Economic Development Associate

Town of Trumbull•Trumbull, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Economic and Community Development Director or their designee, is responsible for a variety of administrative, clerical, and business and development support functions. This role ensures regulatory compliance with public notice procedures, manages meeting schedules, and maintains document management processes. The position provides crucial support for events, program planning, grant applications, and serves as a liaison to various business and community initiatives. Additionally, it involves property research, marketing support, website content updates, and technical assistance to businesses.

Requirements

Graduation from High School or GED.
A minimum of 4 to 5 years’ experience working in a business environment.
Demonstrated computer competency including the use of the Microsoft Office Suite is required.
Ability to follow complex oral and written directions and to prepare complex documents and reports is required.
Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
Ability to deal effectively with the public, co-workers, and volunteers.

Nice To Haves

College Degree preferred.
Experience in a business environment that deals with Public Policy, Grant Writing, and Land Use is a plus.
CAZEO Administration Verification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensures regulatory compliance with all public notice procedures, including but not limited to those set forth in the Town Charter, Local Zoning Code, Municipal Code, State and Federal Statutes.
Organizes the director’s and departmental meeting schedule for Economic And Community Development, including in-person and virtual meetings.
Creates and maintains processes for document management and archiving, including maintaining ECD contact database.
Answers telephone, returns and transfers calls, greets public and answers basic regulatory questions relevant to zoning and development.
Provides support and coverage for land-use departments.
Assists ECD director with preparing grant application materials, grant reports, contracts, and special projects.
Provides high level of support for events and program planning (e.g., business seminars, ribbon cutting ceremonies, Trumbull Restaurant Week, the Main Street Dollars Program, Annual Business Appreciation Breakfast, etc.).
Coordinates the annual CT DRS Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program.
Serves as a liaison to the Trumbull Business Education Initiative.
Assists ECD Director and Parks Superintendent with Adopt-A-Ramp program.
Tracks housing unit equivalent (HUE) points to evaluate progress toward an affordable housing moratorium application.
Coordinates content updates for Planning & Zoning and Economic & Community Development pages of Town website.
Supports director in providing technical assistance to businesses.
Conducts property research including information on land records, property listings, property sales, and related information.
Provides marketing support for department including flyer development and other promotional materials.
Supports development of social media content for Town pages, restaurant week, and other initiatives.
Attends business events to represent department and Town as requested.
Basic interpretation of maps, site plans, and GIS data.
Stays current on Economic and Community Development and Housing related policy.
Prepares minutes, packages, and other documents for the ECD commission.
Attends commission meetings.
Support department sponsorship and fundraising efforts for special projects.
Related filing and office tasks, including invoice processing and supply ordering.
Related work as assigned, including cross-training for occasional coverage of the Planning and Zoning Land Use Clerk.