Impactful Community Revitalization Lead

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in Springfield is seeking a Community Revitalization Program Manager (PSA, Option 1) to lead programs in the agency’s Office of Community Development and supervise staff. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail and clear verbal and written communication to ensure program success.

Ideal candidates hold a four-year college degree in business/public administration or related field, with at least three years’

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college with courses in business or public administration, economic development, urban planning, or related field.
• Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization; supervision or management of projects and programs.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and implements policies for the Community Revitalization program under the federal CDBG.
• Serves as working supervisor and oversees staff.
• Monitors, manages and evaluates community revitalization project activities.

Skills

Project management

Team supervision

Grant administration

Economic development

Community development

Verbal and written communication

Education

Four-year college degree (business/public administration/econ development/urban planning)

Job description

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in Springfield is seeking a Community Revitalization Program Manager (PSA, Option 1) to lead programs in the agency’s Office of Community Development and supervise staff. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail and clear verbal and written communication to ensure program success.

Ideal candidates hold a four-year college degree in business/public administration or related field, with at least three years’