Salary: $74,416.00 - $105,054.00 Annually
Location : Development Services and Infrastructure Center, 4001 West River Parkway NW, Rochester, MN 55901, MN
Job Type: Limited Term - FT
Job Number:
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 06/29/2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Economic Growth, the Community Development Coordinator advances equitable access to housing through supporting housing projects, policies, and programs for the City of Rochester. This position ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while advancing the City's housing initiatives to enhance our communities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: developing, coordinating, and administering housing programs; evaluating and updating current programs; administering loan and grant programs; and securing funding. In addition, the role is responsible for implementing communication and engagement strategies to ensure community awareness of policies and programming and serving as a liaison to internal department members, community groups, and other stakeholders.
Rate of Pay:
Starting salary $74,416 to $87,544 per year, depending on qualifications, with advancement to $105,054

Limited Term Appointment:This position is funded through grant monies and continued employment is contingent upon the renewal of this grant funding. At this time, grant funds for this position have been awarded through December 31, 2026. The grant has been continuously funded since 1983. Continued renewal of the grant for is anticipated and likely but not guaranteed.
To have your application considered, please apply by Monday, July 6th, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment or location.
*Perform program administration and compliance.

• Review proposed projects and site plans for compliance with environmental laws and regulations and prepare related documents.
• Complete third-party income verifications for applicants of single-family rehabilitation loan programs.
• Evaluate documentation for rehabilitation loan program to ensure that households comply with guidelines.
• Provide support to the subrecipients of the Community Development Block Grant.
• Administer the Home Ownership Creation Program, through monitoring project progress, budget, and timelines to ensure adherence to program goals and objectives.
• Administer the Accessory Dwelling Unit Pilot Program through coordinating with consultants, homeowners, and community partners to ensure effective project execution and quality outcomes.
• Manage various partnerships for the advancement of housing programs and policies that align with community needs and priorities.
• Conduct research, gather data, prepare reports to support project planning and decision-making processes.

• Conduct analysis, data editing, map creation and web application updates using GIS datasets. Perform routine data management tasks on these creations.
• Support the City's parcel disposition project, which includes reviewing and facilitating discussions with various departments to understand the development limitations and intended use for each parcel, while securing buy-in to make recommendations that align with community needs and priorities based on these findings.
• Coordinate and oversee the implementation of future programs utilizing Economic Vitality funding via local Sales Tax, such as loan programs to increase density.
• Maintain and improve current housing policies.

*Identify, evaluate, and recommend opportunities for programming and policy enhancements.

• Evaluate existing incentive programs through analysis of current programming, research, and analysis of other agency programs.
• Conduct outreach to community partners to gather feedback on programming, including the Community Development Block Grant.
• Identify and research funding opportunities. Provide recommendations to management on new opportunities.
• Prepare proposal, including conducting analysis to support aspirations, ensuring compliance with all requirements.

* Provide public service to residents and other agencies.

• Respond to and resolve inquiries and requests for information about housing programs and policies.
• Organize and facilitate special community development meetings, workshops, and forums to gather input, disseminate information, and promote community participation.
• Develop supporting marketing, communication, and education strategies.
• Prepare technical information for Boards, Council, City staff, Commissions, neighborhood groups, and professional organizations.
• Ensure increased understanding and support for departmental programs, policies, and services with the City.

Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

*Essential Functions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field
AND
1 year of professional experience in community development, planning, GIS, or other related field.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may also be considered.
If this work interests you but you are unsure if you meet all the job requirements listed above, please apply anyway! Your experience is likely more applicable to the role than you think, and the City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but a variety of lived experience to the team.

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills
• Experience with income verification
• Experience with environmental review compliance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:

Continuous demands: sitting, fine dexterity
Frequent demands: standing, walking
Occasional demands: crouching, bending, reaching, carrying, kneeling

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing and touch.

Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:
NONE - not substantially exposed to environmental conditions.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND RETIREMENT SUMMARY
01

By completing your application and supplemental questions you are attesting all information is true, accurate, and verifies your relevant education and experience. Your submitted materials will be used to determine your employment eligibility. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your preferred name?
03

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?

• Yes
• No

04

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
• Less than 2 years post-secondary training
• Completion of a 2 year program or degree
• Completion of a 4 year program or degree
• Completion of a Master's degree or higher
• None of the above

05

Which of the following best describes the field of study for your degree?

• Planning
• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• A field of study closely related to the above
• My degree is in an area NOT RELATED to any of the above
• N/A - I do not have a degree

06

Which of the following best describes your years of fulltime employment experience performing community development, planning, GIS, or other related field?

• No experience
• Less than 6 year
• More than 6 months but less than 1 year
• More than 1 years, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

07

Tell us how your professional, educational and lived experiences would help you be successful in this role.
08

Please indicate the current versions of software that you are PROFICIENT in using: (select all that apply)

• Microsoft Office Word
• Microsoft Office Excel
• Microsoft Office PowerPoint
• Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access or other similar database software
• ImageNow Enterprise Document Management System
• Accela
• ArcGIS
• None of the above

09

Please indicate your level of experience with GIS.

• No experience
• Limited exposure (e.g., coursework or data entry)
• Intermediate - Map creation and basic analysis
• Advanced - Complex analysis, data management, or automation

10

Please select the areas below that you have experience in (select all that apply).

• Income Verifications
• Environmental Compliance Review
• Fee Reimbursement Programs
• Administering, processing, or supporting loan programs
• Housing, small business, or public finance programs

11

Describe any experience you have in reviewing materials for compliance or preparing documentation that meets rules or regulations. If no experience, type "N/A".
12

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Describe any other special training you've completed or skills and experience you currently possess that you feel would make you the best-qualified person for this position.
13

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and educational records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history?

• Yes
• No

Required Question