Crawford Partnership - Community Development Manager or Director

Position Description
Community Development Manager or Director (CDM)
Title depends on level of experience


Basic Information
Organization:  Crawford Partnership for Education & Economic Development
Location:  Bucyrus, Ohio
Salary:  $65,000 to $75,000, depending on experience
Application Deadline:  Monday, July 1, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.
Reports To:  President & CEO  
Application Submission:  Cover letters and resumes should be sent to talent@crawfordpartnership.org

Background
The Crawford Partnership for Education & Economic Development, a 501(c)(3) public-private
partnership, is seeking a smart, experienced, hard-working self-starter to join its dynamic team as a
Community Development Manager. This role will focus on managing community development
activities in Crawford County and its municipalities, including Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, and New
Washington. The ideal candidate will have strong grant administration, grant writing, community
development project, and teamwork skills, as well as additional experience in desired areas.
Founded in 2006, the Crawford Partnership serves as a development and change agent for
Crawford County, which is located in north-central Ohio with a population of 42,000. The county
ranks in the top 3% nationally among non-metro counties for economic development and first in
northwest Ohio for Business Retention & Expansion activity. Recent successes include several
significant awards and contracts, creating the need for this new position.

Types of Development
The Community Development Manager will be engaged in the following areas:
• Infrastructure (water, sewer, gas, electric, roadwork).
• Quality of Life (parks and rec, arts and entertainment, senior and community centers).
• Residential Development (single- and multi-family housing).
• Brownfield Redevelopment (industrial, commercial, residential).
• Downtown Revitalization (projects in downtown areas, and Main Street).
• Other Areas (health, social, safety, handicapped accessibility, airport, etc.).


Hiring Statement
The Crawford Partnership is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity. We provide equal
employment opportunities to all individuals and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind
based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national
origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state, or local laws.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our organization and enhances our
ability to serve our community effectively. We actively seek to promote a culture of equity and
inclusion by valuing diverse perspectives, encouraging open dialogue, and fostering an
environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute and succeed.
Join us in making a difference in Crawford County as our new Community Development Manager.
Apply by July 1, 2024! If you have any questions, please contact us at talent@crawfordpartnership.org.  

Full Job Description

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