Top 9 Economic development Jobs in Columbus

Senior Rural Development Specialist
Great Lakes Community Action Partnership —Ohio
- $65,000 - $74,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Word processing
- Wellness program
- 403(b) matching
Extension Educator - Community Development, Fayette
The Ohio State University —Columbus, OH
- $42,100 - $72,700 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
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Allegro Real Estate Brokers & Advisors —Columbus, OH
- Email
- Mid-level
- Real Estate License
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Franklin County, WA —Franklin County, OH
- $55,497.00 - $81,958.50 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Capital Pillar Senior Analyst
The Ohio State University —Columbus, OH
- $88,300 - $115,350 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Senior Manager, Aerospace & Defense
JobsOhio —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Master's degree
- 8 years
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Business Services Lead - Employer Focused (930441)
Equus —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Driver's License
- Opportunities for advancement
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S&ME, Inc. —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Marketing
- Engineering
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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Small Business Credit Manager
Northwest Bank —Columbus, OH
- $115,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Finance
- Business development
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Senior Rural Development Specialist
Great Lakes Community Action Partnership —Ohio
Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid driver’s license, and maintain a safe driving record. Serve as trainer/mentor for new staff.
$65,000 - $74,000 a year
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Senior Rural Development Specialist

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership -
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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 - $74,000 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
403(b) matching
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance

Qualifications

Water resource management
Finance
Grant writing
Finance
Policy analysis
Driver's License
Community development
Municipal waste management

Full Job Description

Senior Rural Development Specialist

Location: Remote - Ohio

Schedule: Monday - Thursday

Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week

Employment Type: Year-Round Full-Time

Are you interested in working with a great team of technical assistance providers who help communities safeguard drinking water and local environments, improve economic opportunity and the quality of life for rural Americans?

GLCAP Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP) delivers technical assistance, project development, training, and other professional services to small public water and wastewater systems and local governments. We help them improve their infrastructure and local economies.

We are seeking professionals with a broad range of skills and experience, particularly those who have worked in water/wastewater industries, local government, grant writing/administration, accounting/finance, land conservation, environmental compliance, and related fields. Priority competency areas that we are looking for include grant writing and funding development, project planning, water/sewer system management, utility rate-setting, training, facilitation, and NEPA environmental assessments.

Why Work for GLCAP?

When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive. We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptability—the values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP.

Benefits and Perks:

Work-Life Balance: 34-hour full-time workweek with three-day weekends
Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one
Health Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributions
Retirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contribution
Paid Time Off: Up to 6 weeks of combined vacation, personal, and sick leave accrued per year
Paid Holidays: 12 observed holidays per year
Income Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives
Professional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain up-to-date knowledge on the latest development in federal and state regulations, funding source regulations, new technologies relating to water and wastewater, and developing trends.
Provide technical assistance and training to community groups, local government officials/agencies, and/or individual system owners on community development concerns relating to program planning, facility development, management and finance, operation and maintenance, and capacity development.
Conduct on-site visits with community officials, agencies or individuals; conduct needs assessments; complete the enrollment process; and prepare and provide progress reports and updates regarding the status of projects.
Maintain necessary communication with potential and existing funding sources.
Serve as the department contact in one or more priority competency area
Serve as trainer/mentor for new staff.
Assist the State RCAP Director with program development which may include participating in the development of funding strategies, initiating contacts, identifying opportunities, coordinating, writing, developing and submitting small proposals, and working as a team member on large proposals.
Research, analyze and publish comments on the impact of proposed regulations and policies; participate on policy-setting or advisory groups; analyze rural development issues and needs; develop policy, technical papers, articles, and manuals for RCAP and other publications; develop training curricula.
Conduct outreach and networking for the RCAP program by forming, coordinating, and/or participating in rural development networks and associations, forming and maintaining links between agencies and/or other networks, and marketing department programs.

Education:

Required bachelor's degree in an area of study related to environmental resources, planning, finance/accounting, business management or equivalent experience; or certified as a water or wastewater operator.

Experience:

Experience in community development, water or waste water management, or infrastructure development, to include experience in one of the following areas: NEPA related environmental reviews, CDBG administration, municipal finance, utility certified operations and management, operation and maintenance of private drinking water wells, geographic information systems, land use and economic planning, finance and grant writing, facilitation and negotiation, or training communities; and experience working with word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and database software.

As a condition of employment, the following are additional requirements:

Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid driver’s license, and maintain a safe driving record.
Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.
Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.
Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.
Ability to be reached by cellular phone during business hours and after hours.

Join us in Helping Communities Thrive, One Neighbor at a Time.

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Pay: $65,000.00 - $74,000.00 per year

Work Location: On the road

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