City of Lufkin ยท 1 week ago
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Economic Development Coordinator
Lufkin,TX,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$44K/yr - $51K/yr
3+ years expCity of Lufkin is seeking an Economic Development Coordinator to advance the city's economic growth through business attraction, retention, and marketing efforts. The role involves creating and implementing business retention programs, managing data and compliance reporting, and providing organizational support for various initiatives.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assist in the development and implementation of programs to attract new businesses and retain existing business
Assist in promoting and developing retail attraction
Manage databases, periodic reports, and site information
Manage annual compliance reporting from existing economic development agreements and reporting to the State Comptroller and other state entities as necessary
Assist in the preparation and administration of departmental budgets, including tracking expenses, processing invoices, and reconciling accounts, in collaboration with finance and accounting staff
Plan, coordinate, and implement projects
Prepare and distribute correspondence, reports, memos, agendas, minutes, presentations, and other documents, both electronically and in hard copy, using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
Assist in the preparation and processing of departmental documents, including contracts, specifications, and bid documents, in compliance with departmental procedures and regulations
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, such as business owners, elected officials, community partners, contractors, consultants, vendors, regulatory agencies, and the public, to gather information, respond to inquiries, and facilitate communication related to departmental projects and services
Provide customer service and support to departmental staff, contractors, and members of the public, both in person and over the phone, by answering questions, providing information, and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner
Perform general office duties, such as photocopying, scanning, faxing, filing, and ordering supplies, to maintain an organized and efficient work environment
Attend and represent the City of Lufkin at certain events, functions, meetings, and conferences
Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, and standards of conduct, and promote a positive work culture and team environment among colleagues
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database management software
Knowledge of public relations, business, and economic development practices
Knowledge of research methods, project development, and implementation
Skills in organization and strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment
Skills in communication, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders and provide exceptional customer service
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively as part of a team, to achieve departmental goals and objectives
Ability to appropriately handle politically sensitive and confidential information
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Ability to exhibit sound, accurate judgment and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision making process
Ability to define problems and generate creative solutions
Ability to work under deadlines and stressful situations
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, marketing, communications, or related field
Minimum of 3 years of increasingly responsible experience in public administration, economic development, marketing or communications
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Valid Driver's License Class C is required at the time of placement and a clean driving record
Company
City of Lufkin
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase