Livable Communities Program Officer

League of Minnesota Cities

$85K — $139K *
Mesa, ID 83643In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in planning, policy, or related fields within community development
  • Familiarity with regional long-range planning and technical assistance for local governments
  • Background in housing policy planning and delivering grant programs
  • Commitment to equity, service, and innovation in public sector roles
  • Ability to thrive in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams

Responsibilities

  • Provide planning and technical assistance to local governments
  • Coordinate the regional parks and open space system funding
  • Deliver rent assistance through the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority
  • Execute Livable Communities Act grant programs
  • Collaborate with teams to support community development and equitable housing initiatives
Full Job Description
Salary: $85,000.00 - $139,000.00 Annually
Location : Metropolitan Council
Job Type: FT
Job Number: Metropolitan Council
Department: Not Applicable
Opening Date: 07/03/2025
Closing Date: 7/21/2025 11:59 PM Central

Job Posting

Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Program Officer

The Council's Community Development Division is responsible for regional long-range planning efforts; planning and technical assistance to local governments; planning for and funding the regional parks and open space system; delivering rent assistance through the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Metro HRA); and delivering the Livable Communities Act grant programs.

This position will join a collaborative Livable Communities and Housing team of 10 people from planning, policy, and related backgrounds with values centered on equity, service, relationships, innovation, and accountability. This team delivers funding to help communities achieve development goals that create more housing choices, support living wage job creation, and connect jobs, housing, and regional amenities to create a more equitable region. The work unit also includes regional housing policy planning, which works with local governments to identify and plan for their future housing needs.

Apply and learn more:
Benefits information is not available for this position. Please contact the city directly for this information.

Similar Jobs

More Education, Government & Non-Profit Jobs

Find similar Livable Communities Program Officer jobs: