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How much do community development assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for community development assistant in Michigan is $19.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.29 and $20.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills do you need to be a community support worker?

Community Development Assistants need strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills to effectively support community members. They should be able to work collaboratively, demonstrate cultural competence, and often require organizational skills to manage multiple projects. Familiarity with local resources and basic computer skills are also important for success in this role.

What is the role of a community development worker?

A community development worker helps improve local communities by organizing programs, engaging residents, and addressing social issues. They often collaborate with stakeholders, facilitate communication, and may use tools like surveys or meetings to identify community needs and develop solutions.

What does a community development assistant do?

A community development assistant supports local initiatives by coordinating programs, engaging with community members, and assisting with outreach efforts. They often collect data, prepare reports, and help implement projects to improve community well-being, typically working under the supervision of a community development coordinator or manager.

What skills are needed for community development jobs?

Community development assistants need strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to engage with diverse community members and coordinate projects. They should also have problem-solving abilities, cultural competency, and familiarity with community resources, often supported by knowledge of local policies and basic data management tools.
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Infographic showing various Community Development Assistant job openings in Michigan as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,578 per year, or $19 per hour.
Economic Development Specialist

Economic Development Specialist

ROWE Professional Services Company

Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

The Company

ROWE Professional Services Company is an employee-owned, full-service professional consulting firm specializing in civil engineering, surveying, aerial photography/mapping, LiDAR, landscape architecture, planning, and land development.

At ROWE, our core values include safety, quality, people, service, and growth. We are seeking a Economic Development Specialist to join our proactive team of ethical, talented, passionate professionals and leaders at our Grand Rapids, MI office.

Position Summary

The Economic Development Specialist supports ROWE clients in identifying, securing, and managing funding for infrastructure and community development projects. This role blends financial strategy, grant writing, regulatory knowledge, and client relationship management to help communities move projects from concept to construction.

Key Responsibilities

Funding Strategy & Planning

  • Collaborate with engineers, planners, and clients to develop comprehensive funding strategies for community development projects.
  • Identify federal, state, and local grant/loan opportunities (e.g., SRF, USDA-RD, Safety, TAP, Bridge, TEDF, CDBG, EPA programs, etc.).
  • Assist in preparing funding feasibility analyses, rate impact studies, and capital improvement funding plans.

Grant & Loan Administration

  • Support business development efforts and proposal preparation.
  • Lead preparation of grant and loan applications, including narratives, budgets, schedules, and benefit analyses.
  • Coordinate required technical documentation with internal design teams.
  • Track legislative and program changes that affect client funding options.
  • Work with project managers to align project scopes and schedules with funding requirements.
  • Maintain funding opportunity databases and internal best practices.

Job Requirements

  • Degree in Public Administration, Finance, Planning, Business, Professional/Technical Writing or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in grant administration, municipal finance, economic development, or A/E consulting.
  • Direct experience with infrastructure funding programs preferred.
  • Certified Grant Administrator or related economic development credentials preferred
  • Strong technical writing experience preferred
  • Knowledgeable of federal/state procurement and compliance
  • Ability to translate engineering concepts into fundable community benefits
  • Relationship-building and presentation skills
  • Project management and deadline coordination
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work remotely and in person effectively

Why Work Here

ROWE offers a highly competitive wage and benefits package which includes:

  • Overtime pay at time and a half.
  • BCBS medical insurance options with industry-low co-shares.
  • Dental, vision, and employer-paid life insurance plan.
  • A generous PTO program and paid holidays.
  • Flex time scheduling and telework opportunities.
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with 4% company match, auto-enroll and target-based funds.

ROWE is truly dedicated to providing a collaborative workspace, rewarding projects, and a business culture that is reputable, ethically minded, and growth driven. With offices in Flint, Lapeer, Farmington Hills, Grand Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, Grayling, Oscoda, MI, and Myrtle Beach, SC, we have lots of opportunity to grow.

WE BUILD CAREERS!

Check us out at:  www.rowepsc.com

Direct Contact Information:

ROWE Professional Services Company

Attn: HR

540 S. Saginaw St., Ste. 200

Flint, MI 48502

employment@rowepsc.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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