Regional Economic Development Project Lead

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

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