Water & Wastewater Senior Rural Development Specialist

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

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

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

Senior Rural Development Specialist - GLCAP Illinois - 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 or interest in accounting/finance, management, 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, pro-rated amount 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:

• Provide technical assistance and training to small water/wastewater utilities, local government officials, and other community organizations to facilitate project development and funding and improve operations and maintenance, utility management, public outreach, and capacity development.
• Conduct on-site visits with community officials, agencies or individuals; conduct needs assessments; complete the enrollment process; and prepare and provide progress reports and updates regarding the status of projects.
• Assist the RCAP State Manager with program development which may include participating in the development of funding strategies, initiating contacts, identifying opportunities, coordinating, writing, developing, and submitting small proposals, and working as a team member on large proposals.

• Conduct outreach and networking for the RCAP program by forming, coordinating, and/or participating in Rural Development networks and associations, forming and maintaining links between agencies and/or other networks, and marketing department programs.
• Deliver presentations at public meetings, conferences, and industry organization meetings. Facilitate public meetings for local governments and small utilities.
• Other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

Education:
Preferred bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting, business management or equivalent experience.

Experience:
Experience in water or wastewater management, municipal finance, or utility office/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.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: On the road