Community Economic Development Program Manager

Job Summary
The Community Economic Development Manager is responsible for developing and managing the organization's community focused economic development activities.

The position duties include supporting and implementing the workplan in MWCDP’s funding agreements with the State of Montana’s Certified Regional Development (CRDC) program, the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Economic Development District (EDD) program and other related State and local program grants.

An essential duty of the Community Economic Development Manager is to oversee and update the region’s Community Economic Development Strategy (“CEDS”) and to develop, administer and manage the MWCDP community focused economic development programs and projects resulting from the CEDS. A key priority and duty of the Community Economic Development Manager is to provide guidance and management to the Montana Department of Commerce Pilot Cohort Tourism Grant Program (PCTGP) during the five-year period of the award

Duties

Main position responsibilities:

• Implement the organization’s community focused economic development activities, including but not limited to the scope of work associated with CEDS annual workplan and the management of the PCTGP
• Interface with other regional partner organizations, communities and local/tribal governments to assess needs; assist with program development; provide technical support on resources available to support economic and community development efforts at the local level.
• Leads staff members, regional partners, contractors and volunteers to plan and develop CEDS working committee; and oversee writing of and timely updates to the CEDS.
• Oversees and administers applicable Federal, State and local grants.
• Maintains quarterly and annual reporting and recertification activities relative to the State CRDC program, Federal EDA District program, and PCTGP program
• Program and Project planning, outreach and research
• Miscellaneous grant writing, grant administration and private fund raising as needed.
• Preparation of quarterly and annual reports to the MWCDP board of directors.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in business administration, community planning, public administration, finance or related field is required.
• 3 - 5 years of related business experience
• Excellent verbal communication skills are necessary including public speaking and group facilitation.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely and complete work product
• Strong writing skills; excellent research and analytical skills
• Project management skills, initiative and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of Community and Economic Development
• Proficiency in MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Commitment to MWCDP mission.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Ronan, MT 59864 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ronan, MT 59864: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000