Technical Assistance Manager - Community Development

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3d • Remote

About The Position

WIL is seeking a Technical Assistance Manager for community development to help local governments and nonprofits administer federal housing and community development programs, such as CDBG and HOME. The role involves leading technical assistance plans, assessing grantee capacity, delivering training and coaching, and advising on program design, compliance, financial management, and budgeting. It also coordinates subject-matter consultants and tracks technical assistance results.

This is a contingent proposal opportunity in WIL’s expert collaborator network, not a funded vacancy. It supports a competitive grant application for which no award has been made; there is no guaranteed work or funding. If an award proceeds and the staffing model calls for it, WIL may offer a project-based contract or consulting engagement. WIL will ask for permission before naming the candidate or including their resume in a proposal. The opportunity is remote within the United States and is intended for a project-based contract collaborator.

Requirements

• Experience delivering technical assistance or program administration for CDBG, HOME, or similar housing and community development programs.
• Knowledge of local-government finance, budgeting, and grant compliance.
• Strong training and facilitation skills.
• Experience working with cities, counties, or nonprofit grantees.
• Comfort working as a project-based contract collaborator; remote within the United States.

Nice To Haves

• AICP certification or HUD-certified housing counselor qualification.
• Prior experience as a national technical assistance provider.
• Municipal finance or budget office experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical assistance plans for grantees administering federal housing and community development programs.
• Conduct capacity assessments of local governments and community organizations.
• Deliver trainings, toolkits, and one-on-one coaching.
• Advise on program design, compliance, financial management, and budgeting.
• Coordinate subject-matter consultants and track technical assistance results.
• Contribute qualifications and past-performance narrative to WIL proposals when authorized to be named.

What This Job Offers

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