Community and Business Development Specialist – Winthrop, MN

Cedausa; Minnesota; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

SIMPLE IRA

HSA

Long-term Disability

AD & D

Sick Leave

Job summary

CEDA in Winthrop, MN seeks a Community and Business Development Specialist to support the organization’s Community Support Program contract and related duties. The role blends outreach, nonprofit development, grant support, and relationship building with boards, community members, and regional partners.

You will develop retention and expansion programs, draft grant proposals, report to funding agencies, promote economic development tools, and help grow local businesses.

Qualifications

• Degree in community/economic development or related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop productive relationships with community members and organizations.

Responsibilities

• Execute work for CEDA’s Community Support Program contract in Winthrop, MN.
• Develop business retention and expansion programs with boards and community members.
• Draft information for grant proposals and provide reporting for grant agencies.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in community/economic development or related field

Job description

CEDA is currently seeking a Community and Business Development Specialist to provide staffing capacity in Winthrop, MN.

Job Title: Community and Business Development Specialist

Number of Openings: 1

Full-Time/Part-Time: 1 Part-time (minimum of 20 hours per week) or Full-time Position

Location: Winthrop, MN

Salary Range: $45,000 – $75,000 DOQ for full-time, pro rated equivalent for part-time

Hours: 20-40 hours per week. Occasional early morning and/or evening meetings may be required.

Benefits:

• Vacation
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• SIMPLE IRA
• HSA
• Long-term Disability
• AD & D
• Sick Leave (for full-time)
• 8 Paid Holidays

Position Description: This position will be responsible for the execution of work necessary to serve CEDA’s Community Support Program contract located in Winthrop, MN, along with other contractual duties as assigned. Responsibilities could include (but are not limited to):

• Working with boards and community members to create and implement a quality business retention and expansion program.
• Researching, compiling and drafting information for grant proposals.
• Providing necessary reporting for various grant awarding agencies.
• Developing relationships with relevant regional, state and federal organizations.
• Promoting and utilizing economic development tools/programs to incent job creation and tax base growth.
• Carrying out and ensuring the quality of community marketing efforts.
• Measuring the performance of community marketing objectives.
• Attending workshops and training opportunities relevant to the position.
• Publicly present at open meetings.
• Communicate with the local press to share accomplishments.
• Provide business development assistance for startup businesses, as well as businesses looking to expand or relocate.
• Cultivate relationships with existing businesses to promote the sustentation and retention of businesses in the communities served.
• Improve residential housing development options and availability.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

The Community and Business Development Specialist will report to CEDA’s management and leadership team consisting of the company’s Regional Manager, Vice-President, Executive Vice-President and President/CEO.

Qualifications

— CEDA is looking for a team member who wants more than just a job. We’re seeking a passionate, engaging individual who can fi nd excitement and value in the important work that our organization does.

The ideal candidates should be self-motivated, possess high business morals, have excellent oral/written communication skills, and be energetic, results-oriented, and able to develop productive relationships. Qualified applicants should have applicable experience or a degree in community/economic development, public administration, business administration, marketing, management, or another relevant field.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.

Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon characteristics protected by law. We welcome and encourage people of all life experiences and backgrounds to apply.