Economic Development Coordinator

City of Waxahachie; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waxahachie is seeking an Economic Development Assistant to implement marketing strategies promoting local businesses. This role assists in creating marketing materials, maintaining business databases, and conducting economic research.

Applicants should have a minimum of three years of marketing experience, strong communication skills, and preferably a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Knowledge of local economic dynamics is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of marketing experience, preferably in economic development.
• Ability to prepare reports and presentations.
• Strong initiative and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing marketing strategies for economic opportunities.
• Maintain databases of businesses and prospects.
• Conduct research for investment prospects and site locations.

Skills

Marketing and business strategies

Basic graphic design principles

Project management skills

Effective telephone sales skills

English usage, spelling, grammar

Understanding of federal/state/local laws

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC)

Job description

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

Under general direction, and in coordination with the Director of Economic Development, assist in developing and implementing local and external marketing and communication activities to promote and facilitate the attraction, retention, expansion and formation of businesses in the City of Waxahachie, and perform other duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a single-incumbent classification. The employee receives direction from the Director of Economic Development and exercises no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in the development and implementation of marketing strategies to effectively promote the economic opportunities available in Waxahachie including designing and updating marketing collaterals and preparing prospect packets.
• Maintain assigned databases of existing businesses, preferred business sites and prospects.
• Coordinate with the City of Waxahachie’s Marketing and Communications Department to design and maintain the economic development webpages for Waxahachie and to prepare press releases and presentations.
• Research and compile site location, demographic, and economic information regarding Waxahachie for investment prospects, developers and site location consultants as well as other departments within the City of Waxahachie.
• Research and pursue prospective and targeted employers interested in relocating or expanding to the Waxahachie area.
• Provide recruitment assistance to major retail and commercial related developments within the City.
• Conduct tax incentives related research, financial modeling, and analyses. Work with the Management team to evaluate projects on a cost/benefit basis and perform economic impact reviews on projects.
• Provide business retention and expansion assistance by maintaining contact with local employers and businesses, assisting with site visits and facilitating local events such as business roundtables and forums.
• Develops and maintains positive public and business relationships, including trade associations, commercial real estate industry, community groups, and nonprofit organizations, as well as county and state governments.
• Assist with department budgeting and process accounts payables.
• Process incentive payments and maintain records on incentive recipients.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of

• Marketing and business strategies that achieve results.
• Basic principles of graphic design.
• Project management skills necessary to effectively track progress of multiple initiatives and goals.
• Effective telephone sales skills and resourceful information gathering techniques to garner leads.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Operations, services and activities of the city.
• Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Understanding of contracts, rules and regulations.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to

• Accomplish assigned tasks and objectives under minimal supervision.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports and presentations.
• Take the initiative to institute improvements and contribute ideas to improve efficiencies.
• Effectively present information to management, business prospects and other groups as needed.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Interpret and explain City Economic Development strategy.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education, Training and Experience

• High School Diploma of GED.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred, with course work in urban planning, business, public administration or related field.
• Ability to obtain the Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) within 1 year of employment.
• Minimum of three (3) years of marketing experience, preferably in economic development or related field.

Licenses and Certificates

• A valid State driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists.

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.

Work Environment

The employee works in an office environment where the noise level is usually quiet. Certain positions within the classification may require availability to work flexible schedule.