Qualified applicants must possess associate degree in business administration, economics, planning, public administration, or related field OR have equivalent combination of education and experience; hold two years’ relevant work experience; general knowledge of principles, procedures, practices, and legal standards of community development programs and local/state/federal laws as they apply to such programs, local government structure, financial/fiscal monitoring, and reporting of grant activities OR show competency within one year of placement into position; basic knowledge of contracts, and grant oversight and monitoring OR shows competency within one year of placement into position; proficient computer skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communications skills (both written and verbal); and comfort with public speaking.