Community Development Coordinator

Sherburne County; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherburne County seeks a Community Development Coordinator to oversee its Economic Development division, housing programs, zoning inquiries, and redevelopment aligned with EDA and HRA goals. The role involves planning, marketing, research, and collaboration with business prospects to strengthen industrial, commercial, and housing sectors.

Responsibilities include giving reports and presentations to the County Board, managing information resources, and assisting with grants and external funding.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Economic Development, Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Administration, or related field.
• Three (3) years' experience in economic development or related field.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training acceptable.
• Valid MN driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in economic development expansion meetings.
• Prepare reports and deliver presentations to the County Board or external groups to promote services.
• Compose documents, reports and maintain records and databases of business prospects and contacts.
• Assist with land use, zoning reviews, and policy implementation.
• Develop marketing materials for economic development and available land.
• Represent the County, EDA, and HRA at events, conferences, and expositions.

Skills

Planning

Marketing

Research

Communication

Public speaking

Education

Four-year degree in Economic Development or related field

Tools

Database management

Job description

The Community Development Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the County's economic development division, housing programs, commercial zoning inquiries and redevelopment consistent with Sherburne County, its Economic Development Authority (EDA) and its Housing and Redevelopment Authority's (HRA) goals and policies through implementation, planning, marketing, and research to strengthen and broaden industrial, commercial, retail, and housing sectors. Implementation includes aiding business recruitment, retention and expansion, supporting redevelopment, promoting new housing investment, assisting with land use and zoning reviews and administering programs. The Coordinator is responsible for creating and maintaining information resources and databases and preparing reports and analysis.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. 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.

Learn more about our workplace culture and a brief overview of our employee benefits.

Administration/Economic Development

Understands the basic functions and responsibilities of expanding businesses and attends and participates in economic development expansion meetings.

Facilitate monthly County EDA meetings and serve as the Executive Director of the County EDA.

Prepare reports and deliver presentations to the County Board and other external groups to provide information and encourage use of services.

Receives and responds to requests for information.

Composes documents, reports and maintains records and databases of business prospects and contacts.

Prepares information packets including economic, statistical, financial, population, growth, demographic, zoning regulations and other information for dissemination to potential businesses.

Initiates planning, research, and marketing efforts to attract new business and industry and assist with expansion.

Assists potential new businesses in site analysis, including demographics, tax impacts, fees, development policies and procedures, zoning requirements and related information.

Assists with pursuing and securing external funding sources including grant and loan programs.

Supports development-related activities of other departments.

Regular and reliable attendance according to the department’s work schedule.

Performs other essential job duties.

Planning and Zoning

Assists in the review of project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations and standards, adequacy of applications for permits, and compliance with approved plans.

Assist with land use, zoning reviews, solid waste permit program administration and public policy implementation.

Assists in researching, drafting, and rewriting existing zoning and solid waste code processes utilized to address various citizen issues.

Manages Solid Waste Septic Loan and Grant programs.

Attends and assists in the preparation of countywide solid waste recycling and zoning public events.

Housing Programs

Assists in the preparation, updating and implementation of various community development and housing plans.

Administers, researches, implements, and provides education for housing initiatives and strategies, including grant programs.

Marketing/Communication

Build relationships with residents, local boards, developers, and community partners through meetings and workshops.

Creates, designs, distributes, and maintains marketing materials for promotion of economic development and available commercial and industrial land.

Creates content and maintains the Economic Development page of the County website and social media platforms.

Develops and maintains contact lists.

Ensures the County goals and vision are consistently and successfully communicated to the public.

Develops and maintains a strong and productive relationship with both print and electronic media outlets.

Represent the County, HRA, and EDA at events, conferences, trade shows, and expos, which may involve overnight and out-of-state travel.

Performs other essential job duties.

The hiring range for this position is: $94,390 - $119,059
Interviews are planned for Wednesday, November 18th.

An individual must meet the minimum qualifications as stated below to qualify for this position.

Four-year degree in Economic Development, Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Administration, or related field; AND

Three (3) years' experience in economic development, business development, community development, marketing, or related field; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Requires a valid MN driver's license.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Must be able to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work. May involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 10 pounds).

Work is normally performed in an office environment but will involve travel for meetings and events. Headaches, eyestrain and other related occupational hazards reflect the most common potential for injury in the office.