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Fayette Chamber of Commerce (GA) · 4 hours ago

Economic Development Manager

Peachtree City, GA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Fayette Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting economic growth in Peachtree City, and they are seeking an Economic Development Manager to lead these initiatives. The role involves business retention, expansion, and attraction programs, as well as project management and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the city's economic landscape.

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Responsibilities

Works closely with all city departments, partner-organizations, Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA), Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, and other outside public and private entities to pursue and secure economic development opportunities advantageous to the city

Research, recommend, and assist the Finance Department in applying for various grants to improve city-wide infrastructure for the purpose of fostering economic development

Manages capital improvement projects related to economic development

Manages a diverse project portfolio with small and large-scale developments while meeting the requirements of City Ordinances

Serves as the staff liaison to the Fayette County Development Authority and the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, as well as any other economic development related groups, authorities, boards, etc

Serves as a liaison between businesses and the City, via business recruitment, improving public infrastructure, and providing business centric related community events, informational resources, and other services

Garners business and corporate support of City initiatives and projects for potential public-private partnerships and programs

Analyzes economic data and trends to identify opportunities and challenges for the City’s economic development

Works with the Public Communications department to develop and maintain City marketing materials, department website, quarterly business newsletters, business related surveys, presentations, and campaigns to showcase the city’s advantages to attract businesses

Acts as the staff liaison for the City’s contracted retail recruitment organization

Presents for the City at conferences, trade shows, and industry events to promote economic development opportunities

Cultivates good working relationships with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Fayette County staff, educational institutions, civic groups, and private citizens and business owners in Peachtree City

Reviews documents and reports prepared by consultants and staff to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness

Keeps abreast of legislative developments which may impact economic development programs, policies and/or procedures and implements follow-up action

Attends meetings with other divisions/departments and City administration to plan, recommend, and/or discuss upcoming projects and policies

Provides information and recommendations regarding economic development operations and assists in making decisions related to economic development; develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities

Assists in the development of budget and capital recommendations for the division/department and administers approved funds; submits divisional/departmental purchases and payables

Gathers information for any economic development bids and prepares documents for awards

Coordinates and assists other divisions/departments as needed regarding City projects that require interdepartmental cooperation and problem-solving related to economic development

Prepares and presents presentations or proposals to City administration and/or City Council as required

Assists in the preparation of documents related to economic development transactions including, but not limited to, easements, conveyances, notes, deeds of trust, grant deeds, rights of entry, licenses, permits, reconveyances and agreements. Monitors contracts and agreements relating to economic development or property management activities which involve payments or financial calculations

Analyzes economic data and prepares long-term business and financial forecasts in coordination with other City employees including the Financial & Administrative Services, Engineering Services, and Planning & Development

Uses the City’s various software tools for information gathering, report building, and other needed applications for economic development such as Placer.ai, Zencity, Nearmap, GIS tools, etc

Works with the Planning & Development Division as necessary regarding business redevelopment, variances, site plans, rezoning, etc

Responds to citizen, business, and/or other division/department inquiries concerning topics or questions related to economic development

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Economic development strategiesStatistical analysisProject managementGeographic Information SystemsBusiness development processesMarket analysisInterpersonal relationsOral communicationWritten communicationCollaboration