Economic Development Coordinator I - Project Intake

Our Community's Children; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional development

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

City of Grand Rapids is seeking a professional to support economic development initiatives, with emphasis on Brownfield redevelopment projects and tax abatement programs. The role involves evaluating incentives, coordinating with developers, and facilitating communication with multiple city departments.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in business/public administration or urban planning and at least three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, urban planning or related field.
• Three (3) years of professional experience related to economic development.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Responsibilities

• Supports the core programs of the Economic Development Department, including various tax abatement programs as authorized by State Legislation, with primary focus on application and approval of Brownfield redevelopment projects and various tax abatements.
• Supports Economic Development Coordinator II in balancing project responsibilities
• Evaluates project proformas to determine appropriate level of incentive support
• Collaborates with businesses and developers to ensure projects support City priorities
• Responds to inquiries from potential applicants, other municipalities requesting information and citizen inquiries regarding specific projects
• Supports utilization of grant funds; financial administration and reporting requirements of grants
• Interacts with businesses and potential businesses to promote business retention, expansion and attraction in the City; serves as a liaison for businesses to other City departments to identify and achieve resolution to issues
• Reports on progress and outcomes of departmental programs and initiatives
• Performs program evaluation and identifies process improvement; participates in program modifications and/or policies to align with City priorities
• Participates in the formation of budgets for the department, including related boards and authorities
• Prepares a variety of correspondence and reports related to the work; assists with special projects; maintains records and statistics
• Assists with City property acquisition and disposition
• Attends and presents at a variety of internal and public meetings including monthly board meetings of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Travels for work-related conferences and trainings, including occasional overnight stays
• Performs related work as required

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, urban planning or related field

Job description

Nature of Work

If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy bringing investment ideas to life that make a lasting impact on the community, this role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your economic development career. The purpose of this job is to support the application and approval process for various tax abatement and tax increment financing programs. The majority of time is dedicated to supporting projects for the Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. If you're looking for a role where every project is different and your work has a visible impact on the community, consider joining our team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supports the core programs of the Economic Development Department, including various tax abatement programs as authorized by State Legislation, with primary focus on application and approval of Brownfield redevelopment projects and various tax abatements
• Supports Economic Development Coordinator II in balancing project responsibilities
• Evaluates project proformas to determine appropriate level of incentive support
• Collaborates with businesses and developers to ensure projects support City priorities
• Responds to inquiries from potential applicants, other municipalities requesting information and citizen inquiries regarding specific projects
• Supports utilization of grant funds; financial administration and reporting requirements of grants
• Interacts with businesses and potential businesses to promote business retention, expansion and attraction in the City; serves as a liaison for businesses to other City departments to identify and achieve resolution to issues
• Reports on progress and outcomes of departmental programs and initiatives
• Performs program evaluation and identifies process improvement; participates in program modifications and/or policies to align with City priorities
• Participates in the formation of budgets for the department, including related boards and authorities
• Prepares a variety of correspondence and reports related to the work; assists with special projects; maintains records and statistics
• Assists with City property acquisition and disposition
• Attends and presents at a variety of internal and public meetings including monthly board meetings of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Travels for work-related conferences and trainings, including occasional overnight stays
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Training And Experience

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, urban planning or related field

--AND--

• Three (3) years of professional experience related to economic development.

--OR--

• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Other Information

We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
• 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Parking (if applicable)
• Employee Home Ownership Incentive
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
• Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
• Employee Discounts and Perks

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Leaves and Accommodations Analyst, Amanda Kaulback. Email [e-mail] or [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].

The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Please Note

This position is subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement and all relevant civil service rules. For additional information, links to union agreement and Civil Service Rules are provided below.

Collective Bargaining Agreements

Civil Service Rules

City of Grand Rapids Employee Benefits Webpage