Community Development Manager

Company	Mid-Ohio Valley Regional CouncilSee more
Address	Parkersburg, WV
Form of work	Full-time
Salary	$55,000 - $75,000 a year
Category	Sales/marketing

Job description

General Description

The Community Development Manager for the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council is an executive level position that is the subject matter expert in grant and funding opportunities, as well as managing a team of project coordinators who are responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of regional Community Development activities within eight counties. This is a full-time position that requires relocating to Parkersburg, WV. The position offers flexible hours and hybrid options with required local travel and occasional evening meetings.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

· Manage the grant proposal application processes, pre- and post-award budget, data management, and reporting requirements. This individual must be able to identify funding opportunities, write grant proposals, and secure financial support for projects to fund economic development initiatives.

· Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and policies.

· Strong management skills to lead a team of project coordinators to ensure project management completion, adhering to budgets and timelines, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost-effectiveness in project planning and execution.

· Developing and coordinating Community Development projects in collaboration with various stakeholders including federal, state, and local government agencies, non-profits, boards, and community organizers and leadership.

· Conducting thorough research and analysis of economic data, trends, and relevant policies to inform project decisions and strategies.

· Engaging with stakeholders to gather input, build relationships, and ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.

· Communicating project goals, benefits, and potential impacts to the community, addressing concerns, and gathering feedback.

· Utilize mechanisms to monitor project progress, collect data, and generate regular reports to assess performance and impact.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Necessary knowledge of federal and state grant writing, grant and funding opportunities, and public development programs and policies in economic and Community Development.

· Proficiency in planning, organizing, and managing projects from conception to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and goals are met.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbally and in writing.

· Capacity to think strategically and develop long-term plans and initiatives.

· Ability to work collaboratively and create partnerships with key stakeholders.

· Proficiency with a computer: specific programs knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe.

Qualifications

· Experience in grant proposal writing at the federal and state levels.

· Minimum of bachelor’s degree in business management, public administration, political science, geography or related field with correlated work experience.

· Previous management experience.

· Customer service oriented with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

· Must have reliable means of transportation and valid driver’s license.

This position offers a benefit package available to employees of MOVRC.

Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

Please send your resume to caroline.stewart@movrc.org or director@movrc.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

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