Job Opening: Urban and Regional Planner/Community Development Consultant; Cortland. NY
/We are seeking a full-time professional with a background in Urban and Regional Planning to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position should possess experience in managing an array of planning projects. The applicant should demonstrate experience with project implementation, public participation techniques, research, and writing for municipal customers. The candidate must be capable of taking independent responsibility for coordinating projects and completing complex tasks. The position may also include other community development work, such as program implementation, grant writing, and grant management. The candidate should be able to lead a project team and work in a supporting role to other team members.
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Dynamic local development corporation seeks experienced, versatile, results-driven economic development professional to pilot the organization’s multi-pronged initiatives to foster economic and community progress in Columbia County NY.
The successful candidate will manage a staff of eight, administer a $1.3 million budget, implement a strategic plan and organizational policies, oversee a $3.5 million small business loan portfolio, leverage economic development funding, maintain relationships with community stakeholders, act as the agency’s spokesperson, and serve as a first point of contact for businesses desiring to grow in Columbia County.