Economic Development Coordinator II

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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• Leads the development and execution of annual board priorities and long-term strategic initiatives for each CIA and BID.
• Ensures full compliance with Michigan’s Open Meetings Act, relevant enabling legislation, Public Act 57 of 2018, Public Act 120 of 1961, and the provisions of adopted TIF and Development Plans.
• Oversee the annual BID Declaration of Plans process and required reporting.
• Promotes continuous process improvement to strengthen board accountability and operational efficiency.
• Leads the delivery of catalytic infrastructure improvements, and placemaking projects within CIA districts.
• Manages and guides economic development incentive programs for the CIAs; identifies and evaluates other grant opportunities, prepares applications, and administers grants.
• Coordinates cross-authority efforts for shared streetscape amenities that align with citywide planning and infrastructure improvement efforts.
• Partners with City departments and external stakeholders to ensure CIA visibility and integration in broader infrastructure and development initiatives.
• Prepares and writes reports for federal and state agencies, manages or maintains data in a variety of systems to ensure programmatic and departmental integrity.
• Prepares a variety of correspondence related to the work and presents publicly; assists with special projects; attends a variety of internal and external meetings related to the work.
• Develops, presents, and manages annual budgets for all six CIAs and BID; monitors spending and project execution to ensure alignment with board-approved budgeted priorities.
• Facilitates and manages regular public meetings for each authority (six CIAs and one BID), including agendas, documentation, and public engagement protocols.
• Provides direction and performance oversight for contracted corridor managers, including goal setting and alignment with authority objectives.
• Pursue cross-sector partnerships to expand financial resources and programmatic support; facilitates strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to amplify the impact of authority programs and investments.
• Cultivates a culture of leadership and accountability among corridor managers and executive committees to enhance place management and district identity.
• Promote alignment and shared practices across districts to streamline processes and maximize citywide impact.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, urban planning, or a related field

--AND--

• Five (5) years of professional experience related to economic or real estate development

--OR--

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Education :

• Master's degree in business or public administration, urban planning, or a related field

Additional Information

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
• 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid parking (if applicable)
• Employee Home Ownership Incentive
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
• Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
• Employee Discounts and Perks

Should an applicant need any disability related accommodation or other consideration in the application or selection process, please notify the human resources department upon submittal of application

The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Please Note:
This position is subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement and all relevant civil service rules. For additional information, links to union agreement and Civil Service Rules are provided below.

Collective Bargaining Agreements

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