Housing Development Manager (Community Development Manager)

Our Desired Outcomes

Reporting to the Community Development Director of Market One, the Community Development Manager will hold a pivotal position responsible for leading:

• The development, implementation, and evaluation of grant programs and specialty service lines to meet the needs of the communities and businesses. Specifically, this role will focus on Market One’s housing development program.
• Strategic grant development, compliance oversight, and effective administration in support of both internal and external community development initiatives.
• Proactive facilitation and leadership of community meetings are integral to the success of development initiatives.
• Proficient project management with strategic vision and strong communication skills to foster community development in Cass and Van Buren counties.
• This role will exercise professional judgment, analyze problems, make decisions, recommend solutions, and independently lead projects.
• Develop a strong relationship with funders at the state, regional and federal levels, in order to drive funding opportunities back to Cass and Van Buren counties.

What We Expect From You

Develop and monitor budgets, project plans, and resource allocation for grant programs for Market One, communities and businesses.

Meet with state and federal department officials to build understanding of programming, develop strategic relationships, and advocate for projects in Cass and Van Buren Counties.

Partner with Market One team members to represent the organization to external constituency groups, including community, governmental, and private organizations.

Function as primary regional catalyst for community development by effectively connecting municipal and private sector partners with diverse funding opportunities that cultivate vibrant communities and drive economic prosperity.

Lead, Plan, organize, and operate initiatives, programs, and services to address economic and community development needs in alignment with the mission of Market One.

Oversee and execution of programs, report compliance, and services with applicable federal, state, and private sector regulations, requirements, and laws.

Provide technical support for municipal and private sector partners’ pursuit of grant funds in alignment with organizational strategic priorities. This can include writing, reviewing, or advising on internal and external grant applications to maximize application competitiveness.

Work with finance and compliance teams to ensure budgetary alignment for active programs and projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, nonprofit management, community development, planning, political science, or public administration or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 2 years’ experience related to nonprofit administration, grant writing and administration, project management, public administration, or economic development.
• Demonstrated strong writing skills and abilities.
• Ability to understand basic financial reports including balance sheets, activity reports, and revenue-expenditure reports.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout Cass and Van Buren counties.
• Must have the ability to communicate and organize effectively.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Must have the ability to exercise independent judgement on priorities and ability to meet deadlines.
• Must have the ability to be professional and use discretion when handling highly confidential matters.
• Must have the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Solid computer skills and ability in Microsoft, Excel, Power Point, and virtual meeting platforms (ex: Google Hangout, Zoom).

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Five years related professional experience in nonprofit administration, grant writing or grant administration, project management, public administration, or economic development.
• Demonstrated experience dealing with highly sensitive and confidential situations.
• Experience working with executive teams and/or local units of government.

Work Environment

• Flexible & Open
• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Opportunities for Growth
• Periodic Telecommute Work

What You Can Expect From Us

• A robust Onboarding experience to integrate you into our team
• Team of Teams training in support of the organizational strategies
• Job training and development to ensure you are established and growing in your role
• Cross Operational Meetings with your peers
• Exceptional benefits.
• Be a part of transformational change in Michigan.