Economic Development Specialist
Location
Economic Development Corp
Work Status
Full Time
THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED!
SALARY: 62,320.00 - 90,000.00 Salary USD
JOB SUMMARY:Under general direction, assist with the coordination, marketing, implementation and monitoring of various Economic Development programs for the City.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:1. Ability to implement economic development strategy and programs with cross-functional support under the direction of the Economic Development Manager and serve as project manager in production of various marketing/promotional products including DVD, annual Dallas Business Journal insert, brochures, maps, etc.2. Ability to prepare informational reports and presentations for targeted audiences and coordinate marketing efforts for OED to include writing and publishing the quarterly OED newsletter, advertising, web-site development and managing Arlington Isites program.3. Ability to assist the Economic Development Manager in management of the tax incentive process, business retention and expansion, and business recruitment.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:4. Ability to research best practices.5. Ability to conduct duties as assigned including: International Protocol Office, contracts with the Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau and Development Corporation, and International Trade activities.6. Coordinate trade show participation and special economic industry events.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Qualifying Education and Experience: Bachelor's in Public or Business Administration, Urban Planning, Finance, Real Estate or a related field plus two to three years of related experience. Completion of the Basic Economic Development Courses (BEDC) or the Economic Development Institute (EDI) preferred.
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background pre-employment screening.
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