Economic Development Coordinator

Town of Auburn • Auburn, MA

1d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Economic Development Coordinator is appointed by the Town Manager and coordinates the Town’s development initiatives and strategies, business recruitment, commercial and industrial development, and revitalization efforts. The role implements and periodically updates the Economic Development Strategic Plan and works with the Assistant Town Manager on economic and housing development projects, initiatives, and programs, including grant seeking and administration. The Coordinator also works with the Assistant Town Manager and Town Planner on zoning and other development initiatives, and proactively seeks opportunities to redevelop underutilized parcels and land targeted for business development. The position serves as liaison to the Economic Development Committee and other development-related boards, committees, or commissions, and collaborates with businesses, community organizations, Town departments, elected and appointed officials, and State and Federal agencies. Related duties may be assigned by the Town Manager and Assistant Town Manager. The position is 37.5 hours per week, with an annual salary of $65,000–$75,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Real Estate Development, Planning, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Policy, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in municipal administration, real estate, marketing, planning, project management, or economic development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience implementing and overseeing economic development activities and projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay current with industry trends, implement plans for the Town’s future, and develop positive, productive relationships with staff, businesses, residents, local organizations, and regional agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of municipal development processes and experience interacting with government entities and officials.
• Experience with census and employment-related data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development initiatives and strategies, business recruitment, commercial and industrial development, and revitalization efforts.
• Implement and periodically update the Economic Development Strategic Plan.
• Work with the Assistant Town Manager on economic and housing development projects, initiatives, and programs, including grant seeking and administration.
• Work with the Assistant Town Manager and Town Planner on zoning and other development initiatives.
• Proactively and creatively pursue redevelopment of underutilized parcels and land targeted for business development uses.
• Serve as liaison to the Economic Development Committee and other development-related boards, committees, or commissions.
• Work with business and community organizations, Town departments, elected and appointed officials, and State and Federal agencies.
• Perform related duties assigned by the Town Manager and Assistant Town Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level