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Economic Development Coordinator
Location:
Kyle, TX
Description:
APPLY DIRECTLY TO WWW.JOINTEAMKYLE.COM GENERAL STATEMENT: Under the general direction of the Economic Development Director, provides support to the economic development department including helping to plan and develop economic projects, marketing, and researching information to implement an economic development plan. Coordinates and implements programs that support industrial, office, or commercial growth that markets and promotes the City as a strategic location for business and investment. The coordinator performs highly responsible executive support, project management, and administrative functions to the department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible as the main entry point for the department; greeting and hosting visitors, prospects and the public during regular business hours. Handling incoming inquiries and requests including answering phones, managing general contact email, incoming mail, and forwarding mail, messages, and email to appropriate staff. Provides administrative support functions and services including meeting coordination and project support for the department; provides administrative management of sensitive and confidential issues; exercises initiative and considerable independent judgment in performing administrative functions. Develops and maintains professional business relationships with clients, brokers, consultants, site selectors, and local, regional, and state partners through personal contact and participation in professional industry related organizations. Interacts and works directly with all City departments, the City Council, City-appointed boards and commissions, the business community, the public, statewide organizations/associations, and various governmental agencies. Assist with and attend all ongoing meetings to include the Economic Development & Tourism (EDT) Board and taskforce meetings, etc., including sending email invitations to Board leadership, preparing and posting agendas, information packets, reports, board materials, and recording minutes. Main point of contact for department staff in scheduling offsite group meetings and reserving meeting space offsite; prepare for board meetings and special events including coordinating with caterers and any AV and equipment needs. Responds to inbound Requests for Information (RFI), prepares reports as necessary, and handles follow up with prospects. Tracks, manages, implements, and ensures compliance for department projects as assigned. Maintenance and regular updates to keep information fresh and current on the Economic Development website. Increase the department's positive exposure on social media by managing current platforms and making recommendations for other platforms based on current trends. Maintenance and regular updates to the Economic Development website and assists with message building and communications for the social media pages and digital newsletter. Oversees the development and implementation of a comprehensive data and research program including developing and maintaining current economic and demographic information; compiles demographic and economic data to respond appropriately to inquiries and requests. Maintains current knowledge of economic trends and activities impacting Kyle's competitiveness; stays current on issues and trends that affect economic development partners, companies, and investment activity; maintains a pulse of general economic development priorities and trends. Maintains a database of available commercial buildings and properties that could be leased or purchased. Assists in the creation and development of collateral marketing materials; assists with photography and develops and maintains photo library. Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Downtown Masterplan. Responsible for organizing programs and activities and develops programs for the small businesses. Exercise discretion, initiative, and independent, astute judgment in sensitive and confidential situations. Must be available to work during regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM, with willingness and flexibility to work outside those hours for special events, on occasion. Performs all other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Completion of a bachelor's degree in business administration, Planning, Public Administration, Marketing, or closely related fields preferred but not required. Three years' experience in economic or community development, business assistance, and/or commercial development; prior experience working for a local government or similar agency preferred. Basic Economic Development Course completion preferred, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire date. TEAMKYLE BENEFITS! Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - United Healthcare 100% Employee Paid Premiums Wellness Initiatives Virtual Doctor Visits 24/7 Retirement - Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) **Restricted MissionSquare - optional 457-deferred compensation plan Flexible Spending Accounts City paid Life and AD&D Insurance, and Short Term/Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Vacation Sick Leave Holidays Longevity Pay Tuition Reimbursement See full details on www.cityofkyle.com/humanresources/benefits
Company:
City Of Kyle Texas
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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