Community Development Specialist

Headwaters Regional Development Commission
Bemidji, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2023 CLOSED ON 6/1/2023

Job Posting for Community Development Specialist at Headwaters Regional Development Commission

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Economic Development Emphasis

Headwaters Regional Development Commission, a regional planning and development organization is looking to add a committed, flexible, hard-working professional to our team.

We exist to help our communities, and our Region as a whole, be successful. This is our core mission, and core value. Everything we do is focused on creating that success. Our services and activities are a function of our skills and competencies and those needs communities have as they strive to be successful.

This position is included in the Development Specialist Classification. Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the employee in this class is responsible for the management of the economic development program with particular emphasis on economic recovery and growth in the Region. Work entails extensive contact with federal, state and local officials and businesses. Work is varied and complex, and considerable latitude exists for individual initiative. This position will have an emphasis on economic development which will be responsible for preparing and completing all reporting for the EDA program at the HRDC. This position will also provide technical assistance to local units of government and citizen groups by identifying and coordinating programs, in writing grant proposals, and in interpreting pertinent State and Federal regulations.

The chosen individual must be passionate about creating successful communities in our five county Region. The starting salary is expected to be $47,000 per year plus excellent benefits.

If you are a problem solver, self-motivated and have a passion for creating successful communities, please submit a letter of interest and resume, with a minimum of three references by February 3, 2023. We anticipate conducting interviews on or around the week of February 6, 2023.

Executive Director

Headwaters Regional Development Commission

PO Box 906

Bemidji, MN 56619-0906

EOE/Drug Free Workplace

Kinds of Duties Will Include

Prepare all EDA applications and reports on time and provide support in completing the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and applications and progress reports related to the district planning grant.

Coordinate with other economic development organizations in the Region and State to maximize the use of available resources and avoid duplication.

Completes contractual obligations of the HRDC related to the economic development program.

Make economic statistics, census material and other information available to developers and decision makers.

Assist in or write special reports and plans on different economic development opportunities in the Region.

Develop planning proposals and strategies, as well as actual grant applications, to assist various organizations in obtaining funds.

Provide technical assistance to local units of government and citizens groups by identifying and coordinating programs, in writing grant proposals, and in interpreting pertinent State and Federal regulations.

Designs, studies, evaluates and prepares plans and reports on the physical, social or economic needs of the region.

Responsible for the completion of all reporting required by HRDC funding sources.

Responsible for the presentation of planning efforts to public officials and private citizens groups.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Any combination of training and experience providing the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Full Performance:

Knowledge of the policies, practices and services of the Headwaters Regional Development Commission.

Ability to maintain working relationships with staff and other agencies.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally, in writing, and in presentations.

Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with the regions businesses and communities.

Commitment to furthering the mission of the HRDC.

Pre-Employment:

Ability to meet reporting deadlines

Knowledge of the fundamental issues related to the economic development program.

Experience in a program related field.

Ability to prepare grant applications.

Ability to write and speak effectively.

Ability to conduct public meetings.

Ability to present financial information in a clear, concise manner.

Ability to initiate work and carry through to completion with little supervision.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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