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Rural Development Specialist - Housing/Development Solutions
Rural Community Assistance Corporation
| Organization Founded in 1978, RCAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides training, technical and financial resources and advocacy so low-income rural communities can achieve their goals and visions. Our dedicated staff and active board work to make our vision of vibrant, healthy and enduring rural communities a reality across the West. Housing Department The housing department provides technical support to local organizations working in a variety of housing programs. The Development Solutions program works with organizations that develop and manage multifamily rental housing. The Homeownership Solutions program backs a network of approximately 50 self-help housing agencies, and the Housing Counseling program is a HUD intermediary for approximately 20 groups. Position Description: The Rural Development Specialist (RDS) will primarily work with other nonprofit housing organizations and other entities, such as local and Tribal governments, to assess market needs, facilitate program/project planning, identify operating and project development resources, and assist with program and project management. Specific job goals, objectives and tasks are established for each employee as part of the annual evaluation process. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Skills and Qualifications
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Preferred Education and Experience: A combination of experience and education is required to qualify for the position. A typical qualifying combination would be: Experience: Five years of experience working in one or more of the following:
Education: Bachelor’s degree (additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education). Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Physical Job Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work performed in an office requires ability to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment, including telephone. Use may be moderate (average 2 hours per day) to heavy (4 or more hours per day). While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods of time; walk; talk; hear; use hand to manipulate; handle; feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. This position also requires moderate (up to three days per month) to heavy (up to 10 days per month) automobile and airline travel, including overnight travel. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid drivers' license and proof of insurance that meets the minimum requirements of RCAC corporate liability policy will be required when traveling for business purposes. Office or personal residence must be within one hour’s drive of a major airport. |
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