Director of Community & Economic Development

Barren River Area Development District; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional development agency in Bowling Green, Kentucky is seeking a Director of Community and Economic Development. This role involves coordinating and supervising department personnel, overseeing community and economic development projects, and accessing resources to develop innovative projects. A strong background in grants administration is preferred. The position offers an opportunity to shape community development and infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong background in grants administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all department personnel and their work.
• Monitor staff development and training.
• Supervise program implementation and administration.
• Identify needs and access resources for project development.

Skills

Business Lending

Community Projects

Public Administration

GIS/Mapping

Housing

Infrastructure Development

Transportation

Grants Administration

Job description

Class Characteristics: The Director of Community and Economic Development is to coordinate and supervise all department personnel and their work. This includes community development programs, economic development projects, planning activities, the identification of needs, development of creative project concepts, and accessing resources, people, and funding to develop projects. The Director monitors staff development and training to assure professional level of project administration of each individual project, supervises program implementation and administration; and performs other duties as

required. Areas of desired job knowledge include but are not limited to: Business Lending, Community Projects & Public Administration, GIS/Mapping, Housing, Infrastructure Development, and Transportation. Strong background in grants administration preferred. For a full position description go to www.bradd.org/careers/.