Community Development Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Community Development Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Deputy Director

LOCATION: 505 South 6 St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent/Full-time

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

SALARY: $55,000 - $65,000 annual salary

Position Summary

The Community Development Coordinator for the Municipal Housing Agency of Council Bluffs is dedicated to expanding low to moderate income housing opportunities in Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County. This includes implementing our Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program, supporting the implementation of our Homeownership and Self-Sufficiency programs, supporting initiatives to drive the development of new low-income and affordable housing, engaging with county wide housing service partners, and serving as the agency’s primary community development grant writing and reporting official.

Essential Functions

Program Development & Administration:

· Maintain a comprehensive multiyear Community Housing Action & Equity Plan, focusing on strategic agency growth, community partnerships, and property development.

· Regularly review and update the plan to reflect changing community needs and goals.

· Work with front line team members and leadership to identify opportunities to serve more families and determine viability for broader implementation in the community.

· Manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) issuances and submissions for Project Based Voucher and other multifamily developments.

· Coordinate the awarding of Project Based Voucher units to new developments with emphasis on maintaining local, state, and federal requirements and standards.

· Engage families & partners to provide support and facilitate participation in Homeownership and Self-Sufficiency Programs. 

Program Reporting & Support:

· Collect relevant housing data from various sources to inform decision-making.

· Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

· Utilize data to create reports, maps, and presentations for leadership and stakeholders.

· Identify and utilize metrics to monitor agency program impact.

· Conduct regular evaluations of programs and initiatives, recommending adjustments to improve outcomes.

Grant Administration:

· Identify funding opportunities and write directed grants to secure financial support for current and expanded housing and community development initiatives.

· Develop compelling grant proposals that align with the agency’s goals and objectives.

· Prepare and submit grant reports, detailing the impact and outcomes of funded programs.

· Ensure compliance with grant requirements and deadlines.

· Communicate grant progress and successes to stakeholders and funders.

· Monitor the success of funded programs and initiatives, ensuring they meet stated goals and objectives.

Program Coordinating Committee (PCC) Support:

· Support the Expanding Housing Opportunities Program Coordinating Committee (PCC) by facilitating partnerships, participation, and resource alignment.

· Participate in PCC meetings, ensuring productive discussions and follow-up actions.

· Facilitate service coordination among public and private agencies to meet the needs of program participants and other low-income families.

· Utilize the PCC to align services, avoid duplication, and conserve resources.

· Provide input and counsel in the development and administration of Program Action Plans.

· Propose changes to programs and policies based on PCC discussions and feedback.

· Work with PCC members to develop a better understanding of the needs of program participants and other low-income families.

· Identify gaps in resources and propose and develop strategies to address them.

Community Engagement & Development:

· Serve as an effective spokesperson for the agency, representing the programs and goals of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public.

· Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations.

· Actively support the development of nonprofit subsidiary initiatives to drive the development of additional low-income housing units and strategic services for existing families and program applicants.

· Organize community meetings and forums to gather input from residents.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Professional Attributes:

· Knowledge of local government operations and/or human services programs.

· Effective communication and relationship-building skills.

· Ability to develop and implement community outreach initiatives.

· Competence in monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness.

· Proficiency in grant writing and reporting.

· Maintain orderly work areas and workflow practices.

· Speak clearly and persuasively, listen carefully to others, and proactively keep others informed.

· Communicate in writing with styles that are approachable and respectable, editing work for spelling and grammar, presenting numerical data effectively, and interpreting written communication.

· Maintain confidentiality, remain open to other ideas, and exhibit willingness to try new things.

· Identify and resolve problems, finding and implementing logical, ethical, and legal strategies/practices to serve families more efficiently.

· Adapt to changes in the work environment, managing competing demands, and dealing with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.

· Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, monitoring own work to ensure quality.

· Strong understanding of community development and public housing programs' social, economic, and physical aspects.

Preferred Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in public administration, community development, social work, or a related field.

· Three years of experience in community development, housing programs, real estate development, or a related field.

· Experience in grant writing and reporting.

· Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Special Requirements

· Must possess a valid State Driver’s License and an operable vehicle.

· Self-Sufficiency, Homeownership, and PBV Certifications within one year of employment.

· Must pass criminal and background checks.

· Internal and external applicants may be requested to take and pass drug screening.

Benefits

The Municipal Housing Agency offers an extensive benefits package which includes:

· Enrollment in the IPERS Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (see ipers.org)

· All federal holidays, plus additional holiday designated by the agency, as paid time off

· Health, dental, and vision insurance; with significant portions of employee and dependent premiums covered by the agency

· Paid vacation and sick leave

· Paid parental leave

· Short and long term disability insurance

· Paid life insurance policy

· Paid training and paid training time off

· One paid day off during the month of the employee's birthday

· One annual floating personal paid day off