Top Community Development Executive leads and plans all aspects of an organization's economic development lending activities to support or subsidize improvements in the community. Develops and maintains relationships with groups, agencies, and organizations in the community to identify business development opportunities. Being a Top Community Development Executive establishes the policies guiding the community development strategy and ensures the organization's compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and other regulations. Contributes to marketing efforts to foster company visibility and awareness of projects or initiatives. Additionally, Top Community Development Executive monitors ongoing initiatives to evaluate progress and efforts. Researches and evaluates current and future community needs to identify lending and other business development opportunities. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Top Community Development Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Community Development Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Thoma is seeking a highly motivated self-starter to administer both State and federal grant programs and projects. Some knowledge of grant sources such as the Community Development Block Grant Program, NY Main Street, and NY Affordable Housing Corporation is helpful, but not required. The Grant Administrator will be able to work on multiple programs or projects at the same time and will be able to work with Thoma team members, the public, and municipal officials. The Grant Administrator will be responsible for implementing grant programs or projects after grant award from the preparation of grant acceptance documents to formulating processes or procedures for implementation, to maintenance of files and databases necessary for preparing reports. The position may require some meetings with public speaking and field work.
The successful applicant should have good research skills; the ability and willingness to educate themselves as to the various grants, grants processes, and compliance requirements; and ability and willingness to learn on the job. The successful applicant will also have effective administrative skills including exceptional organizational skills. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required. A minimum two-year degree and 1-3 years of administrative experience is preferred. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume, including salary requirements, to Thoma Development Consultants, 34 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY 13045, or email us at TDC@thomadevelopment.com. Thoma Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer.