Brew City Match Asset Coordinator

Job Title: Brew City Match Asset Coordinator
Company: Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative
Location: Milwaukee, WI (full-time)

Who We Are
The mission of Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative is to create a strong neighborhood with a variety of homes, public spaces, safe streets, landmark places (schools, churches, community centers, parks) and strong business community to create a vibrant, diverse neighborhood. One of the most diverse communities in Milwaukee, Clarke Square is home to César E. Chávez Drive, a commercial strip that draws Milwaukee residents to shop, eat authentic Mexican food, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.

What You Will Do
We partner with Brew City Match, a program that supports small businesses and property owners looking to locate or already located in target commercial corridors by helping them to develop business plans, find available spaces, and access financial resources to improve their space and operations. As the Brew City Match Asset Coordinator, you will research and maintain a list of business owners and properties available for sale or lease in the area, develop relationships with local institutions and connect entrepreneurs and corridor organizations with resources they offer, recruit, market, and promote Brew City Match and corridor activities, organize collaborative events that promote small businesses and connect them to the broader community, and coordinate and support community cleaning programs and beautification projects.

When You Serve with Us
Earn a $25,500 stipend payable by bimonthly direct deposit.
Earn an additional $6,895 education benefit to pay down qualifying student loan debt or to continue your education.
Access to health insurance program at no premium cost to you.
Available childcare assistance benefit, if eligible.
Participate in a 3-day, in-person leadership conference in Indianapolis, IN, in March 2024.
Receive ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development.

What Your Work Environment Will Be
An 11-month position where you will typically serve 40 hours a week, normally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends. You will report in person at our office and will be required to travel locally for meetings and community events.

We Welcome You to Apply If You
Have lived experience or an interest in working with a diverse group of people.
Identify as any generation but are at least 17 years old.
Possess unexpired proof of status as a US citizen or permanent resident.
Consent to complete a criminal history check, which is required for all candidates. Don’t let this stop you! A criminal record does not mean a person cannot serve, and if this is a concern, reach out to Beth Romeo at bromeo2@lisc.org.
LISC AmeriCorps is available to everyone eligible to serve. We treat all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position is made possible through a partnership between Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), AmeriCorps, and the Historic Mitchell Street BID #4. To learn more about LISC AmeriCorps, visit www.lisc.org/americorps. To learn more about Mitchell Street, visit www.mitchellstreet.com.

Questions or Ready to Apply Now?
Email your resume and optional cover letter to Beth Romeo at bromeo2@lisc.org. Please include the organization name and position you are applying for in your email.