Community Development Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Educational assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Artheon is seeking a Community Development Specialist in Albany, NY to support the Planning and Community Development Department. You will write and administer grants from local, state, and federal sources while coordinating with municipal clients and deadlines.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in planning or related field and at least three years of grant coordination experience, with strong MS Office skills and excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum three years of grant coordination experience.
• Excellent technical writing and computer skills required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant opportunities.
• Write and develop grant applications.
• Communicate grant requirements to clients.
• Maintain a grant tracking system.
• Coordinate with agencies on grant submissions.
• Prepare reimbursement documentation.
• Understand programs and funding sources for the organization.
• Multitask and manage deadlines across projects.
• Administer grants and loans.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant writing

Communication skills

Project management

Technical writing

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Community Planning or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Community Development Specialist

Department: Community Planning

Employment Type: Full Time

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.