City of Waxahachie · 3 months ago
Economic Development Coordinator
Waxahachie, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$67K/yr - $97K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Waxahachie is seeking an Economic Development Coordinator to assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote business opportunities in the city. The role involves maintaining databases, coordinating with the marketing department, researching economic information, and providing business retention and expansion assistance.
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Responsibilities
Assist the Senior Director in the development and implementation of marketing strategies to effectively promote the economic opportunities available in Waxahachie including designing and updating marketing collaterals and preparing prospect packets
Maintain assigned databases of existing businesses, preferred business sites and prospects
Coordinate with the City of Waxahachie’s Marketing and Communications Department to design and maintain the economic development webpages for Waxahachie and to prepare press releases and presentations
Research and compile site location, demographic, and economic information regarding Waxahachie for investment prospects, developers and site location consultants as well as other departments within the City
Research and pursue prospective and target employers interested in relocating or expanding to the area
Provide recruitment assistance to major retail and commercial related developments within the City
Conduct tax incentives related research, financial modeling, and analyses. Work with the Management team to evaluate projects on a cost/benefit basis and perform economic impact reviews on projects
Provide business retention and expansion assistance by maintaining contact with local employers and businesses, assisting with site visits and facilitating local events such as business roundtables and forums
Develops and maintains positive public and business relationships, including trade associations, commercial real estate industry, community groups, county and state governments and nonprofit organizations
Assists with department budgeting and processes accounts payables
Processes incentive payments and maintains records on incentive recipients
Willingness to work flexible hours and travel
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required with minimal supervision
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job may be considered
Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred, with course work in urban planning, business, public administration or related field
Ability to obtain the Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) within 1 year of employment
Minimum of three (3) years of marketing experience, preferably in economic development or related field
A valid State driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment
Knowledge of marketing and business strategies that achieve results
Basic Principles of graphic design
Project management skills necessary to effectively track progress of multiple initiatives and goals
Effective telephone sales skills and resourceful information gathering techniques to garner leads
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Operations, services and activities of the city
Basic principles and procedures of record keeping
Understanding of contracts, rules and regulations
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Ability to accomplish assigned tasks and objectives under minimal supervision
Ability to prepare timely and accurate reports and presentations
Ability to take the initiative to institute improvements and contribute ideas to improve efficiencies
Ability to effectively present information to management, business prospects and other groups as needed
Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to interpret and explain City Economic Development strategy
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Company
City of Waxahachie
City of Waxahachie is a government agency that focuses on utilities, human resources, economic and social development services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase