Upper Cumberland Development District
Community Development Planner
Upper Cumberland Development District, Cookeville, Tennessee, us, 38502
The Upper Cumberland Development District has an opening for a Community Development Planner . The Community Development Planner will assist local governments with the planning and administration of projects that will enhance the communities within the Upper Cumberland Region.
Duties include:
Pursue opportunities to promote economic and community development in the 14-county region including:
Meet with local elected officials and assist with planning for future projects
Maintain working knowledge of private and public funding opportunities
Maintain a working knowledge of communities’ economic and community development needs and potential projects
Work with communities to research, develop and submit grant applications to various state, federal, and private funding agencies
Coordinate with and obtain support from other agencies in the development of projects
Administer funded grant projects in accordance with funding agency guidelines.
Administration may include but is not limited to:
Preparing environmental review records, conducting public meetings, regular reporting, grant financial management, maintenance of both electronic and paper grant files, maintaining regular communication with grantee representatives
Make presentations to community groups about UCDD Economic and Community Development activities, as requested
Work with UCDD staff to research and develop strategic and comprehensive plans for communities in the region, as assigned by the Director
Qualifications:
Possess good oral and written communication skills with basic knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and number style
Ability to read and follow written and verbal directions
Ability to work both independently and as a team member
Experience working with state/federal government programs
The successful applicant will possess Bachelor’s degree.
Interested applicants should complete an online application, foundhere , and/or submit a resume to careers@ucdd.org.
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Duties include:
Pursue opportunities to promote economic and community development in the 14-county region including:
Meet with local elected officials and assist with planning for future projects
Maintain working knowledge of private and public funding opportunities
Maintain a working knowledge of communities’ economic and community development needs and potential projects
Work with communities to research, develop and submit grant applications to various state, federal, and private funding agencies
Coordinate with and obtain support from other agencies in the development of projects
Administer funded grant projects in accordance with funding agency guidelines.
Administration may include but is not limited to:
Preparing environmental review records, conducting public meetings, regular reporting, grant financial management, maintenance of both electronic and paper grant files, maintaining regular communication with grantee representatives
Make presentations to community groups about UCDD Economic and Community Development activities, as requested
Work with UCDD staff to research and develop strategic and comprehensive plans for communities in the region, as assigned by the Director
Qualifications:
Possess good oral and written communication skills with basic knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and number style
Ability to read and follow written and verbal directions
Ability to work both independently and as a team member
Experience working with state/federal government programs
The successful applicant will possess Bachelor’s degree.
Interested applicants should complete an online application, foundhere , and/or submit a resume to careers@ucdd.org.
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