Economic Development Coordinator

This is responsible professional and public contact work with the Economic and Workforce Development Department. The primary focus of this position is coordinating, monitoring, and supervising the planning, development and implementation of business support programs and partner engagement within the City’s three Community Redevelopment Areas. The work will involve coordinating the facilitation and review of ongoing and future economic development or redevelopment activities through the City, including the public and private finance programs involved; assisting developers, businesses, real estate professionals, property owners and other relevant parties in matters related to community and economic development; and coordinating with other departments in the City. Work may include serving as a small business navigator for the Greenhouse and working with small businesses on grant opportunities, programs, and business mentoring. Work also includes facilitating meetings and events, as well as business outreach related to a variety of economic development activities, programs, and initiatives. Work includes compiling and maintaining statistical information and performing business analytics; attending civic meetings to make presentations and explain economic development plans and projects; ensuring compliance with statutory requirements through monitoring and reporting; and preparing correspondence, reports, and manuals. Work also requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment, initiative, ingenuity, and tact; and extensive, productive interaction with City officials, other governmental agencies, business owners, neighborhood representatives and the general public.

Salary: $75,579 - $121,590

Close Date: 5-09-2025 (11:59 PM)

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Have a valid Bachelor’s degree.

• Possess and continue to maintain a valid Driver License.

• Have prior work experience in economic and/or community development, business development, urban planning, public policy, and/or project management.

• Have working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques used to maintain successful economic development and community revitalization programs.

• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

• Be able to work a varied schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

• Be skilled in the use of a computer, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access), spreadsheets and statistical databases, methods and techniques for data collection, and reporting standards.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have a Master's Degree in urban planning, business administration, or public administration.

• Hold professional certifications in planning, economic development, or redevelopment.

• Have at least two years of coordinating and project management experience.

• Have knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and private sector influences that affect economic development.

• Are able to effectively interpret and apply regulations and principles regarding economic development; and are able to competently maintain comprehensive records of economic development activities and prepare related reports and correspondence.

• Have familiarity with procurement and fiscal/budget policies and procedures sufficient to analyze reports.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.