Top 17 Economic development Jobs in Minnesota

Director of Community Development
Carver County Community Development Agency —Chaska, MN
- $109,866 - $148,325 a year
- Email
- Background check
- 5 years
- Research
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Loan Officer Minnesota – SBA 504 Lending
WBD, Inc —Minnesota
- $145,000 - $153,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Customer service
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Community Strategy & Engagement Manager
Geronimo Power, LLC —Bloomington, MN
- $120,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Business Development & Economic Analysis Manager
American Crystal Sugar Company —Moorhead, MN
- $158,637.66 - $198,297.07 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Office
- Finance
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Community Development Director
City of Cloquet —Cloquet, MN
- $92,595 - $121,930 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Business development
Senior Project Manager
City of St. Paul —Saint Paul, MN
- $83,137.60 - $119,080.00 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Marketing
- Customer service
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
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Developer, Strategic Origination
Geronimo Power, LLC —Bloomington, MN
- $110,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Communications Strategist
AE2S —Maple Grove, MN
- $79,000 - $110,000 a year
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Marketing
- Writing skills
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Small Business Services Coordinator
Neighborhood Development Center —Saint Paul, MN
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Community and Business Development Specialist - Winthrop, MN
Community and Economic Development Assoc —Winthrop, MN
- $45,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Regional Manager, Google Cloud, Government Affairs and Public Policy
Google —Minnesota
- $181,000 - $247,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Management
- Up to 50% travel
- Bachelor's degree
Chief Lending Officer
WOMENVENTURE —Saint Paul, MN
- $126,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Continuous improvement
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
10d
Grants Specialist Senior
State of Minnesota - Iron Range Resources & Rehab —Eveleth, MN
- $30.76 - $45.26 an hour
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Office
- Finance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
3d
Business Solutions Supervisor -- Extended Closing Date
City of St. Paul —Saint Paul, MN
- $109,137.60 - $153,150.40 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Master's degree
- Military encouraged
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
FX Business Development Officer
U.S. Bank National Association —Minneapolis, MN
- $139,230 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
You Could Be Our Planning Lead
Landform Professional Services, LLC —Minneapolis, MN
- $110,000 - $118,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Office
- Windows
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Regenerative Agriculture Program Manager
Latino Economic Development Center —Saint Paul, MN
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- English
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Director of Community Development

Carver County Community Development Agency -
Chaska, MN

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Job Details

Full-time
$109,866 - $148,325 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Dependent health insurance coverage
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Program management
Economic development
Bachelor's degree
Community development projects

Full Job Description

Job Summary

Come join our expanding team at Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA)! Carver County CDA is a government agency that provides affordable housing and economic development services in Carver County. We are searching for an experienced Director of Community Development who can lead a growing Community Development department. Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, the Director of Community Development is responsible for the direct administration and management of community development and redevelopment programs, multi-family and single-family projects using finance programs, and homeownership programs. This position is an exempt position, and the full pay range is $109,866-$148,325, depending on experience.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, directing the administration and management of community development programs, administering federal grants and Requests for Proposal (RFPs), providing direct project administration and management, overseeing the monitoring of Initiative recipients, developing and implementing program and administrative budgets, and assisting in strategic planning strategics, policies, and programs supporting the CDA.

Duties

Manage Department personnel:

Develop and lead the achievement of departmental goals and objectives in support of the CDA's mission, vision, and values.
Determine staffing needs, training needs, and department structure.
Coordinate staff work assignments; ensure adequate staff coverage and efficient work coordination.
Develop and implement employee procedures and policies.
Assist with review, revision, and development of job descriptions and evaluation of performance standards.
Approve time sheets, mileage claims, and leave requests.

Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) and Community Growth Partnership Initiative (CGPI):

Administers, organizes, plans, and directs the usage of the LHTF, LAHA funding and CGPI.
Responsible for development of affordable housing strategies, related housing policies, and programs.
Proposes funding recommendations and identifies partnerships to strengthen affordable housing opportunities.
Maintains accurate records and compiles data for timely reports.

Redevelopment and community development projects:

Secure diverse and sustainable funding sources to support community development initiatives including HUD, DEED, MHFA, Met Council and other sources.
Assist cities, non-profit organizations, and developers in identifying community development and housing needs. Serve as the lead contact for economic development inquiries.
Coordinate property acquisitions and site clearance; field calls and provide information, initiate purchases, negotiate purchase contracts and coordinate the relocation of existing owners/tenants.
Assess property sites to determine necessary environmental remediation; develop, implement, and track response action plans, manage cleanup projects and contracts in accordance with state and local environmental regulations and requirements.
Ensure property acquisitions, relocations and demolition projects meet Federal, state and CDA legal and policy requirements.
Review, analyze and acquire tax forfeiture sites.
Establish and carryout project budgets.
Provide regular project status reports (i.e. written or presentations) to City Councils, City Managers, county and state agencies, and CDA Executive Director.
Coordinate and/or attend meetings with external partners (e.g. state agencies, cities, county, private and non-profit developers).

Multi-family and single-family housing finance programs: (e.g. Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Conduit Financing)

Oversee, assess, and make recommendations of complex financing needed to support development or redevelopment of affordable housing units.
Assist in preparation and management of project budgets, schedule, and contracts.
Conduct site visits to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective action.

Homeownership programs: (e.g. Carver County Community Land Trust, Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program, First Time Homebuyer and Down payment Assistance Programs)

Oversee the program’s expansion of new properties into the portfolio and resales of existing properties; be involved in statewide and local coalition events.
Assess market and programmatic demands and make recommendations on program structure and offerings.
Oversee grant writing and funding application process.
Develop and implement program and administrative budgets; approve all check and draw requests and ensure all program funds are utilized in a timely manner.
Initiate, design, and implement project and financial tracking systems; coordinate the completion of program/activity reports; analyze data and reports.
Coordinate, develop, and maintain partnerships with others such as real estate agents, bankers, eligible households, and funders.
Oversee the application process and work with qualifying applicants and contractors to complete identified improvements. Manage the program’s waiting list.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local grant guidelines, regulations, and requirements.

Business Support: Act as coordinator/manager for special projects:

Oversee complicated and politically sensitive projects/issues, as assigned by the Executive Director.
Perform research, analysis, reports and presentations, documentation, and compile information for various topics/projects.
Coordinate and serve as project lead or liaison to both internal and external groups.
Support and promote Next Stage business program to cities, Chambers, potential and existing business owners.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Housing, Urban Studies or Planning, Finance or related field required.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience with housing finance and/or community development programs.

Visit carvercda.org/about-us/careers for the full job description including the list of qualifications.

CDA also offers an excellent benefit package including CDA paid employee medical insurance (with generous HSA contributions) and dental coverage (dependent coverage for health and dental insurance available at a reasonable cost). Free employee and family life insurance and CDA paid long-term disability insurance. Participation in a defined contribution retirement plan with a generous 11% agency contribution, 24 days per year of PTO earned on an accrual basis, 13 paid holidays, and 6 days of Earned Sick and Safe Leave per year. Employees have access to group vision insurance, a pre-tax and ROTH option for deferred income, and eligible federal loans may also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Employment applications are available online at carvercda.org. Email application and resume to [email protected]; mail to 705 N Walnut St, Chaska, MN 55318, or fax to 952-448-6506.

Final candidates subject to criminal background check.

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Pay: $109,866.00 - $148,325.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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