Community Planner

THE TRUMAN COUNCIL M O R E G I O N A L P L A N N I N G C O M M I S S I O N F O R B A R T O N , J A S P E R , N E W T O N , A N D M C D O N A L D C O U N T I E S 417-208-9321 107 N Jefferson Neosho, Mo 64850 Community Planner Job Description Effective Date: July 23, 2021 Position: Community Planner Employment Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Community Planner to join our team.
The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating comprehensive planning projects, implementing economic development strategies, and fostering community partnerships.
This position requires a dynamic individual with excellent communication skills, grant writing experience, and a commitment to community development.
Essential Functions: Project Coordination: * Lead comprehensive planning projects for multiple communities.
* Conduct public meetings and presentations.
* Design comprehensive plan documents using narratives, images, maps, and graphics.
* Utilize knowledge of general planning concepts, land use, GIS, and relevant planning statutes.
Economic Development: * Assist in implementing the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
* Facilitate CEDS Committee meetings and collaborate on economic development projects.
* Demonstrate knowledge of business finance, state and local incentives, and relevant economic development programs.
Grant Management: * Explore, apply, prepare, and administer various grants.
* Exhibit excellent research and writing skills.
* Identify grant-eligible projects for economic development and ensure communities capitalize on funding opportunities.
Relationship Building: * Establish and maintain effective relationships with state and federal government agencies and private sector partners.
* Attend City Council Meetings and engage regularly with mayors and community members.
* Act as a liaison between the organization and local stakeholders.
Administrative Responsibilities: * Develop, plan, organize, and administer policies and procedures.
* Coordinate meetings, set deadlines, and monitor activities involving external parties.
* Keep own office and common areas organized and cleaned.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Self-Management/Leadership: * Action Orientation, Self-Knowledge, Perseverance, Creativity, Priority Setting.
Technical Skills: * Community Engagement.
Organizational Knowledge and Skills: * Problem Solving, Political Savvy, Judgment/Decision-making, Planning and Organizing * Work, Community/Customer Focus, Ethics.
Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills: * Teamwork/Cooperation, Giving and Receiving Feedback, Listening, Interpersonal Savvy, * Understanding Others.
* Minimum Qualifications: Education: * BA/BS in public administration, non-profit administration, planning, economic development, or related field preferred but not required.
* Experience: Prior experience with project management and grants preferred.
* Other: Experience with Microsoft Suite, comfortable with standard office equipment, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance Work Environment: Hybrid Working: * Maintain a hybrid working schedule, combining office and remote work.
* Attend evening City Council Meetings and be present in the community regularly.
Benefits: * 100% paid employee health/dental/vision insurance.
* Competitive retirement package through MOLAGERS.
* Paid time off, Flex Time, Comp Time.
* 12 Paid holidays.
* Monthly cell phone stipend.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for community development, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Join us in making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
To be considered for this role, kindly forward your resume via email to ccampbell@hstcc.
org Job Type: Full-time Pay: $47,000.
00 - $50,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Relocation assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work setting: * Hybrid work Application Question(s): * Are you willing to attend a local city council meeting weekly? * Do you understand that you would be a public servant and that helping our communities is the primary focus of the Truman Council? * Willing to travel locally 50% of the time? Mileage will be paid out according to the federal mileage rate.
License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) * Car Insurance (Required) Ability to Commute: * Neosho, MO 64850 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Neosho, MO 64850: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: * 25% (Preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Neosho, MO 64850