Economic Vitality Coordinator

VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, ILLINOIS Job Description

VILLAGE OF SKOKIEEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program

Deferred Compensation

Confidential Mental Health Support Group Life Insurance

Bright Start College Savings Program

• Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred Compensation
• Confidential Mental Health Support Group Life Insurance
• Bright Start College Savings Program

Notice of Accepting Applications for the Position of:

Economic Vitality Coordinator ~ Full Time Community Development Department

Salaf Information:

Brief Description of Duties:

Required Traininq and Knowledae:

Application Process:

The annualized salary range for this position is $85,473 - $111 ,815. The starting salary range is $85,473 - $94,234, depending on qualifications.

Under general supervision of the Economic Vitality Manager, this position will plan and implement programs related to economic vitality, assist in business retention and attraction efforts, create and maintain special financing districts, and assist in commercial area redevelopment and other short and long-term economic planning efforts. Staff in the Economic Vitality Division serve as liaisons between the Village and the business community.

Conducts on-site business visits; assesses growth potential, stagnation or downsizing, and builds a continual data base on local businesses as part of the Business Retention Program;
Assists Economic Vitality Manager with the study of economic vitality issues and implementation of programs;
Assists in the administration of tax increment finance (TIF) districts, special service areas (SSA) and other financial and technical incentive programs;
Promotes and coordinates the Village's economic incentive programs that include, but are not limited to, tax increment financing, storefront enhancement program, the Village's review process for Cook County incentive programs such as 6B, 7A, and 7B assessments;
Performs other work-related duties, as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, business or related field;
Master's Degree is preferred;
Three years of experience in municipal local government, not-for- profit, or similar employer;
Experience with economic development consulting, Chamber of Commerce, or a real estate development company preferred;
Valid Driver's License required;
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of economic development, urban planning, building and permits, small business planning, operations, finance, and assistance;

Working knowledge of Tax Increment Financing, Special Service Area Financing, Cook County tax rebate programs, and other economic vitality initiatives;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required for report writing and verbal presentations for businesses and merchant groups.

EOE Employer

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

FLSA:
Exempt

Department:
Community Deveiopment

Division:
Economic Vitality

Reports to:

Economic Vitality Manager

The Economic Vitality Coordinator wiif plan and implement programs related to economic vitaiity, assist in business retention and attraction efforts, create and maintain special financing districts, and assist in commercial area redevelopment and other short and iongterm economic planning efforts. Staff in the Economic Vitaiity Division serve as iiaisons between the Viiiage and the business community,

• Conducts on-site business visits; assesses growth potential, stagnation or downsizing and builds a continual data base on local businesses as part of the Business Retention Program
• Researches and contacts prospective retailers, restaurants, and other businesses as part of Village-wide attraction and recruitment efforts
• Assists with the economic development marketing program and the promotion of the Village as an ideai location for business and industry
• Assists Economic Vitality Manager with the study of economic development issues and implementation of programs
• Assists in the administration of tax increment finance (TIF) districts, special sen/ice areas (SSA) and other…