Economic Development Program Manager

This is administrative and technical work in economic development, environmental programs, and marketing management. The work involves developing and coordinating the City's economic development strategies; maintaining liaison with local, state and federal agencies responsible for economic growth; acting as a contact person for business and environmental concerns requiring information on local economic development and brownfield programs and policies and providing staff assistance for organizations as assigned.

What You Will Do

Develops and implements a business recruitment, retention, and expansion campaign in partnership with Bay Future, Inc. Coordinates economic development strategies for redevelopment of property that is abandoned or underutilized. Provides premier customer service to citizens, internal and external customers by responding to requests in a positive, timely, effective and professional manner.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Build and maintains effective, professional relationships with business leaders, advisory groups, citizens, state and local government leaders, private developers, realtors, banking and financial leaders, professional economic development and trade associations, economic development professionals and other community leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in economics, marketing, planning, public or business administration or related field
• Five years of increasingly responsible work experience in any combination of public or private business, real estate development or construction management, or economic development and/or experience in a legal environment
• Certification from IEDC in economic development and/or Master's Degree in Business Administration is preferred
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver's license
• Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work with numerous interruptions and work effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan