The City of Rochester invites applications for:
Community Development Coordinator
Community Development
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
Nature of Work
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.
Rate of Pay:
Starting salary $74,416 to $87,544 per year, depending on qualifications, with advancement to $105,054
Limited Term Appointment:
This position is funded through grant monies and continued employment is contingent upon the renewal of this grant funding. At this time, grant funds for this position have been awarded through December 31, 2026. The grant has been continuously funded since 1983. Continued renewal of the grant for is anticipated and likely but not guaranteed.
To have your application considered, please apply by Monday, July 6th, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field
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1 year of professional experience in community development, planning, GIS, or other related field.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may also be considered.
If this work interests you but you are unsure if you meet all the job requirements listed above, ! 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.
Desirable Qualifications
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Strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills
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Experience with income verification
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Experience with environmental review compliance
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
Continuous demands: sitting, fine dexterity
Frequent demands: standing, walking
Occasional demands: crouching, bending, reaching, carrying, kneeling
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing and touch.
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:
NONE - not substantially exposed to environmental conditions.
