Planning Analyst, Senior

Description

The Community and Economic Development (CED) division of the Housing and Economic Development department is seeking two experienced professionals to join our team as Senior Planning Analysts.

The first position is a Program Manager that will primarily support the county’s CEO Growth Series and cohort learning programs. This position will assist with culturally responsive outreach and support with small business owners, communications and education, program monitoring, and relationship building with program vendors, cities, and agency partners.

The second position is a Business Navigator that will primarily support the county’s Elevate Hennepin business platform and Business Navigation. This position will assist with culturally responsive outreach and support with small business owners, communications and business hub monitoring, and relationship building with business advisors, vendors and agency partners.

Creative, versatile, and self-motivated professionals from diverse backgrounds who want to make a difference in their communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.

Location and hours:
These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 701 Fourth Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415, and remote as job duties require. Work hours are flexible, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. These positions may require attending some evening and weekend meetings or events. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.

About these position types:
These are full-time, benefit earning positions.

These positions are internally classified as a Planning Analyst, Senior.
To view the job classification specification, click here.

In these positions, you will:
Assist with contract management, including drafting, negotiating and executing contracts; performing due diligence on vendors; tracking contract compliance; managing program financials; and overseeing payments.
Assist with event and meeting coordination with city partners, chambers of commerce, business associations, and small business owners.
Support and help connect entrepreneurs and small businesses with available resources.
Conduct inclusive, culturally competent outreach and relationship management with local business communities.
Cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with Hennepin County stakeholders in the business community, including intra-agency, city, and other state and federal business support programs.
Plan, coordinate, schedule, and track outcomes of meetings and events, and represent Hennepin County’s business support programming through face-to-face meetings, virtual consultations, webinars, and presentations to local business groups, agency, and city partners.
Manage and implement data tracking.
Maintain, update, and promote resource offerings from Hennepin County and partner agencies to ensure that underserved business owners have equitable access to resources.
Assist with the creation of program client service standards and processes that ensure program goals are met.
Support other economic development initiatives, including programs that support place-based approaches to enhance business districts, and those that provide technical and financial assistance to entrepreneurs and expanding businesses.

Need to have:
One of the following:
Bachelor's degree in any field and a minimum of two courses in research methods, analysis, statistics, project management, planning or evaluation and 18 months or more of relevant planning analyst experience.
Bachelor's degree in one of the fields listed below and one year or more of relevant planning analyst experience.
Master's degree or higher in business administration, public administration, research methods, statistics, behavioral/social science, public health, computer science/MIS, management science, urban/city planning or a field appropriate to the area of specialization.
Access to reliable transportation to attend occasional meetings throughout Hennepin County.

Nice to have:
Experience:
With economic development initiatives.
Developing and maintaining positive, inclusive working relationships with team members, municipal governments, community and cultural groups, business organizations, and the general public.
Interpreting program materials and concepts, synthesizing project information, and creating and delivering presentations.
Developing and implementing strategies to support and grow small businesses.
Knowledge of or interest in:
Engaging with emerging entrepreneurs and small business owners, especially those that have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.
Creating a level playing field so that all residents, including those in communities of color or low-income communities, have opportunities to grow their entrepreneurial skills.
Using research and data to inform development and operation of programs.
Ability to:
Take on responsibilities at a variety of levels, including administrative tasks, project management, and strategy development.
Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs and priorities.
Demonstrate a strong attention to detail to produce accurate and error-free work.
Provide excellent customer service when dealing with vendors, clients, and program partners.
Demonstrate inclusivity and cultural competence in interactions with clients and partners.
Demonstrate a willingness to constantly learn new skills and improve work performance.
Understand and interpret program materials and concepts, synthesize project information, and deliver presentations at stakeholder and partner meetings.
Formulate work plans, develop and follow through on timelines, and consistently meet deadlines.
Demonstrate effective writing, spreadsheet, and data management skills.

About the department:
Hennepin County Housing and Economic Development works to build and strengthen communities by developing quality, affordable housing and creating healthy built environments that provide transportation choices and community connections, attract investment and create jobs.

About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.

Note: Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide a resume and cover letter. Candidates will be asked to provide a work sample and those invited to the second interview will be given a data/ information and asked to complete a summary during the interview process designed to simulate related project work.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Roberta Arpinar
Roberta.Arpinar@hennepin.us

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