Community & Economic Development Manager

Community & Economic Development Manager

The NEPA Alliance is seeking applicants for the position of Community & Economic Development Manager.

This is a full-time, salaried position within the Community and Economic Development Services Division. Duties involve technical support of the Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center, Research and Information Center, community and economic development programs, including program development, nonprofit administration, and grant seeking/writing. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) in Public or Business Administration, Economics, or related field, and 3-4 years of experience working within nonprofit, government, or community development sectors. Salary range is $60,000-$65,000 DOQ with an excellent benefit package.

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Email resume with references, writing sample and salary history to: Donna Hritz, Vice President Communications & Operations at [email protected].

NEPA Alliance is an EEO and ADA Employer and Lender.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION : The Community & Economic Development Manager is a full-time, salaried, exempt position within the Community & Economic Development Services Division. This position is responsible for providing technical, program and administrative support towards the delivery of programs and services. The primary functions include program design and development, grant seeking and writing, contract management and program evaluation. The position includes the day-to-day management of the NEPA Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center, NEPA Grantmakers Forum, Appalachian Regional Commission/U.S. Economic Development Administration grant technical assistance and review process, Engage Business Retention & Expansion Program, StartUp NEPA, Tobyhanna Defense Technology Partnership (TDTP) and PA Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program (RCAP) grant applications. Experience in managing multiple contracts, setting priorities and meeting deadlines is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ability to design and manage projects from conception, funding acquisition, implementation and evaluation. Ability to identify, evaluate and prioritize funding programs or opportunities, which can maintain or expand services. Ability to design, fund and implement a program, service or training that will build capacity within the nonprofit and grantmaking sector. Ability to maintain a current technical knowledge of the subject matter of assigned programs or services. Ability to research, learn, implement and deliver best practices related to programs and services. Ability to comprehend complex federal and state laws and regulations as they relate to the administration of internal contracts and programs. Ability to work as a team member with other staff members and partners in support of delivery services and programs. Ability to serve on various committees, panels, boards, and focus groups related to programs and services. Ability to organize, schedule, promote, proctor and prepare agendas and minutes for meetings, focus groups and seminars. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff, management, committee members, Board of Directors, partners, government representatives, state and federal agencies, elected officials and other clientele on services/programs. Ability to support the administration of assigned programs and prepare executive summaries, proposals, white papers, grant applications and program reports. Ability to collect, organize and interpret information for the development of brochures and marketing materials. Ability to craft articles, press releases, success stories and testimonials for electronic newsletters, reports, publications and other forms of media. Ability to create e-newsletters using Constant Contact, or other software, and share in the maintenance, update and posting to social media sites (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram) and websites (WordPress). Ability to maintain a functional knowledge of computer programs including, but not limited to, MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Google docs, Dropbox, and Constant Contact. Ability to utilize software (IMPLAN) based economic impact model to analyze, forecast, and quantify the economic and fiscal impact of projects and activities in the region. Ability to extract data from economic modeling software package and present findings verbally and in writing to clients. (Training will be provided.) Ability to obtain and analyze demographic data on areas for proposed project development and maintain census and demographic data on NEPA's website. Ability to assist in the coordinate the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Progress Report (CEDS) five-year plan updates and annual performance reports. Ability to both write and critique grant applications, white papers, proposals. Ability to identify private foundations, by using Candid (The Foundation Center), and federal/state funding opportunities that benefit communities, governments, and nonprofits. Ability to maintain NCAC database and manage membership reports. Ability to design and lead capacity building workshops and seminars related to grant writing, seeking, and Candid related offerings. Ability to perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President, Community & Economic Development Services and/or the President & CEO.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

Ability to tolerate long periods of time sitting and working at a desk. Ability to operate office equipment including, but not limited to, personal computer, laptop, tablet, projector, digital cameras, printer, copier, fax machine, telephone and other office automation systems. Ability to work remotely and to have Internet access to assure that tasks and activities can be completed during pandemics and other disasters. Ability to pass a thorough background check. Ability to operate an automobile and travel by various transportation means overnight to meetings, conferences, trainings, events, and to work, as required, and to work some evening and weekend hours in support of programs and events. Ability to serve on various NEPA Committees for the benefit of the organization. Ability to assist other NEPA divisions to complement programming.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) in Public Administration, Community Planning, Nonprofit Programs, or related field.

Three or more years of experience in nonprofit, government or public administration with a knowledge of nonprofit operations and public sector services or a combination of relevant education and experience.

Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and real ID or passport, or the ability to attain one.

Must be legally employable in the United States.