Community Development Coordinator
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Description
To support regional community and economic recovery and resiliency planning activities throughout the six-county region as well as writing, submitting, and managing grant proposals and implementing projects consistent with the regional CEDS. This position will focus on communities and small business development and require liaising between private entities, local governments, non-profits and state and federal agencies.
Tasks
- Ensure regional plans align with North Central’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
- Assist in recovery and resiliency planning for communities most impacted at local, state, and federal levels.
- Apply for and manage DCNR Partnership grant funding for the North Central Pennsylvania region.
- Develop sub-grantee applications, guidelines, and review criteria for NCGIG funding rounds.
- Review and process qualified applications from businesses and property owners.
- Coordinate local approvals through county assessment offices and tax departments.
- Support communities and businesses in preparing and submitting grant or funding applications.
Qualifications / Education
Education – 4-year degree preferred in Business, Public Administration, Communications, English, Journalism, or Geography
Experience – 1 to 3 years’ experience in the management and development of Community development activities with grant writing expertise
Experience – 1 to 3 years’ experience in the management and development of Community development activities with grant writing expertise
