Volunteer Public Service Opportunity

Description:

The City of Lancaster is seeking a committed volunteer to serve on the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Lancaster’s (RACL) Board of Directors. RACL works hand-in-hand with the City of Lancaster to remediate severely blighted properties and redevelop underutilized areas. As part of a five-member board, directors review rehabilitation proposals, advise on investment and operations policies, make decisions on the disposition of properties, and craft strategies for redevelopment.

Service Expectations:

• Adherence to City of Lancaster’s standards for professional conduct.
• Term of service is five (5) years.
• Attendance at bi-monthly regular meetings (six [6] per year) and occasional special meetings.
• Volunteer commitment is estimated at approximately six (6) hours per month.

Requirements:

• Must be a legal adult (18 years and over) and either live in or own and operate an active business within the Lancaster City limits.
• RACL Board Members are also appointed to serve on the City of Lancaster Land Bank Authority. The Land Bank Authority meets immediately before RACL Regular Meetings. The six-hour per month volunteer commitment estimate above includes this added function.

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional qualifications and experience in the real estate sector such as sales, investment, analysis, and development.
• Experience in real estate finance or urban development finance.

Contact for Information:

• Thomas Gilbertson, Acting Executive Director, RACL – 717-723-2382 | tgilbertson@cityoflancasterpa.gov

Applications for Appointment can be submitted here - https://form.jotform.com/cityoflancasterpa/bca-appointment-inquiry