Economic Development Coordinator

Town of Plainfield•Plainfield, IN

17h

About The Position

The Economic Development Coordinator supports the Director of Economic Development in administering, coordinating and implementing the Town’s economic development, redevelopment and community investment programs and initiatives. The position provides research, project coordination, program administration, compliance monitoring and documentation; assists businesses, developers, property owners and community partners; and provides administrative and professional support to the Redevelopment Commission and related economic development boards and entities. The Coordinator assists with incentives, agreements, projects, grants and other initiatives while maintaining accurate records and helping ensure requirements, deadlines and procedures are met. The role also supports arts, culture, placemaking, beautification and community investment programs. It coordinates board and commission materials and follow-up, monitors incentive and project requirements, researches economic and development matters, prepares reports and other materials, and assists with departmental budgets and administrative work. The position may require work beyond regular workweek hours and on holidays, and may require driving a Town of Plainfield vehicle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, economics, finance, urban planning, political science, real estate or a related field; an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant professional experience may be considered.
Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, meetings and administrative requirements simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare professional reports, correspondence, presentations and other materials.
Ability to conduct research, analyze information and summarize financial, economic, property and development information clearly.
Ability to understand and administer agreements, programs, policies and established procedures and monitor associated requirements and deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in preparing and maintaining official records, agreements, reports and compliance documentation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town officials and employees, businesses, developers, property owners, consultants, governmental agencies and community partners.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and ability to learn other software and information systems used by the Town.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Two to five years of professional experience in economic development, redevelopment, local government, planning, real estate, finance, program administration, project coordination or a related field is preferred.
Experience working with governmental boards or commissions, economic development incentives, grants, development projects or public-sector programs is preferred.
Working knowledge of local government, economic development, redevelopment, tax increment financing, tax abatements and other economic development tools is desired.
Experience supporting governmental boards, commissions or other public bodies and familiarity with public-sector meeting and documentation requirements is desired.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Economic Development with initiatives to attract and retain businesses, encourage private investment, support redevelopment and advance the Town’s economic development objectives.
Coordinate the day-to-day administration of economic development, redevelopment, arts, culture, placemaking, beautification and community investment programs and projects.
Provide administrative and professional support to the Redevelopment Commission, Economic Development Commission, Redevelopment Authority, Plainfield Municipal Improvement Corporation and other related entities as assigned.
Coordinate preparation of agendas, meeting materials, reports, resolutions, agreements and supporting documentation for boards and commissions, and assist with follow-up on approved actions.
Assist with administration and monitoring of economic development incentives, including tax abatements and local, county, state or federal incentive programs.
Monitor project agreements, commitments, milestones, reporting requirements and compliance deadlines, coordinating documentation with businesses, developers and Town staff.
Research and analyze businesses, properties, development activity, demographics, workforce, assessed valuation, taxation, incentives and other economic development matters.
Prepare and maintain applications, agreements, reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, presentations, databases and other economic development records and materials.
Assist with grants, funding programs and other financial resources, including application and reporting requirements.
Coordinate meetings, site visits and communications with businesses, developers, property owners, consultants, government agencies and community partners.
Respond to routine inquiries and provide information about Town economic development programs and available resources.
Research economic development legislation, programs, trends and best practices and provide information and recommendations to the Director as requested.
Assist with economic development reports, presentations, promotional materials and information for Town leadership, elected officials, boards and the public.
Assist with departmental budget preparation, procurement, contracts, invoices and other administrative activities in accordance with Town policies and procedures.
Maintain organized and accurate economic development, redevelopment, property, incentive, agreement and compliance records, and perform other related duties as assigned.