Community Development Specialist

Artheon; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Artheon in Albany, NY is seeking a Community Development Specialist to support the Planning and Community Development Department. You will assist municipal clients in writing and administering grants from local, state, and federal sources and manage deadlines with strong client relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field, at least three years of grant coordination experience, and excellent technical writing with strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of grant coordination experience.
• Excellent technical writing and computer skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience with grants programs (CDBG, USDA, HOME, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research outside grant opportunities and monitor funding sources.
• Technical writing and development of grant applications.
• Communicate identified grant opportunities and requirements to clients.
• Maintain grant tracking system and documentation for reimbursements.
• Coordinate with agencies/departments on grant applications.
• Prepare reimbursement documentation for grants.

Skills

Grant coordination

Technical writing

Communication

Time management

Project prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high‑quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

Department: Community Planning

Location: Albany, NY

Compensation: $65,000 - $90,000 / year

Description

Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high‑quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

We are looking to add an experienced Community Development Specialist within the Planning and Community Development Department. This individual will work collaboratively with our team to assist with a wide range of municipal clients. This position is responsible for writing and administering a broad range of grants from local, state and federal funding sources. This individual will have exemplary interpersonal skills and able to manage relationships and deadlines with municipal clients.

Responsibilities

• Research and surveillance for outside grant opportunities
• Technical writing and development of grant applications
• Communication of identified grant opportunities and key requirements to clients
• Maintenance of a grant tracking system
• Coordination with agencies and/or departments regarding grant applications
• Preparation of reimbursement documentation
• Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organization
• Multitasking, organizational and time management skills
• Administration of grant and loans
• Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Community, Regional or Urban Planning, accounting, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience coordinating grant activities and/or programs including grant applications, management, and fiscal reporting.
• Excellent technical writing and computer skills are required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Power Point required.
• Must be accomplished in the management of multiple projects with excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to prioritize effectively, meet critical deadlines, and handle periods of high stress.
• Experience with representative grant programs including: CDBG, USDA, EFC, HOME, LWRP, WQIP, and ESD preferred.

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.