The United Nations defines community development as "a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems." It is a broad concept, applied to the practices of civic leaders, activists, involved citizens, and professionals to improve various aspects of communities, typically aiming to build stronger and more resilient local communities. Community development is also understood as a professional discipline, and is defined by the International Association for Community Development (www.iacdglobal.org), the global network of community ...
development practitioners and scholars, as "a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes participative democracy, sustainable development, rights, economic opportunity, equality and social justice, through the organisation, education and empowerment of people within their communities, whether these be of locality, identity or interest, in urban and rural settings".
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JOB. The Department of Housing and Community Development works to facilitate, inform and advise the community on the development and implementation of strategies to address the unmet housing needs of all Loudoun County residents. The department also develops funding opportunities and provides grants and loans to help preserve, provide access to, and add to the supply of affordable housing. It provides programs to increase affordable housing oppor...
The City of Virginia Beach is recruiting for a. Zoning Inspector I/II. as part of the Zoning Administration division within the Planning and Community Development department. This position will focus on Zoning Code Compliance for the Short-Term Rentals within the City. This position may be filled as Zoning Inspector I or Zoning Inspector II depending on the qualifications of the selected applicants. The associated pay grades are as follows. G.20,...
Apply on-line Now. Position Description. Position: Community Development Director. Salary Range: $102,559.72 to $152,700.02 per year DOE, DOQ. Location: Community Development Department. Employment Type: Full-Time. FLSA Exempt. Employment Agreement. Open Until Filled. Full Time Benefits Include. County pays $1,550 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members • R...
The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) is seeking a seasoned expert to serve as a. Community Development Associate. guiding counties through the implementation of Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. This role provides strategic and technical support to counties on federal program compliance, policy development, and post-disaster recovery planning. The Advisor will serve as a trusted resou...
Our client is seeking an experienced Community Development Manager for a long term contract opportunity with a fast growing fiber telecommunications company. This position can definitely offer growth potential as the company continues to grow. As a. Community Development Manager. specializing in. Private Road/Gated Community Fiber Sales. your role involves managing a portfolio of accounts to achieve long-term success. You’ll be responsible for de...
JOB DESCRIPTION. . JOB TITLE: HOUSING SPECIALIST. FLSA: NON-EXEMPT. DIVISION: SERVICE. LOCATION: BROOKLYN, NY. SALARY: $45000-50000. . SUMMARY. This position works within our services department and assists clients in identifying appropriate affordable housing options. . . DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES. Interfaces with the landlord and management companies to establish a working relationship. Ove...
Job Description. . JOB TITLE: Housing Specialist. FLSA: Non-Exempt. DIVISON: Services. REPORTS TO: Shelter Director. LOCATION: (Queens). SALARY: $45,000.00 -$ 50,000.00. SUMMARY. This position will work out of a 200 bed men’s homeless shelter located in College Point, NY. The ...
For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality. . Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than. 45,000. resid...
For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality. . Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than. 45,000. resid...
Equal Opportunity Employer. The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, brea...
Job Description. The City of Watsonville, California is located within the beautiful Santa Cruz County just north of scenic Monterey. The lush agricultural location offers an ideal Mediterranean climate and the rustic small-town charm of a close-knit community. The City has a population of 52,000 and a land area of nearly 6.8 square miles. The community and the Pajaro Valley are home to pristine beaches and miles of trails surrounded by wetlands ...
Community Development Director. City of Watsonville, CA. Watsonville, California United States. Posted: Dec 05, 2025. Salary. $216,120 USD Annually. Apply By. Jan 04, 2026. Full Time. Community and Economic Development. The City of Watsonville, California is located within the beautiful Santa Cruz County just north of scenic Monterey. The lush agricultural location offers an ideal Mediterranean climate and the rustic small-town charm of a close-k...
