Research and Analytics, Coordinator

Downtown Denver Partnership•Denver, CO

1d•$64,000 - $69,000

About The Position

The Coordinator, Research and Analytics will support the Center for Economic Development and Neighborhood Planning and key initiatives across the associated departments including research, planning, economic development, real estate, and mobility. This position will focus on delivering priority economic development and research initiatives through data collection and analysis, stakeholder engagement, and consistent reporting.

Requirements

Detail-oriented, persistent, flexible, and a team player.
Appreciates how engaging business leaders the right way can inspire them to become city builders.
Thrives knowing the projects and information managed are accurate and can be trusted by team members.
Meticulously looks for ways to improve workflow, efficiency, and accuracy.
Passion for and commitment to city building.
Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, data analytics, public administration, economic development, real estate, business development, or a related field is required.
Interest in growing in any and/or all these fields of expertise is a must!
Experience working with database management, GIS, web development, and data visualization tools.
Proven problem analysis, resolution and analytical skills – statistical analysis experience is preferred.
Proven organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
Detail oriented; interest in delivering accurate information and data management best practice
Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to check deliverables for quality and correctness.
Effective interpersonal skills, capable of communicating in a professional and positive manner, and intentionally inclusive in conversations.
Ability to work well under pressure, respond quickly to changes, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while supporting a collaborative work approach as part of a project team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Experience using CoStar, Salesforce and Placer.ai is a plus!
Some flexibility and willingness to work irregular hours.
A great sense of humor and collaborative orientation.
Working knowledge in areas of sales and customer relationship building.

Responsibilities

Updating and maintaining the Why Downtown data platform and database through excel, ArcGIS and/or Salesforce
Analyzing submarket trends using Placer.ai and other data tools
Assisting with office retention and business engagement activities and analytics
Tracking transactional data downtown, focusing on areas identified in the downtown area plan
Quality control as pipeline tracking moves from excel into Salesforce
Fielding small businesses inquiries
Updating and maintaining the High Frequency Data Dashboard, 16th Street Data Dashboard and Development Map
Partnering with MarCom on key external communications around media requests, presentations, and partner organization data requests as needed.
Supporting economic impact reporting around events, sponsorships, member engagement, and internal reporting.
Supporting market analysis and responding to external inquiries
Conducting and compiling survey data in partnership with the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District (BID)
Supporting travel behavior surveys and related analysis
Assisting with major events and activations (e.g., Bike to Work Day, Downtown Denver Awards, Colorado Startup Week)
Providing flexible capacity for cross-team initiatives as needed. Supporting committees, administrative tasks, and external presentations.