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Example Positions for Community and 
Economic Development Graduates

The table below is a sampling of positions in community and economic developoment from a search of selected newspapers. These are for illustrative purposes only. People should not contact these offices unless they find a current posting.  This list is intended to be suggestive of the types of positions available and does not include the many openings in small towns, communities and rural areas that would not be listed in mass circulation postings as used for this analysis.  For recent listings, check the following link: http://www.comm-dev.org/jobs/index.htm

Job Title

Organization

Duties

Location

Community Development Manager

American Cancer Society

Works in partnership with volunteers to plan & implement fundraising special events. Also responsible for securing sponsorships and developing community relationships

Anchorage, AK

Community Income Manager

American Cancer Society

Creates action plans using available demographic information, responsible for retention & recruitment, responsible for raising dollars to meet budgetary needs of selected programs

Raleigh, NC

Program Community Development Coordinator

Families First

Implement agency admin. policies and procedures for community integration, program, and business development. Assist with preparation of grant proposals and develop funding opportunities

Oakland, CA

Assistant Manager

Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation

Work with a diverse, low-income, multi-ethnic population. Responsible for maintaining tenant relations. Responsible for knowledge of leasing techniques, sales methods, etc.

San Francisco, CA

Community Manager

Mid-Peninsula Housing Management Corporation

Draft annual budget and monitors monthly financial operations. Develop annual plans and resident association and assist with social activities.

East Palo Alto, CA

Development Associate

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Work with volunteer leadership in all aspects of prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Serve as community liaison.

Philadelphia, PA

Associate Regional Director

Habitat for Humanity

Coordinate activities and provide leadership to affiliates. Serve as regional liaison and communicate to groups within the region to service and support

Chicago, IL

Director of Housing Assistance Program

Community Care Services

Responsible for budget development, financial oversight, staff supervision, and outreach opportunities

Fall River, MA

Employment Case Manager

Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation

Maintain and update databases for all clients. Maintain and retain contact w/employed program clients and keep track of placement and retention information.

New York, NY

Program Manager, Affordable Homeownership

Neighborhood Housing Services of NYC

Market programs to potential customers and target populations. Educate consumers to help with process of buying, maintaining, insuring, and preserving a home

New York, NY

Human Services Planner

Beaufort County

Analyzing and developing strategies for delivery of human services in County.

Beaufort, SC

Representative

Caring People Alliance

Manages outreach, publicity, has presence & involvement in local media

Philadelphia, PA

Community Connections Supervisor

Special People in the Northeast

Research viable community options for individuals w/ developmental disabilities and assure the correct implementation of all community activities in adult services

Philadelphia, PA

Rural Community Assistance Agent

Kentucky Association for Community Action

Provide training and technical assistance for local officials. Prepare programmatic reports

Frankfort, KY

Vice President, Community Development

Clayton County Chamber of Commerce

Implement and manage programs for workforce development, education, and quality of life improvement, fundraising. Carry out business plans

Hapeville, GA

Director, Community Outreach

Equinox Partners

Direct community outreach program, including advancing existing state and regional community outreach initiatives and developing new outreach opportunities

Washington, D.C.

Project Manager

St. Raymond’s Community Outreach

Work w/team in planning innovative project. Project manager responsible for identifying programs and funding opportunities, securing program financing, analyzing development and operating plans, and coordinating predevelopment process

Bronx, NY

Community Land-Use Planning Specialist

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

Work in teams to determine how to integrate local community protected areas design and land use planning w/eco-regional efforts

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Community Organizer

Pennsylvania Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now!

Conduct and organize drives, build a neighborhood group, develop leadership, recruit members, research and develop strategy on issues. Coordinate campaigns and continue to build membership

Philadelphia, PA

Assistant Director

South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation

Assists with on-going program administration and government reporting guidelines; counsels small businesses and assists them in obtaining government contracts; coordinates workshops and special events

Bronx, NY

Director, Economic Development

14th Street Union Square Local Development Corp./Business Improvement District

Create and manage programs to improve the climate for retail, commercial, and office activity. Act as liaison w/brokers, property owners and retailers to develop partnerships. Develop strategies to stimulate partnership between businesses and resources in the area

New York, NY

Community Development Specialist

Communities In Schools

Outreach, engage & support local communities with development of CIS collaboration initiatives.

Chicago, IL

Community Organizer Trainee

Direct Action & Research Training Center

Work to build the power of low-income communities throughout the country in their struggles for justice and equality

Several cities, US

Director, Neighborhood Revitalization & Services

Project H.O.M.E.

Responsible for the identification and delivery of community development projects and services within the neighborhood. Oversight of the budgeting, neighborhood strategic plan, program development/delivery, evaluation, and reporting, and the direct management of Neighborhood Services team, which includes community organizing

Philadelphia, PA

Portfolio Director

The Community Builders, INC

Assist site based staff in planning, budgeting, resource development, training, and quality assurance activities. Coordinate economic opportunities and supportive services for 20 family and senior housing sites

Multi-sites, US

Senior/Associate level researchers

McAuley Institute

Conduct participatory evaluation and research methods. Development of evaluation indicators and data collection tools in collaboration w/non-profit community development groups, designing training materials, providing technical assistance, writing research reports, and develop new relationships

Silver Spring, MD

Economic Development Program Manager

Cooperative Housing Foundation

Manage program through job creation, sustaining businesses, and linking clients to credit while serving the local population; serve as liaison to local NGOs

Uzbekistan

Management Analyst

City of Peoria

Performs research, technical, analytical, and administrative tasks associated w/conducting and/or managing projects and analyzing administrative systems, policies, practices, procedures and operations; make presentations to boards and councils

Peoria, IL

Section 8 Coordinator

Gwinnett Housing Resource Partnership, INC

Prepare lease documents, assist in preparing month end reports, supervise staff, manage the required section 8 documentation

Gwinnet, GA

Family Community Partnership Manager

YMCA

Supervise Plan, & Administer Family and Community Partnership Services within guidelines. Must provide leadership and develop community relationships.

Philadelphia, PA

Executive Director

Thresholds

Fundraising, grant writing, strategic planning

Media, PA

Community Development Analyst

Nehemiah Corporation of California

Assist in developing internal processes and documents, coordinates day to day activities, provides analytical and financial reports, provides administrative support, assist in grant writing

Sacramento, CA

Youth Workforce Development Coordinator

Congreso De Latinos Unidos

Oversee day to day operation and staff of workforce development services to youth

Philadelphia, PA

Planning Division Manager

Columbus Consolidated Government

Directs short term and long term development plan for the City and manages the daily activities of the Planning Division, which includes preparing and administering budget, and supervising work programs

Columbus, GA

Redevelopment Specialist

City of Paramount

Management of redevelopment/planning projects; negotiating w/business and property owners, administration of commercial and residential rebate programs, prep. of written and graphic reports, and review of planning related activities

Paramount, CA

Economic Development Corporation

Racine County Economic Development Corporation

Develop and implement a county-wide cluster based economic development program; analyze, organize, and provide services to key industry clusters.

Racine, WI

Community Development Senior Analyst

 

Analyze & Input data relating to loans, investment purchases, and demographic data. Develop and maintain database of community service activities of directors and employee, prepare written documentation of changes, and develop community oriented products and training for business development staff

Pittsburgh, PA

Community Development Specialist

 

Assisting with research, design of promotional materials, and preparation of funding applications

Uniontown, PA

Housing Site Manager

 

Work with outside agencies for funding, operate 56 housing units

Meadville, PA

Housing Service Coordinator

 

Arrange appropriate and supportive services for individuals to assure independences and continued community living

Philadelphia, PA

Community, Natural Resource and Economic Development Agent

University of Wisconsin Extension

Helps citizens, civic gropus, businesses and local government identify critical local concerns in the area and possible solutions. Helps strengthen communities through educational programming that builds understanding and leads to improved decision-making and leadership skills.

Wisconsin

Associate State Director, Community Service

AARP

Develop and implement activities related to priorities in the state with focus on economic security among other campaigns. Will also develop effective partnerships with community organizations and businesses.

Des Moines, IA & Las Vegas, NV

Director of Community Development & Policy

Enterprise Corporation of the Delta

Research, structure and direct policy initiatives that address entrepreneurship, affordable housing, health care, child care, workforce development and other issues relevant to improving the quality of life in low-income communities

Jackson, MS

Assistant Director, Urban Development

City of Grand Forks

Responsible for the activities and operations of the Urban Development Department including housing development, community development, and property management.

Grand Forks, ND

Planner

Foth & Van Dyke

Primary focus will be developing comprehensive plans and implementing land use management programs for clients.

Green Bay, WI

Community Development Program Manager

Department of Housing & Community Development

Oversees the implementation of projects funded through the Community Development Block Grant, Indoor Plumbing Rehabilitation, and the Appalachian Regional Commission programs. Must be able to design and conduct training workshops and make technical presentations.

Richmond, VA

Development Specialist/Project Manager

Community Development Commission

Designs, analyzes, implements, coordinates, evaluates, and monitors programs and objectives related to the development and preservation of affordable housing and affordable housing opportunities

Monterey Park, CA

Economic Development, Manager

Grant County Economic Development Corporation

Develop contacts with prospective firms interested in relocating to the county, manage the budget, develop long/short term development plans

Ulysses, KS

Economic Development Specialist

The Staubach Company

Responsible for providing direct support services to client’s economic development managers in their effort to provide site and facility location services to prospective companies within a specific geographic region.

Fort Worth, TX, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, & Chicago, IL

Environment Protection Specialist

Anteon Corporation

Schedule and perform assistance visits to hazardous waste collection sites, record discrepancies and generate reports, establish and maintain filing system for spill reports, material inventories, permits, asbestos inventories, and all data collection activities.

San Bernardino/Palm Springs, CA

Program Office

Counterpart International

Expand access to essential humanitarian assistance, improve the capacity of social service organizations to serve their constituents, establish sustainable relationships between people and organization in the US and Iraq, and increase the economic capacity of women

Washington, D.C.

Program Associate- Community Revitalization

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Provides a variety of commercial district revitalization technical assistance to local non-profit revitalization organization via partnership with city/state governments

Washington, D.C.

Housing Policy Analyst

National Council of La Raza

Responsible for conducting policy analysis on housing and related assets issues affecting Latino workers and families, including affordable housing, homeownership, and related matters.

Washington, D.C.

Senior Planning Analyst

Vera Institute of  Justice

Conducts research on best practices in homelessness prevention, examining current efforts to reduce family homelessness in NYC, and develops new prevention strategies. Analyzes data and writes project reports

NY, NY

Project Manager

Pratt Area Community Council

Responsible for implementation and administration of new and existing development projects.

Brooklyn, NY

Homeless Program Specialist

Alameda County Housing & Community Development Department

Responsible for working on implementation, oversight and evaluation of homeless programs funded through the State Department of Mental Health Supportive Housing Initiative Act

Hayward, CA

Planner

Coastal Georgia Regional Development Center

Works with local elected and appointed officials, their staffs, citizen groups, and advisory councils in a 9 county area. Prepares comprehensive plans and implementation strategies, as well as programs covering tourism, community facilities, land use, etc.

Brunswick, GA

Planner

D.B. Hartt

Must be able to conduct assignments in the areas of comprehensive planning, neighborhood/commercial revitalization, and evaluations

Cleveland, OH

Neighborhood Planner

City of Las Vegas

Works directly with neighborhoods to understand the issues that are important to residents, property owners, businesses, schools, churches, and civic associations. They offer tips and techniques to get neighborhoods organized, represented, informed, and involved

Las Vegas. NV

Retention Specialist

Temple University

Provides comprehensive job retention and job advancement services to low income customers, visit local employers and locations within community to deliver these services.

Philadelphia, PA

Rural Development Specialist- Housing

Rural Community Assistance Corporation

Ability to provide technical assistance and training in community development, affordable housing, and non profit management.

Honolulu, HA or Hilo, HA

Community Outreach/Research Specialist

Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition

Provide support for a network of grass roots organizations, research and provide concise reports on policy issues, assist in outreach activities

Philadelphia, PA

Compliance Coordinator, Economic Development

Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition

Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Economic Opportunity Plans for clientele. Prepares monthly statistical reports with relevant narratives.  Analyzes monthly compliance reports and takes corrective action in deficient areas.

Philadelphia, PA

Housing Coordinator

RI Housing & Mortgage Finance Corporation

Coordinate the implementation of housing development programs to create housing opportunities throughout the state.

Providence, RI

Community Relations Coordinator

Maximus

Responsibilities include acting as the liaison between the community and the designated project, providing community outreach services on behalf of the project; developing ongoing relationships with the business sector, public and non-profit groups, such as economic development, corporations, and Chambers of Commerce; Provides presentations to community groups, as requested

Washington, D.C

Community Liaison

American Red Cross

The Community Liaison ensures the development of key relationships between the 911 Recovery Program team members and individuals from key community agencies. Communicates with local chapters and government agencies to ensure community resources are accessed effectively. Assists in strategic planning associated with developing service coordination in the assigned area.

New York, NY

 

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