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Manager - Community Builders - Glenwood Springs, CO

Program/Project Mgr: Community Development and Revitalization
Community Builders
Glenwood Springs, CO

Experience: 3-5 years
Phone: 970-384-4364

Community Builders, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping local leaders create stronger, more livable communities in the American West, is seeking a Development and Revitalization Project/Program Manager. This full-time position, based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado will play a lead role in our community planning and economic development work with a focus on research, training and assistance projects related to infill, redevelopment and revitalization. Additionally, this position will oversee the Colorado Brownfields Partnership (www.coloradobrownfields.org).

A strong foundation in market and economic forces related to community planning and development, including real estate finance and feasibility, particularly related to infill and redevelopment is required. Understanding of public finance, fiscal and economic impacts, land use policy, and regional economic development is also valuable. Ideal candidates will bring a solid understanding of the interplay between market forces, public policy, and infrastructure financing/investment in local planning and development.

Strong project management abilities; excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to collaborate effectively internally and with external partners; and strong critical thinking and analytical abilities are required.

Qualified candidates will hold a Master’s degree in economics, city and regional planning, public policy, public administration, business administration, or a related field, with a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience.

This position will be filled as a project or program manager level position, depending on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. Community Builders is committed to our team by offering competitive salary and benefits.

Apply by sending a resume and cover letter with subject: Development and Revitalization to: hr@communitybuilders.org or via regular mail: Community Builders, ATTN: Development & Revitalization, 817 Colorado Ave, #200, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601. To learn more about Community Builders, please visit our website at http://communitybuilders.org/

Applications accepted through March 12, 2016.