Economic Development and Marketing Manager

Incorporated in 1960, the City of Live Oak has grown from its farming and ranching roots into a close-knit community of nearly 16,500 residents, quality businesses, family-friendly amenities, and peaceful neighborhoods. The 5.5-square-mile city is located at the high-growth intersection of I-35 and Loop 1604, just 17 miles northeast of downtown San Antonio. Its rolling hills, serene lake, and scenic trails complement convenient access to shopping, dining, state-of-the-art medical facilities, and the attractions of the San Antonio metropolitan area.

Live Oak borders San Antonio, Selma, Universal City, Converse, and a portion of unincorporated Bexar County.

Known for its natural beauty and small-town charm, Live Oak features five developed parks totaling more than 100 acres. Community amenities include a lake offering fishing and non-motorized boating, ball fields serving league sports, a skate park, a city swimming pool, a clubhouse, and adjacent recreation areas. The city also features two professional disc golf courses designed by master designer John Houck.

Live Oak residents also have easy access to regional museums, amusement and adventure parks, performing arts spaces, sports venues, renowned historic sites, and an international airport. Natural Bridge Caverns is approximately 30 minutes north, while the San Antonio Zoo, Botanical Garden, and Japanese Tea Garden are about 20 minutes southwest. Nearby, residents and visitors can explore the River Walk, a 15-mile urban waterway lined with restaurants, shops, hotels, and well-known attractions.

The City of Live Oak Economic Development Corporation was created in 1996 to expand and diversify the City’s economic base. The Live Oak Economic Development Corporation supports quality development through tools that include tax abatements and tax increment reinvestment zones.

The property and affairs of the Live Oak Economic Development Corporation are managed and controlled by a Board of Directors under the guidance and direction of the City Council. Subject to restrictions imposed by law, the Articles of Incorporation, and the Bylaws, the Board exercises all powers of the Corporation.

The Board consists of seven directors, each appointed by the City Council. The City Manager or the City Manager’s designee serves as Executive Director of the LOEDC and provides administrative support for advancing the City’s economic prosperity. The City Manager is not a member of the Board.

Directors serve two-year terms that expire on June 30. Upon expiration of a term, a director may be reappointed by the City Council. The City Council appoints and reappoints members of the Economic Development Corporation Board.

Under the general direction of the Assistant City Manager. Provides management and oversight of the City of Live Oak’s Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and marketing functions. Facilitates business development for the community, management of the EDC Budget, ongoing retention and attraction programs, and community involvement. The EDC and Marketing Manager is charged with developing strong community relationships and providing critical analysis and insights into the economic conditions of the EDC Board and other community stakeholders.

• Develops and presents EDC Annual Strategic Work Plan, Annual Budget and proposed projects to the EDC Board of Directors and to City Council for approval. Provides regular management level reporting to the EDC Board and City Council and annual and quarterly reporting to State agencies.
• Develops and presents to the Visit Live Oak Board, Annual Budget and proposed projects to the Visit Live Oak Board and to City Council for…