Economic Development Specialist

4 weeks ago

North Canton, United States City of North Canton Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Position Title: Economic Development Specialist Status: Full-time

Classification: Exempt Reports To: Director/Deputy Director of Administration

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience up to $80,000.00

Definition/Purpose

The Economic Development (ED) Specialist assists in the planning, design, coordination, review, and management of the City’s economic development and physical land use strategies and programs. This full-time role supports economic development initiatives within the City of North Canton. Reporting directly to the Director of Administration, with oversight by the Deputy Director of Administration, the position involves interaction with a diverse range of City staff, elected officials, citizens, vendors, and community leaders. The ED Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to attract, retain, and expand businesses, foster job creation, and enhance the overall economic well-being of the community. Some early morning, evening, and weekend work will be required.

Work May Include:

· Providing technical assistance to businesses and the public

· Supporting marketing, business attraction, retention, and expansion efforts

· Creating, managing, and analyzing databases

· Utilizing GIS, reporting, and website information

· Interacting with various agencies, officials, boards, and commissions

· Proposal and grant writing

· Providing complex administrative and project support and management for City departments

Key Responsibilities:

Economic Development:

· Develop and implement strategies to attract, retain, and expand businesses within the municipality.

· Coordinate and support economic development projects, including site development, infrastructure improvements, and tax incentive programs.

· Foster relationships with local businesses, developers, and community stakeholders to promote economic growth.

· Conduct economic and demographic research to inform development strategies and decision-making.

· Organize and participate in public workshops, and events to engage the community and gather input on economic development initiatives.

· Collaborate with local, regional, and state economic development organizations to align efforts and leverage resources.

· Work with the Department of Development to modernize the City’s zoning code to promote economic growth and stability.

Grant and Incentive Management:

· Research and identify grant opportunities for community priorities from federal, state, local, and private sources.

· Prepare and submit grant applications, ensuring all requirements and deadlines are met.

· Manage the administration of awarded grants, including compliance with reporting requirements and budget management.

· Monitor grant-funded projects to ensure objectives and milestones are achieved.

· Review applications for economic development incentives and make recommendations on approval or disapproval.

· Manage and enforce economic development incentive agreements. and review compliance with all provisions as necessary.

Reporting and Analysis:

· Prepare regular reports on economic development activities, grant status, and project outcomes for the Administration, City Council, and other stakeholders.

· Analyze economic trends and data to identify opportunities and challenges for the municipality's economic development efforts.

Boards and Commissions:

· Serve as clerk for various economic development boards in the City including but not limited to Community Improvement Corporation (CIC), Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC), and Incentive Review Boards.

· Perform annual or quarterly reviews of compliance with incentive agreements as required and provide recommendations for continuation or cancellation to the appropriate Board or Commissions.

· Infrequent attendance at City Council meetings to make reports, present projects, and/or give recommendations.

Skills:

· General knowledge of the principles and practices of economic development, marketing, and promotion.

· Comfortable making visitation calls on businesses and engaging business management in meaningful discussions.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with developers, business leaders, real estate agents, government officials, associates, and the general public.

· Marketing skills with the ability to create the City’s “branding” and maintain the City’s image through traditional and social media marketing campaigns.

· Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports and technical reports.

· Experience using relationship management software designed for economic development (i.e., Executive Pulse, Synchronist, etc.).

· General knowledge of federal, state, and local ordinances, policies, and procedures related to economic development, planning, and zoning.

· Ability to plan, organize, administer, and evaluate economic development programs, including identifying and securing funding/revenue sources.

· Aptitude for strategic and critical thinking, with a focus on an analytical approach to achieving desired project outcomes.

· Excellent project management skills and highly organized.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, urban planning, business administration, economics, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in economic development, grant writing, project management, or a related field.

Skills:

· Proven track record of successful grant writing and management.

· Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

· Knowledge of economic development principles, practices, and tools.

· Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Requirements:

· Valid Ohio driver’s license.

· Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings and events as needed.

This job description outlines the key duties and requirements for the Economic Development Specialist position. It serves as a guide for potential applicants and a framework for evaluating performance in the role.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position. The City of North Canton is an equal-opportunity employer.

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