Economic Development & Grants Coordinator

Berwyn Development Corporation; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Berwyn Development Corporation is seeking an Economic Development Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations of the Economic Development Department, assisting the Economic Development Manager with project tracking, business and developer inquiries, incentive and grant administration, data and research support, and departmental reporting.

This role requires an organized, detail-oriented, and analytical professional who is comfortable working with data, financial and property information,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economic development, urban planning, public administration, business, finance, real estate, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in economic development, planning, local government, commercial real estate, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for routine developer, property owner, and business inquiries, referring complex matters to the Economic Development Manager.
• Maintain accurate records of active development and redevelopment projects, tracking schedules, milestones, and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate due diligence materials, property information, and incentive request documentation to support active projects.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of available commercial properties, vacant buildings, and strategic sites.
• Respond to routine business and site-selection inquiries, providing information on properties, demographics, zoning, and incentives.
• Support proactive outreach to existing businesses, scheduling visits and documenting findings for follow-up by the Manager.
• Maintain records of business assistance activity, referrals, and outcomes, including support for programs such as Cook County Small Business Source.
• Assist with intake and initial review of incentive program applications (e.g., the Finish Line Grant) for completeness and eligibility.
• Track approved incentives, project milestones, reimbursement requests, and compliance deadlines.
• Prepare supporting documentation for committee, board, and government body review.
• Maintain organized records and documentation for TIF-supported projects and grant-funded initiatives.
• Track grant and TIF reporting deadlines on the departmental calendar and help assemble required reports.
• Assist with reimbursement requests, budget tracking, and coordination with Finance on grant expenditures.
• Maintain the department's project dashboard, tracking status, deadlines, and next actions across active initiatives.
• Support preparation of departmental reports for the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Economic Development Commission, and City.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Data analysis

GIS familiarity

CRM familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

CRM software

Job description

Berwyn Development Corporation is seeking an Economic Development Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations of the Economic Development Department, assisting the Economic Development Manager with project tracking, business and developer inquiries, incentive and grant administration, data and research support, and departmental reporting.

This role requires an organized, detail-oriented, and analytical professional who is comfortable working with data, financial and property information,