Community Development Specialist

Job Category: Community Development-Economic Development Requisition Number: COMMU002172 Posting Details Posted: February 25, 2026 Full-Time Locations City Center Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA Job Details Description Community Development Specialist Position Profile Pay: $35.45 - $40.62 (hiring range - depending on qualifications) Deadline to Apply: March 16, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (central time) Interviews (Virtual): March 18 – March 22, 2026 Final Interviews: Week of March 30, 2026 Pre-Employment Process: Beginning of April 2026 Expected Start Date: April 2026 Details Full-Time, Non-Exempt Benefits Eligible Date of Hire Reports to Community Development Director Located at Eden Prairie City Center (8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344) Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours may vary based on business need. Responsibilities The Community Development Specialist supports the Community Development Department by assisting with the development, implementation and project management of Community Development plans, programs, and services for businesses. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are: Supports the Community Development Department by assisting with managing projects relating to economic development, redevelopment, transportation, land use studies, housing and community services, programs, and general projects through researching, analyzing data and gathering information on redevelopment areas and economic development initiatives. Prepares, writes, and administers grant programs. Assists in monitoring business activity, programs, and policies to ensure the long-term financial health of the city. Reviews reports, analyzes, and studies the impact and the economic vitality of the city. May review plans for development, economic development, and redevelopment projects. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with key partners in the community. Assists in organizing and facilitating regular meetings with City and business leaders. Assists in the review and coordination to ensure Tax Increment Finance (TIF) compliance by communicating requirements, tracking, following up on supporting documentation, and being a resource expert. Responds to citizen inquiries concerning local economic development activities and opportunities related to business development, transit, and redevelopment. Responds to public, developer, and government agency questions related to redevelopment, and economic development projects, programs and policies. While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Minimum of one year of related experience or professional level internship experience is required. Project management experience is preferred. Experience using computer technology including Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets is required. Physical effort is light for the majority of work with lifting or carrying limited to 25 pounds intermittently. Customer service is a part of this position. Work is split between a normal office environment and business visits. Driving is required to attend meetings. Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position include professional reference checks, background check, driver’s license check (must have valid drivers license and excellent driving record), work history verification and education verification. Skills Accountability: Follows through on commitments. Focuses on appropriate tasks throughout the shift. Is prepared and punctual to all scheduled shifts. Actions and words are in sync. Follows all policies and procedures. Takes responsibility for actions. Shares the right information. Maintains confidentiality. Attention to Detail: Produces work that includes minimal errors. Spends the necessary time to review work. Ensures high quality and best product is delivered. Organization: Able to keep activities, responsibilities, and tasks moving along to achieve results in a timely manner. Keeps things neat and orderly. Utilizes tools for efficiency. Plans ahead according to the task/project/work deadlines. Planning: Thinks ahead to determine how long a task or project is expected to take. Lays out tasks ahead of time to accomplish the goal. Breaks down work in process steps. Considers who and what will impact others. Process Management: Knows how to get things done within an organization. Understands who to partner with to maximize efficiency. Establishes and utilizes checklists and tools to ensure consistency when completing tasks. Can simplify a process so the least number of steps are completed while still producing a high-quality product. Informs others of the established process so impacting areas are working together. Technical Learning: Consistently achieves the technical knowledge necessary to be effective. Stays up to date with laws, statutes, industry standards, organization, and product information. Able to learn and apply knowledge to work. Utilizes technology to achieve goals/results. Our Values We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance, and relationships. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Apply: Salary/Compensation: $35.45 - $40.62 per hour recblid q88tnvq8d5x7w1evd2qlrcqnj9tobk PDN-a12c7749-dc5a-4772-85ea-bffe47a7dea7

Created: 2026-03-14