Housing Development Manager (Community Development Manager)

Job Description

Job Description

OUR ORGANIZATION :

As a subsidiary of Kinexus Group, a $15 million Southwest Michigan-based non-profit, Market One has principal responsibilities for economic and community development throughout Cass and Van Buren Counties. We connect people, investments, and organizations with strategies and services that improve the quality of life and economic conditions in our region, specifically Cass and Van Buren Counties. Our Cass and Van Buren County staff focuses on developing strategies that will allow our communities to thrive by addressing needs related to workforce, community, and business development. We work collaboratively with regional organizations to maximize economic growth.

Market One, as previously mentioned, is part of the Kineuxs Group family of organizations. Kinexus Group, recognized as one of Nonprofit Times 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Best Nonprofits to Work For, is a cutting-edge community development organization with growing initiatives to create an economically thriving Michigan. We are change agents who create solutions for business, workforce, and community challenges to promote economic vitality. While this position is part of and reports to Market One, this position is employed by Kinexus Group.

OUR DESIRED OUTCOMES :

Reporting to the Community Development Director of Market One, the Community Development Manager will hold a pivotal position responsible for leading :

• The development, implementation, and evaluation of grant programs and specialty service lines to meet the needs of the communities and businesses. Specifically, this role will focus on Market One's housing development program.
• Strategic grant development, compliance oversight, and effective administration in support of both internal and external community development initiatives.
• Proactive facilitation and leadership of community meetings are integral to the success of development initiatives.
• Proficient project management with strategic vision and strong communication skills to foster community development in Cass and Van Buren counties.
• This role will exercise professional judgment, analyze problems, make decisions, recommend solutions, and independently lead projects.
• Develop a strong relationship with funders at the state, regional and federal levels, in order to drive funding opportunities back to Cass and Van Buren counties.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US :

We have a unique culture that requires us to be BOLD, INSPIRATIONAL, ENTREPRENEURIAL and INCLUSIVE. We spend more waking hours with each other than we do with family or friends, so finding someone that adds to our culture is extremely important. It is our goal to inspire positive economic change one person, one business and one community at a time.

Kinexus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Program. Auxiliary aids, reasonable accommodations and or services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center : 711 Voice and TDD. Kinexus is a partner of American Job Centers.