Economic Vitality Coordinator

The Village of Skokie; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Deferred Compensation

Confidential Mental Health Support

Group Life Insurance

Bright Start College Savings Program

Job summary

The Village of Skokie, Illinois, is seeking an Economic Vitality Coordinator in the Community Development Department to plan and implement programs that foster local business growth and redevelopment.

This full‑time role focuses on business retention and attraction, managing TIF/SSA incentives, and coordinating economic vitality initiatives with local stakeholders. A bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field and municipal experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, business or related field.
• Three years of experience in municipal government, not-for-profit, or similar employer.
• Experience with economic development consulting, Chamber of Commerce, or real estate development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement programs related to economic vitality.
• Assist in business retention, attraction, and redevelopment.
• Administer TIF districts, SSA, and financial incentives.
• Promote economic incentive programs and coordinate outreach.
• Maintain liaison between Village and business community.
• Conduct on-site business visits and data collection.
• Prepare reports and presentations for merchants.

Skills

Economic development

Tax Increment Financing

Urban planning

Communication skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning/public administration/business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, ILLINOIS Job Description

VILLAGE OF SKOKIEEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Medical InsuranceVision InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program

Deferred Compensation

Confidential Mental Health SupportGroup Life Insurance

Bright Start College Savings Program

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Medical InsuranceVision InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program
• Deferred Compensation
• Confidential Mental Health SupportGroup Life Insurance
• Bright Start College Savings Program

Notice of Accepting Applications for the Position of:

Economic Vitality Coordinator ~ Full TimeCommunity Development Department

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The annualized salary range for this position is $85,473 - $111 ,815. The starting salary range is $85,473 - $94,234, depending on qualifications.

Under general supervision of the Economic Vitality Manager, this position will plan and implement programs related to economic vitality, assist in business retention and attraction efforts, create and maintain special financing districts, and assist in commercial area redevelopment and other short and long-term economic planning efforts. Staff in the Economic Vitality Division serve as liaisons between the Village and the business community. Conducts on-site business visits; assesses growth potential, stagnation or downsizing, and builds a continual data base on local businesses as part of the Business Retention Program; Assists Economic Vitality Manager with the study of economic vitality issues and implementation of programs; Assists in the administration of tax increment finance (TIF) districts, special service areas (SSA) and other financial and technical incentive programs; Promotes and coordinates the Village's economic incentive programs that include, but are not limited to, tax increment financing, storefront enhancement program, the Village's review process for Cook County incentive programs such as 6B, 7A, and 7B assessments; Performs other work-related duties, as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, business or related field; Master's Degree is preferred; Three years of experience in municipal local government, not-for- profit, or similar employer; Experience with economic development consulting, Chamber of Commerce, or a real estate development company preferred; Valid Driver's License required; Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of economic development, urban planning, building and permits, small business planning, operations, finance, and assistance;

Working knowledge of Tax Increment Financing, Special Service Area Financing, Cook County tax rebate programs, and other economic vitality initiatives; Excellent written and verbal communication skills required for report writing and verbal presentations for businesses and merchant groups.

EOE Employer

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

JOB IDENTIFICATION

FLSA: Exempt

Department: Community Deveiopment

Division: Economic Vitality

Reports to: Economic Vitality Manager

JOB PURPOSE

The Economic Vitality Coordinator wiif plan and implement programs related to economic vitaiity, assist in business retention and attraction efforts, create and maintain special financing districts, and assist in commercial area redevelopment and other short and iongterm economic planning efforts. Staff in the Economic Vitaiity Division serve as iiaisons between the Viiiage and the business community,

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts on-site business visits; assesses growth potential, stagnation or downsizing and builds a continual data base on local businesses as part of the Business Retention Program
• Researches and contacts prospective retailers, restaurants, and other businesses as part of Village-wide attraction and recruitment efforts
• Assists with the economic development marketing program and the promotion of the Village as an ideai location for business and industry
• Assists Economic Vitality Manager with the study of economic development issues and implementation of programs
• Assists in the administration of tax increment finance (TIF) districts, special sen/ice areas (SSA) and other financial and technical incentive programs
• Develops and promotes business assistance programs for both retention and attraction
• Works with business districts to support development of businesses and corridor identity. Work is in support of enhancing retail and restaurant development throughout a!! of the commercial areas within Skokie
• Promotes and coordinates the Village's economic incentive programs that include, but are not limited to, tax increment financing, storefront enhancement program, the Village's review process for Cook County incentive programs such as 6B, 7A, and 7B assessments
• Conducts surveys and gathers data for redevelopment programs
• Meets with deveiopers and businesses to discuss and review plans
• Assists Village residents and businesses with questions regarding economic vitality
• Performs property or business research as needed
• Maintains project files for various economic development initiatives
• Represents department at civic and other meetings
• Maintains and upgrades the Village's Economic Vitality web site
• Analyzes requests for redevelopment assistance
• Performs survey fiefd work for pianning/development studies
• Performs other work-reiated duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge of the pnncipies and practices of economic deveSopment, urban planning, building and permits, small business planning, operations, finance, and assistance
• Working knowledge of Tax Increment Financing, Special Service Area Financing, Cook County tax rebate programs, and other economic development initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required for report writing and verbal presentations for businesses and merchant groups
• Ability to carry out complex research assignments independently
• Strong analytical, data processing, research, and organizational skifis required
• Abiiity to work independently and exercise sound judgement

EDUCA TION I TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, pub!Jc administration, business or related field;Master's Degree is preferred
• Three years of experience in municipal local government, not-for-profit, or similar empioyer
• Demonstrated experience with economic development consulting, Chamber of Commerce, or a real estate development company preferred

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS I LICENSES

• Valid Driver's License required.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The duties performed by this position are representative of "light work" with frequent exertion of 10 pounds of force but occasionally wil! lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work is regularly performed in both environmental conditions: activities occur inside and outside.Employee may be required to visit other Village office locations as wel! as other pubfic/private sites throughout Skokie.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit talk, listen, hear the normal range of sounds, use hands to handfe or feei objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for proofreading documents, ability to adjust focus while working and be free from colorblindness.