What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Recruitment/Retention Specialist / Economic Development / City Manager's Office #8561 position at City of Cape Coral, FL?
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes
IMPORTANT: Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete ALL employment, education, licenses/certifications, and skills fields within the online application. The application is the primary record for determining your employment eligibility. You may attach a resume and cover letter to provide information in a different format, but your resume should never include information not already in the application fields. Do not use SEE RESUME in any of the application fields.
- Pre-interview assessment/tests pertinent to the required job skills may be required.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF CAPE CORAL EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO APPLY.
About Us
The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, offers diverse career advancement opportunities, and features a comprehensive training and development initiative to enhance existing abilities, cultivate fresh skills, and foster valuable professional connections.
Perks and Benefits
- Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
- City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
- 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
- 11 paid holidays
- Pension plan
- City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Optional Vision and Dental Plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Gym membership reimbursement
- And much more!
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field; or Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) additional years of related experience.
- Three (3) years of experience in economics, public administration, business administration, business development, planning, or a closely related field.
- Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.
Key Responsibilities
- Meets and works with clients and/or business owners, investors and developers to commit to bringing their business or starting, expanding or investing in the growth of a business in the Cape Coral market.
- Generates and cultivates leads and important business contacts that promote and guarantee the creation of future clients and the assurance of business and investment growth and a stronger, more diversified commercial tax base.
- Attends local business and real estate networking events, educational events, and national trade shows, for business recruiting and demographic-related purposes.
- Speaks to and makes presentations for business entities, agencies, organizations and network affiliate groups to help generate leads/projects and promote a stronger influence towards the City of Cape Coral and business expansion goals.
- Maintains a strong working relationship with the Commercial real estate community and the Development Services Department (DSD) to generate and coordinate project opportunities and assist clients with location-related issues.
- Assists in preparing and implementing the City's Comprehensive and Economic Development Master Plans, and other reports and documents as requested.
- Researches and understands current and changing market conditions that affect client retention and market resilience in Cape Coral. Effectively uses research and market data to influence commercial expansion and business/job growth.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Business Recruitment/Retention Specialist Job Description
An Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace
