into a vibrant, authentic, and essential part of Philadelphia’s cultural and urban fabric.DRWC is an inclusionary organization that values and promotes diversity in all aspects of its operations. The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, gender, religion, handicap, or sexual orientation.Position Description:This new position, which will report to the Senior Vice President for Strategic Planning and Real Estate Development, will help launch a new strategic initiative for the organization focused on expanding DRWC’s capacity for and expertise in data analysis and evaluation. This initiative will bolster DRWC’s ability to accurately measure the impact of its work, respond effectively and efficiently to changing conditions and feedback, and share the story of the Waterfront with the wider community.Responsibilities:Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of a new strategy and architecture for data collection, storage, organization, and analysis for the corporation.Source the appropriate technological resources for this effort and oversee their implementation within the organization including developing the necessary training, policies, and procedures for effective staff and user engagement.Coordinate across departments to identify, organize, and integrate information sources and flows including:Park usage: identify new and expand existing methods for tracking visitation to DRWC parks and attractions, including demographics, accessibility, etc.Asset management: catalogue and map physical assets to aid in life cycle analysis, budgeting and scheduling for regular maintenance and capital replacement.Community stakeholders and partnerships: establish record of relationships with community members, project stakeholders, programming partners, and other individuals and groups with whom DRWC regular communicates and does business.Relevant data from external sources, including city, state, and national agencies and partner organizations.Develop and implement strategy for evaluating departmental and organization-wide impact, including establishing shared goals, regular check-in points for analysis, and internal and external feedback loops.Assist with communicating the impact of DRWC’s work to external audiences through contribution to DRWC’s annual report and web and social media content, as well as white papers, working groups, and conferences focusing on sharing with and learning from peers across the broader fields of placemaking, planning and development, place stewardship, and economic development.Assist with the development of the annual operating and capital budgets.Assist with fundraising and grant-writing, providing relevant metrics.Assist with research necessary for establishment of a Business Improvement District or similar form of sustainable revenue generating organization.Foster an internal environment of collaboration, learning, and improvement to achieve shared goals for the organization, the Waterfront, and the city.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or higher and at least five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Relevant professional experience in research, data analysis, and database use and development.Strong leadership skills, with proven experience leading initiatives and collaborating with a diverse cross-section of team membersAbility to manage multiple projects with overlapping schedules and deadlinesExcellent oral and written communications skillsUnderstanding of and interest in public space development and management, urban economic development, and real estate development and management
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