Economic Development Coordinator - Part-Time Position

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The Economic Development Coordinator ("EDC") will be appointed by and serve at the direction of the Chesterton Town Council, which is a five-member legislative body elected according to Indiana law. The EDC will work collaboratively with all Department Heads and for the Town of Chesterton to enhance the Town's economic vitality through business attraction, retention, and community engagement. This role involves collaboration with various Town departments and external partners to implement strategic initiatives and support economic growth.

The EDC shall report directly to the Town Council and shall further work with the Town's attorney, at the Town Council's direction, to fulfill all duties in accordance with law.

This position is part-time requiring an average of 20-25 hours per week. The Town's normal office working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. However, the position requires work outside of the normal office hours and on weekends to attend meetings and to further economic development projects. The EDC should plan to spend time in the office during normal office working hours each week, but the day and times the EDC spends in the office shall be flexible and scheduled around the meetings and events that are outside the office and outside the Town's normal working hours.

The Town of Chesterton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.