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Community & Economic Development Coordinator Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT at NeighborWorks Salt Lake
Title: Community & Economic Development Coordinator
Company: NeighborWorks Salt Lake
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Community & Economic Development Coordinator
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Compensation: $26.00–$29.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hourly | Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (40 hours/week)
Occasional evening and weekend work is required for meetings, outreach, and
community events.
NeighborWorks Salt Lake is looking for someone who believes that thriving
neighborhoods are built through strong relationships. If you enjoy connecting with
people, supporting local businesses, bringing community partners together, and
helping neighborhoods grow, we’d love to meet you. This position offers a unique
opportunity to combine community engagement, economic development, and
business partnerships to strengthen Salt Lake City’s Westside while supporting
community initiatives throughout Salt Lake County.
ABOUT NEIGHBORWORKS SALT LAKE
NeighborWorks Salt Lake is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening
neighborhoods through affordable housing, community building, leadership
development, and economic opportunity. For almost 50 years, we have partnered
with residents, businesses, and community organizations to create neighborhoods
where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We believe strong neighborhoods are
built through strong relationships.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Business Engagement, RDBA & North Temple Corridor
- Serve as NeighborWorks Salt Lake’s primary staff liaison for the River District
- Business Alliance (RDBA), coordinating meetings, communications, member
- engagement, and collaborative initiatives.
- Build meaningful relationships with business owners, entrepreneurs,
- commercial property owners, community organizations, and public partners.
- Work with NeighborWorks leadership and the RDBA Board to support initiatives
- that strengthen the Westside business community.
- Support community engagement and collaboration related to the North
- Temple Corridor and other neighborhood revitalization efforts.
Community Outreach
- Build strong relationships with residents, neighborhood organizations,
- nonprofit organizations, and public agencies throughout Salt Lake County.
- Represent NeighborWorks Salt Lake at community meetings, outreach events,
- workshops, and neighborhood activities.
- Facilitate community conversations and public engagement activities that
- encourage resident participation and strengthen partnerships.
- Help recruit volunteers and support signature community events and
- neighborhood initiatives.
- Promote NeighborWorks Salt Lake programs and identify opportunities to
- expand community participation.
Program Support & Administration
- Support outreach and recruitment for NeighborWorks Salt Lake programs,
- including the Westside Leadership Institute, YouthWorks, and other community
- initiatives.
- Coordinate meetings, schedules, communications, and project activities to
- ensure successful implementation of assigned initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records, track outcomes, and assist with reporting using
- Salesforce and other systems.
- Assist with newsletters, promotional materials, social media content, and
- community communications.
- Perform other related duties that support the mission of NeighborWorks Salt
- Lake.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Community Development, Economic
- Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy,
- Nonprofit Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of
- education and relevant experience.
- At least three years of professional experience in community development,
- economic development, neighborhood revitalization, community
- engagement, partnership development, or a related field.
- A genuine passion for serving people and strengthening communities.
- Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience working collaboratively with residents, businesses, nonprofit
- organizations, and public agencies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn Asana or similar
- systems.
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel throughout Salt Lake County.
Preferred
- Experience working with business associations, chambers of commerce, or
- membership organizations.
- Experience collaborating with local governments or economic development
- organizations.
- Knowledge of Salt Lake City’s Westside neighborhoods and community assets.
- Professional proficiency in English and Spanish.
- Experience coordinating community events, volunteer programs, or public
- engagement activities.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
You’ll work alongside residents, business owners, nonprofit leaders, government
partners, and community organizations to help create stronger neighborhoods and
expand opportunities for the people who call Salt Lake County home.
Every day is different. One day you may be meeting with local business owners, the
next you’re facilitating a community meeting, supporting a neighborhood event, or
helping launch a new partnership that makes a lasting difference.
If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can build relationships, strengthen
communities, and help shape the future of Salt Lake’s Westside, we’d love to hear
from you.
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life
- Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Professional Development
- Opportunities
- Four-day workweek (Monday–Thursday)
*NeighborWorks Salt Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants without regard to any protected status under applicable law. This job posting describes the primary responsibilities and qualifications of the position but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Responsibilities may change based on organizational and community needs.
Pay: $26.00 – $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
