Community Development Associate – West Virginia Water Research Institute

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Community Development Associate supporting brownfield redevelopment and technical assistance initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders for sustainable economic development in West Virginia and EPA Region 3.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeMorgantown • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, community outreach, and public speaking, with a strong ability to develop and implement technical assistance programs. Proficient in research and proposal development for brownfield projects, with excellent organizational and communication skills.

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Project ManagementPublic SpeakingCommunity OutreachProposal DevelopmentOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Project Management SkillsResearch SupportBrownfield Property IdentificationGrant Application DevelopmentTimeline Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProactive Outreach SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteAdobe Creative SuiteProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

Public PolicyEnvironmental StudiesUrban PlanningStakeholder EngagementEPA Brownfield

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with program development and implementation of technical assistance programs, including state and regional initiatives.
Assist with the facilitation of redevelopment activities including creating and presenting materials in public meetings and synthesizing stakeholder input on projects and programs.
Provide research support in the identification of brownfield property/site characteristics including ownership, parcel/tax info, and barriers to redevelopment.
Assist in the development of proposal and grant applications for funding community brownfields projects in response to solicited and unsolicited Requests for Proposals (RFP’s).
Collaborate with the Brownfields Assistance Center, EPA Brownfield Regional Offices, and National TAB providers on project tasks.
Assist with planning and implementation of local and state events, including educational workshops and conferences.
Travel within West Virginia and EPA Region 3 as needed for single day or multi-day periods.
Meet face-to-face, virtually, and by telephone with federal, state, community, and private organizations regarding progress of funded projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Environmental Studies, urban planning, or related disciplines.
A minimum of six (6) months of experience in project management, public speaking, community outreach, and/or other related experience.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
Knowledge of project management skills including the ability to develop project timelines and keep multiple projects on schedule.
Organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to plan work activities and independently maintain progress for scheduling, recordkeeping of project documents and files, and reporting deadlines.
Proactive outreach skills for contacting communities and resource organizations.
Excellent communication skills including a high proficiency in English grammar, composition, and verbal communication.
Proficiency with computer software including, but not limited to: MS Office suite, Adobe Creative Suite, project management software.
Ability to work independently with minimal managerial oversight.

Benefits

Comp & perks

37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
18 sick days per year
A range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
Eligibility to continue health insurance and other retiree perks
Wellness programs