Economic Development Coordinator

Job Description:

Economic Development Coordinator

Description

The City of Weatherford’s Economic Development Department is looking to hire an Economic Development Coordinator. The Economic Development Coordinator will be responsible for the effective day-to-day support of the economic development department including helping to plan and develop economic projects, marketing, and researching information to promote the City as a strategic location for business and investment. The coordinator performs executive support, project management, and administrative functions to the department.

Roles & Responsibilities Include:

• • Provides administrative support functions and services including meeting coordination and project support for the department; provides administrative management of sensitive and confidential issues; exercises initiative and considerable independent judgment in performing administrative functions.
  • Prepares and maintains economic development statistics, information, demographics, workforce, and real estate.
  • Answers internal and external inquiries regarding economic development; responds to economic development RFIs and RFPs.
  • Maintains a database of available commercial buildings and properties that could be leased or purchased.
  • Provides support for recruited businesses and new developments with other City departments to facilitate the move or development to Weatherford.
  • Maintains CRM system with meeting minutes and development activity.
  • Reviews contracts and inventive agreements for accuracy and completeness.
  • Tracks, manages, implements, and ensures compliance for department projects as assigned.
  • Prepares and maintains marketing materials, coordinates economic development promotional programs, and provides City website support/content development in coordination with the marketing and communications team.
  • Participates in TEDC events and origination.
  • Must be available to work during regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM, with willingness and flexibility to work outside those hours for special events, on occasion

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public relations, marketing/communications, or closely related fields preferred but not required. • Business, real estate and/or commercial development knowledge or experience is preferred.

Miscellaneous Information

The City of Weatherford is a strong, progressive community of over 39,000 citizens, enjoying our small town feel with our big city amenities just outside of the Fort Worth Metroplex. We are expanding our team to continue our commitment and pride in our Strong Community philosophy as well as our inclusiveness and diversity.

Job Details

Category Economic Development Status Open Salary Starting Salary Range $29.00 to $30.36 per hour $60,320.00 to $63,356.80 Annually (DOQ) Full Salary Range $29.00 to $40.93 per hour $60,320.00 to $85,134.40 Annually (DOQ) Posted September 13, 2024 9:51 AM Closing Open Until Filled

Tools

• Apply Online
• New Job Notifications
• Clerical Supplemental Application

Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled

Salary:

Starting Salary Range $29.00 to $30.36 per hour $60,320.00 to $63,356.80 Annually (DOQ) Full Salary Range $29.00 to $40.93 per hour $60,320.00 to $85,134.40 Annually (DOQ)