Economic And Community Development Agent APPLY BY : 7/14/2025 11:59:00 PM | |||||
Company: The State of Connecticut, Department of Housing (DOH) Location: Hartford, CT Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 06/23/2025 Expire Date: 08/23/2025 Job Categories: Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations |
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Job Description | |||||
Economic And Community Development Agent APPLY BY : 7/14/2025 11:59:00 PM Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 6/23/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $86,068* - $110,931/year *Individuals new to state employment start at minimum salary range. Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 7/14/2025 11:59:00 PM Do you have experience in corporate marketing, business development, financing (residential/commercial), strategic or financial planning, project management, public financing, or urban development? If so, join our team! The State of Connecticut, Department of Housing (DOH), Housing & Community Development Division is now accepting applications for a Economic And Community Development Agent. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Full time, 40 hours per week Monday through Friday Hybrid telework options available Location: 505 Hudson Street in Hartford, CT THE ROLE: Promotes and coordinates economic, housing and community development activities and programs; Advises municipalities in developing comprehensive community development plans; Establishes and maintains contacts with and provides technical assistance to businesses and industries within and outside state; Performs specialized analyses and evaluations for development of standardized data and specific forecasts, performance indicators and preparation of statistical information needed to meet guidelines and requirements of funding agencies; Establishes and maintains contact with customers; Advises customers undertaking community development activity; Assists businesses and industries locating or expanding operations in Connecticut; Performs related duties as required. ABOUT US: The Department of Housing (DOH), as the lead agency for housing matters for the State of Connecticut, is responsible for the creation of environmental review records for more than ten (10) federal grant programs associated with affordable housing and community development activities. DOH strengthens and revitalizes communities by promoting affordable housing opportunities. DOH seeks to eliminate homelessness and to catalyze the creation and preservation of quality, affordable housing to meet the needs of all individuals and families statewide to ensure that Connecticut continues to be a great place to live and work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Six (6) years of professional experience in corporate marketing and business development or business experience including residential and/or commercial financing to include leverage financing, strategic planning, financial planning and analysis or project management experience with industrial, environmental, housing or community development projects to include public financing or experience in urban planning and development. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the level of Assistant Economic and Community Development Agent. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience and Special Experience. Contact Information
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