Brownfield Redevelopment & Grants Specialist

Fishbeck; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

401(k) and profit sharing

Employee ownership opportunities

Hybrid and flexible schedules

Job summary

Fishbeck in Michigan is seeking a Brownfield Program Specialist to help advance redevelopment projects. You will work with developers, governments, and property owners to connect them with incentives, funding, and technical resources.

This role supports grant planning, environmental due diligence, and program management while coordinating with cross‑functional teams. Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year experience preferred; hybrid work options offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field is required.
• Experience with brownfield redevelopment or economic development is preferred.
• Knowledge of property taxation processes and finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement economic development tools and strategies to support brownfield redevelopment and community development projects
• Meet with developers, municipal governments, and economic development organizations to evaluate project incentives
• Research and pursue funding opportunities including tax abatements, tax increment financing, grants, and technical resources
• Prepare Brownfield Plans, Act 381 work plans, proposals, grants, and other technical documents, and track implementation
• Support efforts to secure grants and financial assistance for brownfield projects
• Assist with grant compliance and reporting
• Contribute to environmental projects and assist project managers with program strategies
• Present information in public settings as needed

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Grant proposal writing

Organizational skills

Environmental due diligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Business, Environmental Sciences, or related field

Job description

Fishbeck in Michigan is seeking a Brownfield Program Specialist to help advance redevelopment projects. You will work with developers, governments, and property owners to connect them with incentives, funding, and technical resources.

This role supports grant planning, environmental due diligence, and program management while coordinating with cross‑functional teams. Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year experience preferred; hybrid work options offered.