Funding Senior Rural Development Specialist

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership is looking for a Funding Senior Rural Development Specialist to serve in our Ohio region.

If you are interested in a home-based position with a flexible, 4-day workweek (Monday-Thursday), have experience or interest in community development, finance, or management, and enjoy traveling occasionally, this position is for you!

Details:

Four-Day Work Week (Monday to Thursday) 34 hours

Funding Senior Rural Development Specialist - GLCAP Ohio - Home Office.

Who is Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP)?

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership's Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP) helps small communities identify solutions to local needs. RCAP provides a variety of helpful services such as data collection, project development, training, comprehensive community development, operational guidance, and more to help rural communities grow and thrive.

We are seeking professionals with experience in accounting/finance, grant administration, public infrastructure financing, and rural/community development.

Why work for GLCAP?

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance (available immediately)
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• HSA and FSA with company contributions
• Personal Time (Earn 3 days per year, accrual starts after 90 days of employment)
• Sick Leave (Earn 3 hours per pay period, available for use after 90 days of employment)
• 3 weeks of paid vacation after one year (can begin using accrued amount after 6 months of employment)
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Incentives (save almost 50% off Weight Watchers, discounted gym memberships, rewards for completing wellness activities, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Casual dress code
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Company Engagement Activities and Employee Recognition
• Mileage/travel reimbursement
• Family oriented atmosphere
• Phone Stipend
• Flexible work schedule

Duties of Senior Rural Development Specialist:

1. Provide technical assistance and training to small water/wastewater utilities, local government officials, and other community organizations to facilitate infrastructure project development and funding and improve operations and maintenance, utility management.
2. Conduct on-site visits with community officials, agencies or individuals; conduct needs assessments; comprehend financial statements to develop financial projections; develop project funding strategies; adhere to various funding agency guidelines; prepare funding applications; monitor project schedule; assist in grant and loan document completion; and prepare and provide progress reports and updates regarding the status of projects.
3. Assist the RCAP State Manager with program development which may include participating in the development and delivery of financial management training for public officials and governing boards and providing grant administration services to communities.
4. Conduct outreach and networking for the RCAP program by forming, coordinating, and/or participating in Rural Development networks and associations.
5. Deliver presentations at public meetings, conferences, and industry organization meetings. Facilitate public meetings for local governments and small utilities.
6. Other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

Education:

Preferred bachelor's degree in finance/accounting, public administration, business management, Ohio Municipal Clerk or other Auditor of State certification, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

Experience in water or wastewater management, municipal finance, grant administration, or utility administration operations. One to three years' experience working with Microsoft Office modules, internet, and database software.

As a condition of employment, the following are additional requirements:

• Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid driver's license, and maintain a safe driving record.
• Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.
• Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.
• Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to be reached by cellular phone during business hours and after hours.
• Adequate internet bandwidth to handle online meetings and training.
• Available for travel, including overnight and sometimes out of state.