Community Development Consultant – On Call

ICF

Community Development Consultant supporting communities with best practices for HUD programs. Working remotely to deliver training, and assessments in housing and economic development.

Posted 6/17/2026part-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $89,649 - $152,404 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with a diverse set of stakeholders including public housing authorities and HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) grantees
Focus work is in creating economic opportunity through the Section 3 requirements that overlay HUD grantees.
Develop/deliver training sessions, conference presentations, workshops, and webinars
Facilitate technical assistance engagements, either in-person or virtually through web-based software
Focus on best practice and innovative strategies related to HUD programs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Public Administration, Planning, Public Policy, Government or a related discipline or minimum 10 years of professional experience in similar field
Minimum of 10 years knowledge in HUD programs, specifically administering programs where Section 3 is an economic opportunity program.
A general understanding of HUD reporting systems (e.g., IDIS, DRGR, and other PHA reporting systems) for Section 3 reporting.
Demonstrated success developing and delivering trainings, workshops and webinars; program assessments and evaluation; facilitation, and public speaking to a variety of audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.

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Hard Skills & Tools

HUD programsSection 3 requirementstraining developmentprogram assessmentsevaluationfacilitationpublic speaking

Soft Skills

stakeholder engagementcommunicationpresentation skillsworkshop facilitation

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Public AdministrationBachelor’s Degree in PlanningBachelor’s Degree in Public PolicyBachelor’s Degree in Government