Economic Development Coordinator – Mason

Economic Development Coordinator – City of Mason

Hiring Range: $66,497 – $80,828 Classification:
Classified

Reports To:

Economic Development Director FLSA:
Exempt

Hours:

Minimum 40 hours per week Status:
Full-Time

General Statement of Duties and Distinguishing Features of Class

Under general direction from the Economic Development Director, and his/her designees, the Economic Development Coordinator is responsible for business retention and expansion of the business community with a high focus on establishing and maintaining relationships; promoting the City to attract new businesses; and supporting the expansion of the existing business base. Duties include proactively supporting cutting-edge economic development programs and the City's overall vision of being a global city of choice.

Responsible for creating marketing and communication materials, maintaining a database of commercial and industrial properties, responding to request from site selectors and real estate professionals, monitoring city tax and grant incentive programs, compilation of grant and other funding applications, and administering special projects. This position will require you to regularly interact with and provide high quality customer service to local business leaders, all City departments, City Council and members of the community.

The workload can be complex requiring interpretive judgment within prescribed standards and complete discretion. The Economic Development Coordinator must independently manage his/her workload and additional duties as assigned.

This is a public service job based on trust, credibility, and competency. It is a critical requirement of this position that the incumbent displays the desire and ability to perform and behave (on duty, as well as off duty) in a manner that does not damage or endanger the loss of trust with the public, co-workers, and other public safety forces.

Candidates must meet the following qualifications and requirements at the time of appointment.

Examples of Work (Illustrative Only)

• Assists with the business retention, expansion, attraction, creation and workforce programs; builds and maintains relationships with the Mason and regional business community as directed;
• Support economic development programs, sometimes led by consultants/contractors, consistent with the City of Mason's Economic Development Strategic Plan and Strategic Focus Areas.
• Proactively markets the City of Mason for economic development attraction projects and programs both in person and through social media outlets.
• Plans, organizes, administers and coordinates strategies, programs and projects in support of economic development and business development, retention and attraction.
• Participates in the negotiation, preparation, and processing of documents and implementation of such documents as development agreements, owner participation agreements, contracts, resolutions, and requests for proposals, etc.
• Analyzes, formulates and implements policies and administrative procedures for activities, projects and programs within the area of responsibility; and monitors the effectiveness of those activities.
• Monitor key performance indicators demonstrating the City of Mason's overall economic performance, including vacancy rates, lease rates, employment statistics, relative to the Cincinnati Region and other peer cities.
• Participates in the evaluation of real property development projects that involve public and public private partnerships.
• May provide assistance in the facilitation and negotiation of lease agreements and other contracts with developers.
• Prepares and reviews staff reports for City Council on policy and project matters.
• Prepares requests for proposal for professional services, evaluates bids and products, makes recommendation for selection, evaluates and monitors quality of vendor or contract services.
• Reviews and edits materials, including draft reports and staff correspondence.
• Serves as liaison and facilitates communication between staff and other City departments, community groups and non-profit agencies regarding community-wide economic development initiatives.
• Participates on interdepartmental and…