Economic Development Specialist

Galveston; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Galveston is seeking an Economic Development Specialist to support a range of initiatives from data management to program administration. You will assist with research, RFIs, marketing materials, and reporting to promote development efforts on the island.

The role involves coordinating meetings, maintaining project records, and assisting with marketing content and website updates for municipal committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economic development, public or business administration, real estate, urban planning, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent education/training may be considered.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze data, and prepare reports and marketing materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research, data management, and reporting for economic development initiatives.
• Maintain project leads, RFIs, and annual activity data for projects.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes, and logistics for boards and committees.

Skills

Business development

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Research methods

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in economic development, public or business administration, real estate, urban planning, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Website editing tools

Job description

Economic Development Specialist# City of Galveston Careers## Economic Development SpecialistApply: Galveston, TX: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: JR100506**An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family!****Job Description****SUMMARY:** Under the general supervision of the Economic Development Coordinator, the Economic Development Specialist provides comprehensive support for the City’s economic development initiatives and programs. The role assists with project coordination, data management, reporting, marketing materials, and administrative functions that contribute to the promotion and advancement of economic development activities.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** *Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:** Assists in conducting research, compiling relevant information, maintaining records, datasets, and documents pertaining to Requests for Information (RFIs) and other project activities;* Maintains project leads spreadsheets and compiles annual activity data generated from successful projects;* Assists with tracking development projects from pre-development meetings to permit issuance as part of the development ombudsman efforts;* Coordinates with team members for prospective and active projects;* Assists in maintaining promotional information and data on the website, social media, and marketing material for the municipal committees and council appointed boards engaged in economic development activities;* Assists in creating agendas, preparing meeting materials, and recording the minutes for board and committee meetings as needed;* Performs setup and logistics for meetings and events which includes technical setup for video and audio equipment, coordinate with vendors, and coordinate with host entities (when needed);* Other administrative duties as needed to support the Department mission.· *Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.***KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:****Knowledge:*** Basic business development principles and practices.* Site Development or Real Estate (preferred).* General marketing practices, including development of brochures, reports, visual aids, and multimedia presentations.* Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and basic website editing tools.* Research methods, data analysis, interpretation, and report preparation.· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the general public.· Ability to express ideas effectively in written or oral form, and to prepare clear and concise reports.· Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.**Skill in:*** Clear and effective written and verbal communication.* Time management, organization, and coordination of multiple projects.* Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive business and project information.* Exercising diplomacy, fairness, discretion, and sound judgment.* Providing high‐quality customer service.* Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.* Attention to detail.### MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in economic development, public or business administration, real estate, urban planning, or a related field (preferred), and one (1) year of relevant experience. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered..**LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:**· Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license.### PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some exposure to an outdoor environment. May have some exposure to extreme weather conditions. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.**Compensation Range**DOQ**The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services.**Galveston Island is a coastal barrier island located along the Gulf Coast of Texas. Galveston's convenient coastal location along with its close proximity to Houston, has contributed to the city becoming the economic engine it is today - including being the employment center of Galveston County. The City of Galveston has a population of approximately 50,000 and is home to key industries in medicine, education and maritime.