Community Development leader

CFS

St. Joeseph, Michigan

$70,000–$80,000 Per Year

5 days ago

Job Description

Community Development Leader

Location: St. Joseph, Michigan
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annually

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Community Development Leader to lead community development planning initiatives, including land use, infrastructure, roads, emergency management, and other planning programs. This role will oversee building permits and inspection compliance, support land acquisition and development planning, and work closely with internal teams and regional, state, and local agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead community, land-use, infrastructure, and development planning initiatives.
Manage building permit processes, inspection compliance, and planning documentation.
Develop and maintain long-term land acquisition and development plans.
Manage transportation programs, including grant planning and reporting.
Research and assist with securing public and private funding for community projects.
Coordinate with GIS staff and other departments on planning initiatives.
Build relationships with regional, state, and local agencies and private partners.
Supervise interns and temporary employees.
Support the development of policies, ordinances, and procedures related to land use and natural resources.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a planning-related field; Master's degree preferred.
5+ years of related planning experience.
Certified Planner professional certification.
Experience with capital projects, grant management, implementation, and budgeting.
Strong knowledge of planning principles, land use, and applicable laws and regulations.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management abilities.
Experience with Microsoft Office and GIS/ArcGIS preferred.

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Numbers & Facts

Location	St. Joeseph, Michigan
Industry	Financial Services
Salary	$70,000–$80,000 Per Year
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1994
Website	http://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.