Economic Development & Projects Coordinator

Town-of-Plainfield,-i; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Plainfield seeks an Economic Development Coordinator to assist the Director of Economic Development in coordinating programs, redevelopment initiatives and community investments. You will help manage incentives, track milestones, and support governance boards such as RDC and EDC.

You’ll conduct research, prepare reports, and maintain accurate records while collaborating with businesses, developers and town staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, economics, finance, urban planning, political science, real estate or a related field.
• Two to five years of professional experience in economic development, redevelopment, local government, planning, real estate, finance, program administration, project coordination or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working with governmental boards or commissions, economic development incentives, grants, development projects or public-sector programs is preferred.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills are required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze information and summarize financial, economic, property and development information is required.
• Ability to understand and administer agreements, programs, policies and established procedures and monitor deadlines is required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in preparing and maintaining official records is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town officials, businesses, developers and partners is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Economic Development with programs and initiatives to attract and retain businesses, investment and redevelopment.
• Coordinate day-to-day administration of economic development, redevelopment, arts, culture and community investment projects.
• Provide support to boards such as RDC, EDC, RDA and PMIC and other entities.
• Prepare agendas, materials, reports and agreements for boards and assist with follow-up on actions.
• Assist with administration and monitoring of incentives, including tax abatements and other programs.
• Monitor project agreements, milestones and compliance deadlines; coordinate documentation with stakeholders.
• Conduct research and analysis on businesses, properties, demographics, workforce and incentives.
• Prepare applications, reports, spreadsheets and databases for economic development records.
• Assist with grants, funding programs and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate meetings, site visits and communications with businesses, developers and partners.
• Respond to inquiries and serve as a resource for information on town programs.
• Research legislation, programs and best practices and provide recommendations to the Director.
• Prepare economic development reports, presentations and promotional materials for leadership and public.

Skills

Teamwork & Collaboration

Service to Citizens

Professionalism

Dependability

Interpersonal Communications

Job Knowledge & Work Habits

Problem Solving

Cost Consciousness

Safety & Security

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, economics, finance, urban planning, political science, real estate or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Town of Plainfield seeks an Economic Development Coordinator to assist the Director of Economic Development in coordinating programs, redevelopment initiatives and community investments. You will help manage incentives, track milestones, and support governance boards such as RDC and EDC.

You’ll conduct research, prepare reports, and maintain accurate records while collaborating with businesses, developers and town staff.