Community & Economic Development Project Coordinator

Region IV Development Association; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Employee financial incentive program

Retirement plan match (up to 5%)

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

12 paid federal holidays

Job summary

Frontier Community Resources (Region IV Development Association, Inc.) seeks a Community & Economic Development Project Coordinator to turn community priorities into well-managed, funded projects. You will support scope, funding strategies, and coordination under the Director of Community and Economic Development, with emphasis on infrastructure, grants, and compliance.

Responsibilities include tracking budgets, ensuring funding compliance, engaging stakeholders, and coordinating with clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Community Development, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Ability to obtain Certified Idaho Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Administrator certification within a reasonable period after hire.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and explain complex information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to analyze, compile, interpret, and verify technical and financial information for accuracy and compliance
• Willingness and ability to develop expertise in federal and state funding programs, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, elected officials, community stakeholders, and the public.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel independently throughout Southern Idaho

Responsibilities

• Help communities define project goals, scope, and timelines
• Assist in structuring projects and identifying funding strategies
• Support community and economic development initiatives and regional project planning efforts.
• Research federal, state, and private funding opportunities
• Assist in preparing grant applications, loan packages, and supporting materials
• Apply funding requirements and program guidelines
• Track project schedules, budgets, and progress
• Help ensure compliance with funding requirements
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, contractors, and stakeholders
• Conduct site visits and monitor project progress, including visits to active construction sites.
• Provide timely, professional responses to clients, funding agencies, and team members
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized project files
• Build strong relationships with local officials and partners
• Prepare reports, summaries, and project documentation
• Organize and participate in presentations, public meetings, workshops, and committee groups
• Travel throughout Southern Idaho to meet with communities and attend meetings
• Attend meetings outside standard office hours as required (City Council meetings, public meetings, agency workshops)
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the President and/or Director

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Project management

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Community Development, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.

Job description

(also known as Region IV Development)

COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT COORDINATOR

Position Summary

The Community & Economic Development Project Coordinator plays a key role in turning

community priorities into well-managed, well-funded projects. Under the direction of the

Director of Community and Economic Development, this position supports clients and partners

in defining project scope, structuring project finances, securing funding, and coordinating

implementation activities.

This position focuses on infrastructure development, project coordination, funding

administration, compliance, and community engagement. It does not involve land use planning,

The successful candidate must be highly organized, adaptable, and service-oriented, with the

ability to prioritize tasks, work efficiently across multiple projects, and clearly communicate

complex information to a wide range of audiences.

Frontier Community Resources (Frontier CR), also known as Region IV Development

Association, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit corporation that was established to encourage the

development and diversification of the economy in South-Central Idaho.

Frontier CR assists

cities, counties, business leaders, and community groups with planning, developing, and

implementing community and economic development projects that improve infrastructure,

enhance quality of life, and support long-term regional prosperity.

Projects commonly include water and sewer systems, downtown revitalization efforts,

industrial parks, medical clinics, fire stations, recreational facilities, community parks, and

other public improvements that support the health, safety, and economic well-being of

residents across the region. Learn more at www.frontiercr.org.

Core Values at Frontier CR

This position is grounded in Frontier CR’s core values:

• Pursuit of Excellence: Delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality work with attention
• Can-Do Attitude: Approaching challenges proactively with flexibility and problem-solving skills;
• Community Focused: Serving communities with professionalism, responsiveness, and respect;
• Collaboration: Working effectively with colleagues, partners, elected officials, and stakeholders; and
• Hungry to Learn: Continuously building knowledge of funding programs, processes, and best practices.

Position Information

• Reports to: Director of Community and Economic Development
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (some evening meetings required)
• Salary Range: $50,000 to $55,000 (depending on qualifications and experience)
• Up to $12,000 per year for Health and Dental Insurance
• Optional Health Savings Account or Medical Flex Spending Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
• Employee Financial Incentive Program
• Up to 5% Retirement Plan Match
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• 12 paid federal holidays per year

Key Responsibilities

Project Development & Support

• Help communities define project goals, scope, and timelines
• Assist in structuring projects and identifying funding strategies
• Support community and economic development initiatives and regional project planning efforts.

Funding & Grants

• Research federal, state, and private funding opportunities
• Assist in preparing grant applications, loan packages, and supporting materials
• Apply funding requirements and program guidelines

Project Coordination

• Track project schedules, budgets, and progress
• Help ensure compliance with funding requirements
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, contractors, and stakeholders
• Conduct site visits and monitor project progress, including visits to active construction sites.
• Provide timely, professional responses to clients, funding agencies, and team members
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized project files

Communication & Community Engagement

• Build strong relationships with local officials and partners
• Prepare reports, summaries, and project documentation
• Organize and participate in presentations, public meetings, workshops, and committee groups
• Travel throughout Southern Idaho to meet with communities and attend meetings
• Attend meetings outside standard office hours as required (City Council meetings, public meetings, agency workshops)
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the President and/or Director

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Community Development, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Ability to obtain Certified Idaho Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Administrator certification within a reasonable period after hire.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and explain complex information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to analyze, compile, interpret, and verify technical and financial information for accuracy and compliance
• Willingness and ability to develop expertise in federal and state funding programs, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, elected officials, community stakeholders, and the public.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel independently throughout Southern Idaho

Physical Requirements

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