Community Development Coordinator

City of Rochester•Mn 55901, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work. We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community. It takes us all working together. Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Economic Growth, the Community Development Coordinator advances equitable access to housing through supporting housing projects, policies, and programs for the City of Rochester. This position ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while advancing the City’s housing initiatives to enhance our communities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: developing, coordinating, and administering housing programs; evaluating and updating current programs; administering loan and grant programs; and securing funding. In addition, the role is responsible for implementing communication and engagement strategies to ensure community awareness of policies and programming and serving as a liaison to internal department members, community groups, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field AND 1 year of professional experience in community development, planning, GIS, or other related field.
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may also be considered.
Your experience is likely more applicable to the role than you think, and the City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but a variety of lived experience to the team.

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills
Experience with income verification
Experience with environmental review compliance

Responsibilities

Perform program administration and compliance.
Review proposed projects and site plans for compliance with environmental laws and regulations and prepare related documents.
Complete third-party income verifications for applicants of single-family rehabilitation loan programs.
Evaluate documentation for rehabilitation loan program to ensure that households comply with guidelines.
Provide support to the subrecipients of the Community Development Block Grant.
Administer the Home Ownership Creation Program, through monitoring project progress, budget, and timelines to ensure adherence to program goals and objectives.
Administer the Accessory Dwelling Unit Pilot Program through coordinating with consultants, homeowners, and community partners to ensure effective project execution and quality outcomes.
Manage various partnerships for the advancement of housing programs and policies that align with community needs and priorities.
Conduct research, gather data, prepare reports to support project planning and decision-making processes.
Conduct analysis, data editing, map creation and web application updates using GIS datasets.
Perform routine data management tasks on these creations.
Support the City’s parcel disposition project, which includes reviewing and facilitating discussions with various departments to understand the development limitations and intended use for each parcel, while securing buy-in to make recommendations that align with community needs and priorities based on these findings.
Coordinate and oversee the implementation of future programs utilizing Economic Vitality funding via local Sales Tax, such as loan programs to increase density.
Maintain and improve current housing policies.
Identify, evaluate, and recommend opportunities for programming and policy enhancements.
Evaluate existing incentive programs through analysis of current programming, research, and analysis of other agency programs.
Conduct outreach to community partners to gather feedback on programming, including the Community Development Block Grant.
Identify and research funding opportunities.
Provide recommendations to management on new opportunities.
Prepare proposal, including conducting analysis to support aspirations, ensuring compliance with all requirements.
Provide public service to residents and other agencies.
Respond to and resolve inquiries and requests for information about housing programs and policies.
Organize and facilitate special community development meetings, workshops, and forums to gather input, disseminate information, and promote community participation.
Develop supporting marketing, communication, and education strategies.
Prepare technical information for Boards, Council, City staff, Commissions, neighborhood groups, and professional organizations.
Ensure increased understanding and support for departmental programs, policies, and services with the City.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.