Director of Community Growth & Revitalization

City-of-Reading; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Reading seeks a seasoned Community Development Director to lead the Department's six divisions, including Planning & Zoning and Housing & Blight Remediation, and to advance the Administration’s vision for revitalization. Responsibilities include directing HUD grants, coordinating with city partners, and shaping long-range plans, performance metrics, and neighborhood stabilization efforts.

This role oversees staff, program implementation, and serves as a liaison to the CRIZ and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Urban Planning, Political Science, or related field.
• Eight (8) years’ experience in essential responsibilities and duties of this position.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiation of complex transactions with ability to close large deals.

Responsibilities

• Manages personnel within the Community Development Department, including hiring, training, work supervision, and problem solving.
• Leads coordination among CD Divisions, other City agencies, and city partners to improve services.
• Develops goals, policies, procedures, and long-range plans for the Divisions.
• Monitors programs to ensure they meet community needs and mandates.
• Oversees HUD-related funding, grants applications, reporting, and implementation.
• Identifies and pursues local, state, and federal grants for development initiatives.
• Fosters economic development and neighborhood stabilization.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The City of Reading seeks a seasoned Community Development Director to lead the Department's six divisions, including Planning & Zoning and Housing & Blight Remediation, and to advance the Administration’s vision for revitalization. Responsibilities include directing HUD grants, coordinating with city partners, and shaping long-range plans, performance metrics, and neighborhood stabilization efforts.

This role oversees staff, program implementation, and serves as a liaison to the CRIZ and