Economic Development Coordinator

Hiring Range: $69,950.40 - $93,724.80

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Three (3) years or more of experience in economic development, business development, local government, small business assistance, development, finance or commercial and/or industrial real estate
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit
• Supports the Office of Economic & Community Development’s strategic goals to meet objectives and increase economic and community development opportunities.
• Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of economic development incentives and sites and buildings.
• Responsible for providing support to economic development marketing events, including assistance to prospective companies.
• Responsible for utilizing the department’s CRM platform to record relative data regarding new and expanding projects in Hoover.
• Supports retail development marketing and recruitment efforts working with professional agents in real estate for lead generation of targeted business sectors.
• Under direction of the Economic Development Director, develops and prepares materials that provide a clear definition of Hoover’s advantages and assets, maintains data and accurate databases, prospect lists, partnered developments, etc.
• Supports development of responses to requests for information (RFIs) and requests for proposals (RFPs) from site selection consultants, company representatives, and local, state and regional economic development partners.
• Researches and supports grant proposals and grant management related to economic and community development.
• Develop effective marketing brochures, pitch materials and presentations, in conjunction with other Office of Economic & Community Development staff and city leadership.
• Initiates contact with businesses interested in investing in the community, developing leads and proactively marketing the city.
• Initiates efforts to attract businesses that meet the City’s target industries.
• Builds and maintains relationships with lead generating organizations and other partners to encourage investment in Hoover through project location or expansion opportunities.
• Engages in a variety of activities designed to retain and expand local business and industry.
• Analyzes the needs of present and prospective employers; coordinates efforts to address these needs with private industry and local/regional/state partners.
• Establishes and maintains communications and cooperative efforts with local businesses and business organizations.
• Attends meetings of public boards and commissions as a representative of the Office of Economic & Community Development; provides reports and proposals for use in public meetings.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, best practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with various city staff and other departments to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Performs other related duties as directed.