Economic Development & FTZ Coordinator

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Houston, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR26 00013

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.

Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.
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* Position Summary:

** The Economic Development & FTZ Coordinator is responsible for providing program, administrative, and stakeholder support across two core areas that help drive cargo, trade, and investments to the Houston Ship Channel region. ED/FTZ Coordinator supports the administration, compliance, and daily operations of Port Houston’s Foreign-Trade Zone program. The role ensures compliance with federal FTZ regulations, supports FTZ operators, tenants, and coordinates with regulatory agencies, including maintaining accurate records and reporting.

Reporting to the Director Economic Development, and providing secondary support to the FTZ Administrator, the ED/FTZ Coordinator will assist in tracking business development efforts, supporting compliance functions, managing outreach logistics, organizing meetings, events, and ensuring effective communication with internal and external partners. This role is key to strengthening Port Houston’s efforts in regional economic competitiveness and trade facilitation and supports initiatives aligned with Port Houston’s Strategic Plan pillars:
Maritime Economic Development, Partnerships, and People & Organization.
** Key Responsibilities/Duties:
*** Provide cross-functional administrative and programmatic support for both the Director Economic Development and FTZ Administrator.
* Coordinate logistics and preparation for departmental meetings, site visits, business development outreach, FTZ operator round tables, and stakeholder events.
* Maintain and update the department’s CRM, prospect pipeline, contact databases, FTZ operator/user lists, and project tracking systems.
* Assist with the intake and response to inquiries from regional economic developers, site selectors, prospective FTZ users and consultants.
* Support the production and organization of economic reports, presentations, talking points, and marketing materials.
* Compile and maintain FTZ operator data, forms, and compliance documentation in coordination with the FTZ Administrator.
* Work closely with the accounting department on tasks related to FTZ annual billing and payments.
* Conduct research and gather data to support business attraction efforts, cargo opportunity analysis, and FTZ strategic planning.
* Help prepare agendas, take meeting notes, and follow up on action items with internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate outreach campaigns, promotional items, events, assist with social media and web content updates in partnership with Corporate Communications & Marketing department.
* Routinely conduct process improvement audits and make recommendations on improvements.
* Monitor relevant trade and economic development industry trends, events, and policy developments to inform team efforts.
* Assist department with administrative tasks, including but not limited to budget, sponsor ships and service agreements.
* Attend and participate in Economic Development & FTZ related events as needed.
* Perform other duties and projects assigned to support the department and Port Houston’s strategic initiatives.
* Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
* Perform other duties as assigned
** Education/

Experience:

*** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Public Administration, International Trade, Economic Development, Logistics,…