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City of East Lansing

Community & Economic Development Specialist - CED Department

City of East Lansing, East Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48823

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The City of East Lansing occupies the ancestral, traditional and contemporary lands of the Anishinaabeg Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi peoples land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw. Career Opportunities

The City of East Lansing occupies the ancestral, traditional and contemporary lands of the Anishinaabeg Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi peoples land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw. East Lansing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The City of East Lansing is committed to becoming a fully inclusive place to live work, visit and do business. We believe an organization functions at its highest ability when a shared culture that promotes accepting, respecting, and valuing differences that include attributes such as age, income, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstances and cultural backgrounds is fostered. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to equity, inclusion and reflects the community we serve.

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The City of East Lansing is seeking to hire a full-time Community & Economic Development Specialist. East Lansing, home to Michigan State University, is a dynamic community of nearly 49,000 people, operates under the Council-Manager form of government with a full-time and part-time regular staff of 331 employees. The City of East Lansing is seeking a Community & Economic Development Specialist to serve in our Community & Economic Development Department. The position will report to the Community & Economic Development Director and will be responsible for one or more Division programs, including, but not limited to: the Citys Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Program, and/or Downtown Management Board (DMB); Manage infrastructure projects, coordination with merchants to maintain business continuity during construction, events, utility projects, etc.; Manage procurement, accounting, and accounts payable for various items needed for operations, infrastructure, marketing, and events; Prepare and produce meeting agendas, minutes; Promote and market division activities, initiatives, and redevelopment projects; In collaboration with stakeholders, identify and incorporate inclusionary economic development concepts in all programming; Design and implement ongoing placemaking activities, including pop-up events, to further economic development goals; and, acting as a staff resource for the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? Competitive salary with annual cost of living increases Retirement programs including a hybrid pension (10% of salary) and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan $1,000 annual employer contribution to post-employment Health Care Savings Plan 14 paid holidays 25 days of paid time off 30 calendar days of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child Health coverage (or receive a $200 monthly buy-out if you have coverage from another source), family dental and vision plan premiums fully covered by the city Life insurance of 2x annual salary w/optional supplemental coverage, and Long-Term Disability insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to use pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket health and daycare expenses An Employee Assistance Program, offering free counseling and support for employees and families Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness which forgives eligible student loans for borrowers who work at least ten years in public service An ever-changing work environment! In the dynamic work of Community & Economic Development, each day presents new and exciting challenges that keep your work fresh, engaging, and stimulating Union Affiliation: Non-Union FLSA: Exempt Qualifications

A bachelors degree with major course work in Planning, Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Finance, Public Administration, Geography, Accounting, Sustainability, or a related field OR equivalent training, education, and/or experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Must possess an unrestricted Michigan drivers license and excellent driving record; use of personal vehicle required.

Knowledge and experience with procurement, contract, and project management. Special Requirements

To perform the essential functions of the job, an individual may be required to stay in one period for prolonged periods of time as well as travel between sites within the City, work in both indoor and outdoor environments, handle moderately heavy (25 40 pounds) bags/boxes/equipment, operate assigned office equipment including computers, operate a City vehicle, and communicate effectively with both City employees and the public. Download General Employment Application (PDF)

A cover letter, resume and the General Application are required for consideration. Application materials are in PDF form and may be filled out electronically and saved and e-mailed as an attachment to Human Resources. Or, the application may be printed out, completed and mailed to:

City of East Lansing: Att: Human Resources 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823: Email: HR@cityofeastlansing.com #J-18808-Ljbffr