For more than four decades, Triad Associates has been helping communities grow, thrive, and transform. As a full-service housing, community, and economic development consulting firm, Triad has secured more than $1.7 billion in grants and financing for public, private, authority, and nonprofit clients throughout New Jersey and beyond. Our success is built on innovation, attention to detail, and a commitment to going above and beyond for the communities we serve. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Community Development Specialist to join our growing team. If you are passionate about community improvement, federal grant programs, strategic planning, and helping local governments achieve their goals, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity. This is more than a grant administration or planning position. It is a growth opportunity to work directly with communities, help secure critical resources, and contribute to projects that improve lives and strengthen neighborhoods. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference through community development, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role As a Community Development Specialist, you will work directly with municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders to plan, administer, and implement programs that improve neighborhoods, expand opportunities, and strengthen communities. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects involving community development, housing, economic development, revitalization, grant administration, and long-range planning. Candidates with experience administering federally funded programs are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly those with knowledge of HUD-funded initiatives. As a Community Development Specialist, you will be responsible for: Preparing

CDBG/HOME/ESG

application documents including the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, Environmental Review Records, CAPER and assembling data for CDBG reports and other required documents.

CDBG/HOME/ESG

grant management/administration Interaction with public clients, and facilitate public and client meetings as needed Assistance with researching potential funding to leverage CDBG funding, Strategic planning initiatives, Preparation of responses to Requests for Proposals and Qualifications, Marketing and business development as needed Work independently with diverse clients, programs and projects. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills Desire to expand knowledge base The successful candidate should possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and have a thorough knowledge of community development, and the workings of government at the local, state, and federal levels. Education requirement can be waived for a candidate with extensive CDBG experience. Working knowledge of GIS, mapping, and computer graphics is also a plus.

NOTE:

Duties outlined above are solely for illustrative purposes. A particular position in the firm may require an employee to perform additional duties and responsibilities not outlined above. The company offers a competitive health and dental plan, vacation, 401K, profit sharing and other benefits that will be reviewed with candidates who are invited for an interview. Triad Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, references and writing sample to: Noemi Mazza, HR Manager nmazza@triadincorporated.com To learn more about Triad Associates, visit: www.triadincorporated.com

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience with

CDBG/HOME/ESG

grant management/administration? Do you have experience with preparation of responses to Requests for Proposals and Qualifications? Do you have working knowledge of GIS, mapping, and computer graphics ? Do you have experience with researching potential funding to leverage CDBG funding? Do you have experience with preparing

CDBG/HOME/ESG

application documents?

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Vineland, NJ 08360