Alliance/Partner Management, Budgeting, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Community Development, Community Support, Computer Skills, Driver's License, English Language, Funding, Grant Administration/Management, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Public Administration, Spanish Language, Urban Planning, Willing to Travel
Help Lead Community Change Across Northeastern Pennsylvania!
NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania (NWNEPA) is seeking a strategic, community-focused leader to serve as our next Director of Community Development.
Reporting in to the CEO, this full-time role will lead the strategy, growth, and execution of community development initiatives that strengthen neighborhoods, build partnerships, and create measurable impact across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
What You'll Do:
- Partner with community leaders to lead neighborhood revitalization and community development initiatives in Northeast PA
- Build and manage strategic partnerships with municipalities, nonprofits, residents, and other key stakeholders
- Oversee programs, projects, budgets, grants, and funding sources for each project
- Oversee a small and dedicated team of community development professionals and AmeriCorps members
- Support community engagement, outreach, and organizational visibility
- Help drive organizational strategy and long-term community impact
- Serve as a thought-partner to the CEO
- Some travel and occasional evening/weekend events required
What We're Looking For in a candidate:
- 5+ years of experience in community development, urban planning, public administration, or related field
- At least 3 years of proven leadership and project management experience
- Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
- Experience with grants, funding management, and community partnerships preferred
- Excellent computer skills, including MS Office and Google platform
- Highly organized with ability to manage competing demands
- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
- Possession of a valid's driver's license
Why NWNEPA?
This is an opportunity to lead meaningful work that directly improves neighborhoods and communities throughout the region, while joining a mission-driven organization committed to lasting impact.
In exchange for your skills and expertise, we offer a collaborative and mission-focused culture, a competitive compensation and benefits package including generous paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, educational reimbursement, 401k plan with a company match, and flexible/hybrid scheduling options.
No phone calls please and no recruiters. We are an equal opportunity employer. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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