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City of Eden Prairie · 11 hours ago

Community Development Coordinator

Eden Prairie, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$98K/yr - $128K/yr

3+ years exp

City of Eden Prairie is seeking a Community Development Coordinator responsible for developing and implementing economic development plans and programs for businesses. The role includes monitoring business activity, coordinating projects, and fostering relationships within the community to enhance economic vitality.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Monitors present business activity, programs and policies to ensure the long-term financial health of the city. Reviews reports, analyses, and studies the impact and the economic vitality of the city. May review plans for development, economic development, and redevelopment projects

Coordinates economic development, redevelopment, transportation, and land use studies and projects. Assists in the development, growth, and attraction of new businesses to the city. Develops ways to retain current businesses

Researches and analyzes data and information on redevelopment areas and economic development initiatives, prepares contracts, reports, and presentations related to leasing, redevelopment, transportation, housing, and land use studies. Prepares, writes, and administers grant programs

Develops and maintains strong working relationships within the key partners in the community. Represents the City with multi-city and business organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce. Organizes, attends, and facilitates regular meetings with City and business leaders and advocates for City transportation and economic development causes and legislation

Reviews, coordinates and ensures Tax Increment Finance (TIF) compliance by communicating requirements, tracking, and following up on supporting documentation, and being a resource expert

Provides overall general support to the community development department, coordinating projects, housing and community services and programs and grant programming

Responds to citizen inquiries concerning local economic development activities and opportunities related to business development, transit, and redevelopment. Responds to public, developer, and government agency questions related to redevelopment, and economic development projects, programs and policies

Qualification

Economic development strategiesPublic financing toolsMicrosoft Office proficiencyUrban planning knowledgeProject management supportComposureProcess ManagementCreativityDecision MakingAttention to DetailCommunicationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in economics, urban planning, public administration or related field required

Minimum of three years of related professional experience required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required

Physical effort is light for the majority of work with lifting or carrying limited to 25 pounds intermittently

Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City's evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment

Pre-employment processes for this position include professional reference checks, background check, driver's license check (must have valid driver's license and excellent driving record), work history verification and education verification