- Salary
- $55k – $65k/yr
- Location
- Government Center - Plainfield, IN, IN, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The Economic Development Coordinator supports the Director of Economic Development in the administration, coordination and implementation of the Town’s economic development, redevelopment and community investment programs and initiatives. The position provides research, project coordination, program administration, compliance monitoring and documentation; assists businesses, developers, property owners and community partners; and provides administrative and professional support to the Redevelopment Commission and related economic development boards and entities. The Coordinator assists with economic development incentives, agreements, projects, grants and other initiatives while maintaining accurate records and helping ensure established requirements, deadlines and procedures are met.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:
2. Coordinate the day-to-day administration of economic development, redevelopment, arts, culture, placemaking, beautification and community investment programs and projects.
3. Provide administrative and professional support to the Redevelopment Commission (RDC), Economic Development Commission (EDC), Redevelopment Authority (RDA), Plainfield Municipal Improvement Corporation (PMIC) and other related entities as assigned.
4. Coordinate preparation of agendas, meeting materials, reports, resolutions, agreements and supporting documentation for boards and commissions and assist with follow-up on approved actions.
5. Assist with the administration and monitoring of economic development incentives, including tax abatements and other local, county, state or federal incentive programs.
6. Monitor project agreements, commitments, milestones, reporting requirements and compliance deadlines and coordinate necessary documentation with businesses, developers and Town staff.
7. Conduct research and analysis related to businesses, properties, development activity, demographics, workforce, assessed valuation, taxation, incentives and other economic development matters.
8. Prepare and maintain applications, agreements, reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, presentations, databases and other economic development records and materials.
9. Assist with grants, funding programs and other financial resources supporting economic development, redevelopment and community investment initiatives, including application and reporting requirements.
10. Coordinate meetings, site visits and communications with businesses, developers, property owners, consultants, government agencies and community partners.
11. Respond to routine inquiries and serve as a resource for businesses, property owners and others seeking information regarding Town economic development programs and available resources.
12. Research economic development legislation, programs, trends and best practices and provide information and recommendations to the Director as requested.
13. Assist with preparation of economic development reports, presentations, promotional materials and information for Town leadership, elected officials, boards and the public.
14. Assist with departmental budget preparation, procurement, contracts, invoices and other administrative activities in accordance with Town policies and procedures.
15. Maintain organized and accurate economic development, redevelopment, property, incentive, agreement and compliance records and perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Town-related Competencies: To perform this job successfully, all employees working in the Town should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Teamwork and Collaboration - Gets along with and maintains positive relationships with coworkers. Is willing to help with all types of work, no matter how big or small the task. Asks for and listens to coworkers’ feedback; incorporates feedback into revised processes. Positively reinforces team members for their contributions and accomplishments. Admits mistakes when they occur, learns from them, and enables others to do the same.
- Service to Citizens - Always represents the Town of Plainfield well; maintains personal accountability and ownership for customer service. Lets customers know that he/she is willing to work with them to meet their needs. Follows up to ensure that requests and concerns are resolved. Understands customer problems and needs; quickly and effectively solves customer problems. Does more than what is normally required to resolve customer concerns.
- Professionalism - Demonstrates professionalism in appearance and actions. Maintains timely, personable, and effective communications with citizens and the general public, and local or intergovernmental contacts and neighboring community leaders. Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude when change occurs. Does not participate in conversations or actions that are disrespectful to others. Uses Town resources and assets wisely, efficiently, and according to Town policy.
- Dependability - Attends work as scheduled; follows the attendance policy and informs his/her manager of absences in advance. Accepts assignments willingly and can be counted on to complete tasks on time. Completes tasks accurately and thoroughly, eliminating the need for close review. Timely follow-through on tasks and projects issued by the Department Head, Town Manager, or Town Council. Does what he/she commits to doing.
- Interpersonal Communications - Communicates clearly, accurately, and respectfully with coworkers and customers. Keeps the Town Council well-informed of any incidents or issues; especially regarding offsite incidents. Keeps sensitive and confidential matters private. Listens to others and seeks to understand others’ perspectives. Willingly accepts feedback and incorporates it into work activities and interactions.
- Job Knowledge and Work Habits - Takes pride in work and coworkers; performs work with a positive attitude that enables others to perform well. Is willing to ask questions when the job or task is not fully understood. Willingly participates in training to maintain or enhance current knowledge of principles, procedures, methods, and/or technology. Maintains an optimistic outlook when faced with difficulty or change and makes an effort to overcome obstacles. Retains the expected job knowledge; helps others by sharing knowledge.
Job-related Competencies – To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Cost Consciousness- Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.
- Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, economics, finance, urban planning, political science, real estate or a related field. Two to five years of professional experience in economic development, redevelopment, local government, planning, real estate, finance, program administration, project coordination or a related field is preferred. Experience working with governmental boards or commissions, economic development incentives, grants, development projects or public-sector programs is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant professional experience may be considered.
Other Skills and Abilities: The following skills and abilities are either required or desired.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, meetings and administrative requirements simultaneously, are required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare professional reports, correspondence, presentations and other materials are required.
- Ability to conduct research, analyze information and summarize financial, economic, property and development information in an understandable manner is required.
- Ability to understand and administer agreements, programs, policies and established procedures and monitor associated requirements and deadlines is required.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in preparing and maintaining official records, agreements, reports and compliance documentation is required.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town officials and employees, businesses, developers, property owners, consultants, governmental agencies and community partners is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to learn other software and information systems used by the Town is required.
- Working knowledge of local government, economic development, redevelopment, tax increment financing, tax abatements and other economic development tools is desired.
- Experience supporting governmental boards, commissions or other public bodies and familiarity with public-sector meeting and documentation requirements is desired.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); working near moving mechanical parts; and the risk of electrical shock when working with office equipment; and outdoor weather conditions. The employee occasionally is exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. This position may require work beyond work week hours and on holidays. It also may requires the ability to drive a Town of Plainfield vehicle. Thus, a valid driver’s license is required.