http://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/neighborhoods/leadership-development.page#360fe... Leadership Development We offer leadership development programs that train emerging and established professionals in new ways to lead change in their organizations and communities and enhance the vitality of the city's commercial districts: Neighborhood Leadership Program [016 Neighborhood Leadership Cohort Graduation] Neighborhood Leadership Program We partner with the Coro New York Leadership Center<http://coronewyork.org/> to help staff from community-based organizations across New York City develop leadership skills, learn new approaches to commercial revitalization, and connect to key stakeholders and resources critical to leading change in their organizations and communities. The Neighborhood Leadership Program is made possible by Community Development Block Grant funding through the Avenue NYC program. The nine-month program teaches innovative management strategies, how to support small businesses and strengthen commercial districts, and provides access to a network of over 2,000 engaged alumni making positive change in New York City. How to Apply Applications have closed. Check back for updates on when applications open for next year's program. Neighborhood 360° Fellows [016 Neighborhood 360° Fellows at the Grand Street] Neighborhood 360° Fellows Neighborhood 360° Fellows help community-based organizations complete commercial revitalization projects and connect local stakeholders to City resources. The fellows are paid, full-time community development professionals, community organizers, or planners. We aim to build a network of leaders prepared with commercial revitalization expertise and experience in New York City neighborhoods. If you are interested in receiving updates about the application and learning more about the projects of the current cohort, please complete the program interest form.<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/neighborhoods/neighborhood-360-fellows-interest.page> Who Can Apply We are looking for Fellows who meet these minimum criteria: * New York City resident (within 90 days of the start date) * One or more year(s) of community outreach, organizing, and/or planning experience * Familiar with the placement neighborhoods. The 2018-2019 placement sites can be found below. Host Sites for fellows meet the following minimum criteria: * Nonprofit community-based organization (Business Improvement Districts, local development corporations, merchants associations, and other organizations) operating in New York City and incorporated in New York State * Able to assist in recruiting candidates and interviewing finalist fellow applicants * Able to provide the fellow with a desk and supporting equipment (i.e. computer and access to organization’s phone) * Please note: The 2018-2019 host sites have been selected. See the section below for more information on when host site applications will open. Read the complete Neighborhood 360° Fellows program guidelines for details on projects and how to apply.<file:///assets/sbs/downloads/pdf/neighborhoods/ndd-n360_fellows_program_guidelines_open_app_1.29.18.pdf> What Fellows Will Do Neighborhood 360° Fellows are placed in New York City community-based organizations for 10 months to implement impactful commercial revitalization projects and better connect their stakeholders to City resources. Types of projects include: * Business Attraction/Retention: Attract new businesses or retain existing businesses in order to ensure commercial corridors have a diverse retail mix to better serve the community and reduce the retail vacancy rate. * Merchant Organizing: Lead the strategic planning, outreach, and organizing efforts to create a new, or revitalize an existing merchants association. * Placemaking: Cultivate a sense of place that capitalizes on the unique characteristics of the commercial corridor, incorporating key traits of the neighborhood and activating public space for the community. Current Projects: An overview of the 2018-2019 host sites and projects can be found below. Meet the Neighborhood 360° Fellows and learn about their projects.<file:///assets/sbs/downloads/pdf/neighborhoods/N360_Fellow_Profiles.pdf> How To Apply Applications to become a host site have closed. Applications to host a 2019-2020 Neighborhood 360° Fellow will open fall of 2018. Applications to become a fellow are open. The application process involves two steps: 1. Review the 2018-2019 host site placements and projects below. 2. Go to the Neighborhood 360° Fellows application page<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/neighborhoods/neighborhood-360-fellows-app.page>, complete the form, and submit the following documents: o Your resume o Statement of interest - in no more than two pages, tell us why you are interested in working with the two host sites you selected in the application and what about your background and experiences have prepared you to be a Neighborhood 360° Fellow at both of these sites. If you have not reviewed the host site placement and proposed project information in the section below, please do so before submitting your application. o Outreach plan - in no more than two pages, address the mentioned challenge in the 360ville neighborhood profile<http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/downloads/pdf/neighborhood_development/n360fellows_neighborhood_profile.pdf>. Be sure to include in your plan a timeline for implementation, key stakeholders, ideas for actions or projects, and sample outcomes for impact measurement. o Letter of recommendation o Contact information for an additional reference (optional) Applications are due by March 4, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an information session where staff will provide a comprehensive overview of the program and walk prospective applicants through the application process. Please be advised that the Prospective Fellow Meet & Greet on March 1 will be held at the offices of the NYC Department of Small Business Services, 110 William Street in Lower Manhattan. * Webinar: Friday, February 9, 12:30PM - 1:30 PM (RSVP<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neighborhood-360-fellows-program-info-session-webinar-tickets-42318789639>) * Webinar: Tuesday, February 13, 1:00PM - 2:00PM (RSVP<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neighborhood-360-fellows-program-info-session-webinar-tickets-42318789639>) * Webinar: Wednesday, February 21, 12:00PM - 1:00PM (RSVP<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neighborhood-360-fellows-program-info-session-webinar-tickets-42478919592>) * Neighborhood 360° Fellow Meet & Greet: Thursday, March 1, 5:30PM - 7:30PM (RSVP<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neighborhood-360-fellows-program-info-session-tickets-42318787633>) 2018-2019 Host Sites Contact us for more information.<file:///site/sbs/neighborhoods/contact.page>