Community Development Specialist - Housing & Renewal

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleveland is seeking a CD Specialist in Residential Improvement Intake to support the Department of Community Development in processing applications, coordinating program participation, and preparing routine communications.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with standard office software; you will conduct property visits, compile data for reporting, and assist with community events and outreach.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Business or Public Administration or closely related field preferred.
• Two years of full-time paid experience in government or private industry office administration required, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Processing applications for program participation.
• Responding to questions, calls, and emails from the public and program partners.
• Developing and documenting procedures, program communications and documents.
• Conduct various analyses as requested by directors, managers, and supervisors.
• Planning and coordinating community events.
• Developing and delivering presentations.

Skills

Office software proficiency

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Associates Degree in Business or Public Administration or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The City of Cleveland is seeking a CD Specialist in Residential Improvement Intake to support the Department of Community Development in processing applications, coordinating program participation, and preparing routine communications.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with standard office software; you will conduct property visits, compile data for reporting, and assist with community events and outreach.