State of Connecticut · 3 hours ago
Assistant Economic and Community Development Agent #260120-0517AR-001
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expThe State of Connecticut's Department of Economic and Community Development is seeking an Assistant Economic and Community Development Agent. This role involves assisting in developing and promoting economic and community development programs, including outreach, grant application review, and contracting for state-funded capital grant projects.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Performs a limited range of duties in promoting and coordinating economic, housing and community development activities and programs
Assists in project management activities
Assists in providing technical assistance to a wide variety of customers within and outside state
Advises municipalities in developing community development plans
Identifies and assesses customer needs and evaluates customer financial capacity and reliability
Reviews plans and proposals for conformity with statutory, regulatory and department requirements
Identifies economic, housing and/or community development resources available to a wide variety of customers and coordinates services
Conducts feasibility reviews
Underwrites proposals and makes appropriate recommendations
Assists in negotiating financial packages with customers relying on departmental approval process
Coordinates and tracks proposals through departmental approval process
Assists in preparing commitment letters, financial, statistical, technical and administrative reports as needed
Assists in marketing or promotion of economic, housing and/or community development programs and projects
Assists in developing, coordinating and conducting workshops, conferences and seminars
Assists communities in planning, developing, publicizing and promoting economic, housing and community development projects
Provides technical assistance with grant applications
May act as a liaison among customers, business institutions and financial organizations and government agencies
May monitor and support activities to maximize benefits of negotiated agreements
May monitor work performance of consultants
May monitor programs and projects to ensure compliance
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Five (5) years of experience in corporate marketing and business development or business experience including residential and/or commercial financing to include leverage financing, strategic planning, financial planning and analysis or project management experience with industrial, environmental, housing or community development to include public financing or experience in urban planning and development
Knowledge of local, state and federal economic, housing and community development programs and resources
Knowledge of budgetary and financial principles and practices
Knowledge of economic, housing and community development principles and practices
Knowledge of local, state and federal laws, regulations and policies relating to economic, housing and community development
Knowledge of economic, housing and community development assistance programs and financing
Knowledge of real estate development
Knowledge of public relations principles
Skills in interpersonal skills
Skills in oral and written communication skills
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
Ability to utilize computer software
Preferred
Experience with grant programs, including the application process, project implementation, and grant administration
Experience working with economic development programs
Experience with capital projects
Experience working with municipalities and non-profit organizations
Experience with contracting grants
Benefits
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
Company
State of Connecticut
The State of Connecticut – Executive Branch employs thousands of dedicated professionals, committed to providing a safe and thriving environment for our community, and visitors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Heidi B. Pugliese MSN, RN
Chief Executive Officer
Nicole Hernandez
Regional Chief Operating Officer
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