Community & Economic Development Coordinator

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POSITION TITLE: 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.

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