Economic Development Coordinator

City of Surprise • Surprise, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Surprise is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organized and service-minded Economic Development Coordinator to help bring Spark Surprise, our entrepreneurship, small business and workforce development hub, to life every day! This highly visible, hands-on role is perfect for someone who loves working with people, building relationships, solving problems and making things happen. From helping a first-time entrepreneur find their next step and connecting an established business with resources, to coordinating job fairs, workshops, networking events and community partnerships, no two days at Spark are exactly alike. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment, believe exceptional customer service matters, and would be excited to help businesses and people succeed in Surprise, we'd love to hear from you! The Economic Development (ED) Coordinator supports the daily operations, programming, and customer experience of Spark Surprise, the City of Surprise's entrepreneurship, small business, and workforce development hub. The Spark Surprise-based ED Coordinator serves as a primary point of contact for businesses, entrepreneurs, job seekers, partners, and visitors; coordinates programs, events, workforce initiatives, and facility operations; supports business retention and expansion activities; and connects customers with City and regional resources. The position requires exceptional customer service, initiative, organization, relationship-building and follow-through to help ensure Spark Surprise remains a welcoming, responsive and highly visible resource for the Surprise business community. Incumbents must have the ability and willingness to travel occasionally and work outside of normal business hours as needed to meet the needs of the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, economic development, communications, hospitality, marketing, event management, or a related field.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in customer-facing service, business assistance, economic development, small business or entrepreneurship support, program coordination, event management, hospitality, community engagement, or a related area.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supports the daily operations, programming, and customer experience of Spark Surprise.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for businesses, entrepreneurs, job seekers, partners, and visitors.
• Coordinates programs, events, workforce initiatives, and facility operations.
• Supports business retention and expansion activities.
• Connects customers with City and regional resources.
• Travels occasionally and works outside of normal business hours as needed.

What This Job Offers

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