Director of Community Development & Grant Administration

Purpose of Position :

Under the direction of the GFDC President, the Director of Community Development & Grant Administration will lead the implementation of GFDC’s housing programming, grant management, and assist with economic development projects. This includes the assistance of administrative tasks for the organization and general business program efforts.

The Director of Development and Grant Administration will assist in the planning and implementation of the GFDC Strategic Plan. This position will provide a wide variety of tasks directly related to housing development, grant administration, economic development project work, and advocacy for development in Greater Fremont. This position is characterized by a high degree of initiative, responsibility, accountability and ability to work collectively with a wide variety of individuals, community-based organizations, businesses and governmental entities.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities :

A. Grants & Development Projects

• Lead and facilitate the administration of GFDC's housing programs.
• Interface and serve as a point of contact for developers, site selection consultants, and economic development projects.
• Be an advocate and driving force for growth and development in Greater Fremont.
• Collaborate with City of Fremont, Dodge County, and other communities on housing / site development, grants, and economic development projects.
• Assist in request for information (RFI) responses.
• Identify and evaluate development opportunities, facilitate steps to bring resources together; assist communities in creating a development strategy; negotiate agreements; coordinate community planning.
• Research and assist in finding project and program financing, including preparing grant or other funding applications, coordinates agreements for financing, and maintains knowledge of current financing programs. Work with partners and developers to procure private and public funding via grants and incentives.
• Administer grants and oversee compliance with grant guidelines. Implement strategy around new and existing grants.
• Identify and pursue business and project attraction opportunities.
• Interface, develop, and maintain professional relationships with regional / state project stakeholders (NDED, NENEDD, GOEDP).
• Develop marketing pieces (including print, online, and social) targeted at developers and site selectors.
• Maintain Site Management system through Location One and RESimplifi.
• Attend GFDC, City Councils, Village Boards, and County Board meetings as needed.
• Acquire education and training needed to successfully perform duties.
• Attend training workshops, seminars, and conferences.
• Assist with general office duties as needed.

B. General

Answer and screen phone calls

C. Administrative

Other Duties and Responsibilities :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Fiscal Responsibilities :

All expenditures require approval of the President of GFDC.

Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -

Demonstrate the ability to :

Skills :

Knowledge of :

Education and Related Work Experience :

Certifications, Licenses, Designations :

Valid Driver's License

Qualifications / Environment :

Physical Demands :

Typical office environment demands. Must be able to travel to and from various business locations throughout Dodge County. Due to our relationship with the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership, 1-2 trips into Omaha may be required per month.