Community Development Project Assistant

This position is responsible for assisting community development staff in executing a number of exciting projects throughout the region. Projects include housing redevelopment, implementation of grant-funded programs, and assisting with redevelopment and other projects. Duties will also include customer service and a combination of independence and teamwork.

The ideal candidate has a passion for improving quality-of-life in our neighborhoods with a strong interest or background in housing, real estate, community development, economic development and/or government is preferred. The position will be responsible for maintaining records reported to local, state and federal agencies, which requires excellent organizational skills, great attention to detail.

This is a full-time position, working on-site in our beautiful office along the riverfront in downtown Rockford, Illinois.

Education, Training, Experience. Two or more years relative working experience, such as government, non-profit, real estate, or similar. Strong organizational skills are a must, with real estate or construction administration experience is preferred. Pay commensurate with experience.

Compensation and Benefits: Rate of pay will take into consideration prior applicable experience, internships, and education. Full-time positions include a generous paid time off package including vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and floating holiday time, and access to health, dental, vision, and life insurances; flex, dependent care, and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; and retirement plans including IMRF pension and 457 deferred compensation.

About Region 1 Planning Council: R1Planning, a special-purpose, regional government agency, is an engine for regional collaboration and governmental efficiency in Northern Illinois. We serve a six-county area through long-term, multi-jurisdictional, and state and federal projects including analytics, funding, and planning.

What do our team members love about working at R1? Our team is passionate about doing work that makes a meaningful, multifaceted impact on the region and its residents. Team members enjoy working with one another, with a mix of individual and collaborative work that advances their skills, knowledge, and experience.

Disclosures

· We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the US. However, we cannot sponsor visas.
· Preference will be given to persons living (or willing to relocate within the first 60 days of employment) within a 45-minute commute.
· Employment is subject to drug screening.
· Region 1 Planning Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rockford, IL 61101: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• While interested in all qualified candidates, please confirm the applicant understands this employer is unable to sponsor an employment visa.
• After reviewing the posted starting pay and benefits posted for this position, what are your compensation expectations?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $16