• Community Development Coordinator

    City of Asheville (Asheville, NC)


    Community Development Coordinator

     

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    Community Development Coordinator

     

    Salary

     

    $52,510.57 - $57,761.62 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Asheville, NC

     

    Job Type

     

    Full Time

     

    Job Number

     

    2025-01683

     

    Department

     

    Community and Economic Development

     

    Division

     

    Community Development

     

    Opening Date

     

    08/21/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    9/11/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

     

    + Description

    + Benefits

    + Questions

    Summary

    About our opportunity:

    The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Coordinator, Community Development in the Community Development Division . This position is responsible for coordinating locally and federally funded housing, community development, and related grant programs. The Community Development Division programs focus on reviewing applications, scheduling funding meetings, and monitoring subrecipient programs to meet City goals.

    What you’ll be doing:

    + Coordinate locally and federally funded housing, community development, and related grant programs.

    + Review and assess grant applications, determining project/program feasibility and ability to meet City goals.

    + Coordinate and conduct training and technical assistance for subrecipients and applicant agencies.

    + Process and review incoming grant draw requests for HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

    + Manage and update program information and application content, including creating/modifying applications and website content.

    + Prepare and monitor federal grant reporting forms and documents, such as performance report forms and draw request templates.

    + Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including City employees, contractors, grantees, and the public, to coordinate activities and resolve problems.

    + Process and maintain a variety of essential program documentation, including forms, reports, contracts, and invoices.

    + Utilize computer software proficiently for data entry, retrieval, review, and modification, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email.

    Benefits:

    + Salary : $52,510.57 - $57,761.62

    + 13 paid holidays, plus you will earn paid sick and vacation hours

    + Full access to the City of Asheville's benefit suite including Medical, Dental, and Life insurance options

    + Enrollment in the North Carolina State Pension Plan and NC State 401K with company matching funds.

     

    About you: We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

    Minimum requirements :

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Planning, Community Development, or a related field required.

    + One year of experience in grant program implementation and management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

     

    Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

    Other things to know:

    + Work Schedule : 37.5 hours per week; Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

    + Application Details : This job posting will close on September 11th at 5:00pm.

     

    About us: The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity. The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer. The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

     

    To view our comprehensive benefits package, click here (https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/) .

     

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    Select your highest level of education:

    + High School/GED

    + Associates Degree

    + Bachelors Degree

    + Masters Degree

    + Doctorate

     

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    How many years of experience in grant program implementation and management?

     

    + Less than 1 year

    + 1-3 years

    + More than 3 years

     

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    Explain your experience in community development, grant program implementation or any equivalent experience.

    Required Question

    Employer

     

    City of Asheville

     

    Address

     

    City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802

     

    Phone

     

    828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE

     

    Website

     

    http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs