Housing Development Manager (Community Development Manager)

Kinexus Group • Paw Paw, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a subsidiary of Kinexus Group, Market One is responsible for economic and community development in Cass and Van Buren Counties. The organization connects people, investments, and organizations with strategies and services to improve the quality of life and economic conditions in the region. Market One focuses on developing strategies for workforce, community, and business development, working collaboratively with regional organizations to maximize economic growth. Kinexus Group has been recognized as one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For multiple years. The Community Development Manager will report to the Community Development Director of Market One and will lead grant programs, specialty service lines, and housing development initiatives. This role involves strategic grant development, compliance oversight, and administration, as well as facilitating community meetings and managing projects with a strategic vision. The position requires professional judgment, problem-solving, decision-making, and independent project leadership. A key aspect of the role is developing relationships with funders at state, regional, and federal levels to drive funding opportunities to Cass and Van Buren counties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, nonprofit management, community development, planning, political science, or public administration or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 2 years’ experience related to nonprofit administration, grant writing and administration, project management, public administration, or economic development.
• Demonstrated strong writing skills and abilities.
• Ability to understand basic financial reports including balance sheets, activity reports, and revenue-expenditure reports.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout Cass and Van Buren counties.
• Ability to communicate and organize effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment on priorities and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to be professional and use discretion when handling highly confidential matters.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Solid computer skills and ability in Microsoft, Excel, Power Point, and virtual meeting platforms (ex: Google Hangout, Zoom).

Nice To Haves

• Five years related professional experience in nonprofit administration, grant writing or grant administration, project management, public administration, or economic development.
• Demonstrated experience dealing with highly sensitive and confidential situations.
• Experience working with executive teams and/or local units of government.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor budgets, project plans, and resource allocation for grant programs for Market One, communities, and businesses.
• Meet with state and federal department officials to build understanding of programming, develop strategic relationships, and advocate for projects in Cass and Van Buren Counties.
• Partner with Market One team members to represent the organization to external constituency groups, including community, governmental, and private organizations.
• Function as primary regional catalyst for community development by effectively connecting municipal and private sector partners with diverse funding opportunities that cultivate vibrant communities and drive economic prosperity.
• Lead, plan, organize, and operate initiatives, programs, and services to address economic and community development needs in alignment with the mission of Market One.
• Oversee and execute programs, report compliance, and services with applicable federal, state, and private sector regulations, requirements, and laws.
• Provide technical support for municipal and private sector partners’ pursuit of grant funds in alignment with organizational strategic priorities. This can include writing, reviewing, or advising on internal and external grant applications to maximize application competitiveness.
• Work with finance and compliance teams to ensure budgetary alignment for active programs and projects.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Opportunities for Growth
• Exceptional benefits
• A robust Onboarding experience to integrate you into our team
• Team of Teams training in support of the organizational strategies
• Job training and development to ensure you are established and growing in your role
• Cross Operational Meetings with your peers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level