Community Development Coordinator

Pay: $98,426 - $127,941 (depending upon qualifications)

Final date to receive applications: 2/2/2026 at 8:00am (central time)

Interviews:
First Round Interviews 2/2/2026-2/5/2026 (virtual), Final Round Interviews and Presentation 2/17/2026-2/18/2026 (in-person)

Pre-Employment Process: 2/19/2026-2/27/2026

Expected

Start Date:

Early March 2026

• Full-Time, Exempt
• Benefits Eligible Date of Hire
• Reports to Community Development Director
• Located at Eden Prairie City Center (8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344)
• Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours may vary based on business need.

The Community Development Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of economic development plans, programs, and services for businesses and project management support to the Community Development Department. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are:

• Monitors present business activity, programs and policies to ensure the long-term financial health of the city. Reviews reports, analyzes, 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.

While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, urban planning, public administration or related field required.
• Minimum of three years of related professional experience required.
• Economic development business retention tools, strategies, and financing understanding or work experience preferred.
• State and local housing and development/redevelopment/transit programs, public financing tools including tax increment financing and loan programs preferred.
• 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. Customer service is a part of this position. Work is split between a normal office environment and business visits. Driving is required to attend meetings.
• 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.

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