Recommend strategies for financial and technical assistance needed to compete for various discretionary grants/funding opportunities Create regular progress reports on projects and assignments, including all reports as required by state program sponsors Attend, participate, and make presentations at city and town meetings Complete program-eligible assignments as requested by city and town leaders Chair and/or participate on standing and ad hoc city committees, as requested Work directly with city and town leaders to carry out projects, answer day-to-day questions, craft solutions to urgent needs as they arise, and implement or improve programs over time Hold coordination meetings with LAA program sponsors and local cities/towns to support reporting, review local decision making, make assignments, and share information Ensure timely communications, verbal and written, with city and town leaders Other duties as assigned relating to the scope of work and intent of the LAA program. Able to work independently and exercise initiative to achieve program priorities and outcomes Ability to analyze a variety of financial problems and make decisions Coordinate a variety of intra-governmental policy matters between governing body and department heads Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with city leaders, intergovernmental agencies, & the public Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal intelligence, ability to work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders, establish & strengthen professional relationships, resolve disputes and complaints Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively, perform technical & policy-related research, and craft context-appropriate solutions Demonstrated commitment to social equity, environmental sustainability, and community development General understanding of local & regional issues including housing, community & economic development, and transportation.