Impact-Driven Community & Economic Development Specialist I

Central Mississippi Planning & Development District; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Mississippi Planning & Development District seeks a Community and Economic Development Specialist I to perform planning, grant administration and program coordination in Pearl, Mississippi. The role involves preparing grant applications, budget monitoring, environmental clearances, and coordinating with municipalities and non-profits to advance regional development.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field of study.
• An associate’s degree or technical certificate in administrative assistance or business-related field and two years of related full-time experience.
• Four years of experience in related work.

Responsibilities

• Grant application management: approve invoices, track spending, ensure grant compliance and quarterly reporting.
• Environmental clearance assistance for CD/EC or CDBG projects as needed.
• File maintenance for grant sources and document distribution.
• Support CMPDD’s EDA eligibility and fulfillment of the CEDS plan.
• Prepare correspondence, graphs and reports for grant applications.
• Monitor budgets and provide monthly updates for the department.
• Attend meetings and conferences to view project models for educational development.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Planning and Organizing

Communication

Initiative/Independence

Customer Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Associate’s degree or technical certificate + 2 years experience

Four years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Central Mississippi Planning & Development District seeks a Community and Economic Development Specialist I to perform planning, grant administration and program coordination in Pearl, Mississippi. The role involves preparing grant applications, budget monitoring, environmental clearances, and coordinating with municipalities and non-profits to advance regional development.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office.