Director of Community Development

Help Lead Community Change Across Northeastern Pennsylvania!

NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania (NWNEPA) is seeking a strategic, community-focused leader to serve as our next Director of Community Development.

Reporting in to the CEO, this full-time role will lead the strategy, growth, and execution of community development initiatives that strengthen neighborhoods, build partnerships, and create measurable impact across Northeastern Pennsylvania.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with community leaders to lead neighborhood revitalization and community development initiatives in Northeast PA


• Build and manage strategic partnerships with municipalities, nonprofits, residents, and other key stakeholders


• Oversee programs, projects, budgets, grants, and funding sources for each project


• Oversee a small and dedicated team of community development professionals and AmeriCorps members


• Support community engagement, outreach, and organizational visibility


• Help drive organizational strategy and long-term community impact


• Serve as a thought-partner to the CEO


• Some travel and occasional evening/weekend events required

What We're Looking For in a candidate:

• 5+ years of experience in community development, urban planning, public administration, or related field


• At least 3 years of proven leadership and project management experience


• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills


• Experience with grants, funding management, and community partnerships preferred


• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office and Google platform


• Highly organized with ability to manage competing demands


• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred


• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus


• Possession of a valid's driver's license

Why NWNEPA?

This is an opportunity to lead meaningful work that directly improves neighborhoods and communities throughout the region, while joining a mission-driven organization committed to lasting impact.

In exchange for your skills and expertise, we offer a collaborative and mission-focused culture, a competitive compensation and benefits package including generous paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, educational reimbursement, 401k plan with a company match, and flexible/hybrid scheduling options.

No phone calls please and no recruiters. We are an equal opportunity employer. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.