Job Opening: Executive Director; Albany County
/ALBANY COUNTY LAND BANK
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Albany County Land Bank (ACLB) is seeking its next Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for leading ACLB to further its mission and public purpose. In consultation with ACLB’s Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of ACLB’s policies, programs, and operations.
The Albany County Land Bank Corporation was established in 2014 by Albany County to facilitate the process of acquiring, improving, and redistributing tax-foreclosed, vacant, or abandoned properties. ACLB is a nonprofit organization committed to revitalizing neighborhoods and strengthening communities throughout Albany County. ACLB works closely with state and local government, non-profits, residents, community groups, and responsible developers and investors to return properties to productive use and support community development. ACLB has grown to become one of the largest and most active land banks in New York State.
To learn more about this opportunity, go to: https://www.albanycountylandbank.org/employment-opportunities
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