Economic Development Specialist

Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation

Professional development opportunities

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

Job summary

The Village of Arlington Heights is seeking an Economic Development Specialist to help businesses establish and grow in Arlington Heights—and to share what makes the Village a great place to invest and visit. Reporting to the Economic Development Manager, the Specialist helps attract new businesses, supports existing businesses, and serves as a resource for owners and developers.

You’ll work directly with businesses and developers, represent the Village at events, and help tell the story of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, marketing, urban planning, or a related field is required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience are required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Attract new businesses and support existing businesses in Arlington Heights.
• Represent the Village at events and tell Arlington Heights’ story through marketing and digital content.
• Create marketing materials and content for the Take It to the Heights website and social channels.
• Maintain economic development database and analyze real estate, sales, and employment data.
• Administer financial incentive programs (tax abatements, TIF, Zero Interest Loan).
• Coordinate with Village departments and partner organizations; support Economic Alliance Committee.

Skills

Strong communicator

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, marketing, urban planning, or related field

Job description

The Village of Arlington Heights is seeking an Economic Development Specialist to help businesses establish and grow in Arlington Heights—and to share what makes the Village a great place to invest and visit. Reporting to the Economic Development Manager, the Specialist helps attract new businesses, supports existing businesses, and serves as a resource for owners and developers.

In this role, you’ll work directly with businesses and developers, represent the Village at events, and help tell the story of Arlington Heights through marketing and digital content. You’ll also create marketing materials and develop content for the Village’s Take It to the Heights website and social media channels to highlight local businesses and events.

This position also researches trends, maintains an economic development database, and analyzes real estate, sales, and employment data to identify opportunities and evaluate initiatives. The Economic Development Specialist will administer financial incentive programs, including tax abatements, tax increment financing incentives, and the Village’s Zero Interest Loan programs. The position coordinates with Village departments to help businesses understand and meet requirements, assists with Arlington Alfresco and outdoor café seating for businesses, and works with the Village’s various partner organizations. The Economic Development Specialist also supports the Economic Alliance Committee through meeting preparation, research, communications, and follow-up.

We’re looking for a strong communicator who builds relationships, makes sense of data, creates effective marketing materials, and follows projects through to completion. A bachelor’s degree in business, economics, marketing, urban planning, or a related field and one to three years of relevant experience are required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the position’s duties. Evening and weekend meetings and events may be required.

The anticipated hiring range is $85,043-$89,813, with a full salary range of $85,043-$114,808. The Economic Development Specialist will work a 37.5-hour work week, Monday-Friday and will be offered a diverse and competitive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid vacation, opportunities for professional development and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan.

The Village of Arlington Heights is an equal opportunity employer and strives to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all, improving how we recruit, empower, and retain the most diverse and very best talent, ensuring careers in public service will continue to attract the brightest for coming generations.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon passing a background and pre-employment drug screen.

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