Economic Development Coordinator

Job Summary: The Economic Development Coordinator position is responsible for effectively supporting the economic development business attraction, expansion, and retention efforts. This role performs a variety of professional work and coordination implementing key initiatives to promote the business and economic development interests within the community. Responsibilities include assistance with economic development marketing programs, project tracking and compliance, proposal response assistance, community outreach, research and data collection, and the coordination of related committee events, meetings, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with business attraction initiatives, including but not limited to, assisting with RFI responses, research and data collection, property searches, etc.
• Develop short and long-range economic development plans; gather, interpret, and prepare data for studies, reports, and recommendations; coordinate activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive inventory of available buildings and sites in the community for economic development purposes.
• Prepare and maintain information on utilities, taxes, zoning, transportation, community services, financing tools, etc.; respond to requests for information for economic development purposes; prepare data sheets and other information. Respond to local citizens inquiring about local economic development activities and opportunities.
• Provide coordination for economic development marketing programs such as recruitment trips, tradeshows, conferences, site selector/broker events, etc.
• Schedule inbound prospect site visits and assist with meeting preparations.
• Coordinate outreach to existing businesses to provide business retention and expansion assistance.
• Maintain confidential project information in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, ensuring records are current and accurate.
• Assemble project briefing materials and meeting packets for incentive presentations to the ED Commission, Village Trustees, and other key stakeholders.
• Assist with economic data collection and analysis.
• Assist with incentive tracking and compliance
• Manage the economic development department’s calendar of events and provide any required event planning support.
• Manage, drive, and consistently improve the economic development metrics tracking and reporting process.
• Prepare, write, and administer grant applications related to economic development.
• Assemble marketing collateral and materials for various required uses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Maintain confidentiality of all information both external and internal.
• Considerable knowledge of business development; considerable knowledge of economic development; working knowledge of municipal zoning and infrastructure; and working knowledge of planning programs and processes.
• Working knowledge of private and public financing programs including Tax Increment Financing and other incentive programs.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with a strong ability to put together PPT presentations.
• Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar databases.
• Impeccable organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to work independently in a proactive, priority-based manner.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with developers, architects, contractors, owners, and the general public.
• Team player poised to assist other departments and staff.

Education and Experience

• A degree in urban planning, business or public administration, economics, marketing, finance, or a related field is required.
• Three to five years of professional-level experience working in economic development or a closely related field.
• Exceptional communication skills, strong writing abilities, and a proven track record in working with businesses and developers.