Job Description

City of Duluth

Duluth,MNUnited States

How to Apply

Under supervision, direction, and guidance, the Economic Developer will assist with the implementation of economic development goals established by the City of Duluth and Duluth Economic Development Authority. The Economic Developer will work to create jobs and increase the tax base by driving investment, supporting existing business growth, and attracting new businesses.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

1. Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation, supporting other employees in handling tasks, interacting effectively and respectfully with others, showing a desire to contribute to the team effort, accepting assignments willingly, and completing tasks within agreed upon timelines.
2. Administer, manage, and implement specific programs and projects through established policies, procedures, and objectives that develop new, and expand existing, business.
3. Evaluate business needs and match those needs with available resources.
4. Evaluate the creditworthiness and feasibility of projects or developers that are being considered for financial assistance and take action based on the conclusions.
5. Monitor the fiscal and developmental performance of businesses that receive assistance and take all necessary steps to ensure compliance with development objectives.
6. Prepare applications and administer economic development incentive funds, grants, and loan programs in a manner that ensures compliance with the terms and conditions of the assistance source.
7. Provide technical assistance for projects such as new infrastructure development, the redevelopment of substandard buildings and of polluted sites.
8. Assist on complex activities by conducting research and providing support materials for promoting business and industrial development projects and proposals.
9. Research applicable public and private funding sources and business data.
10. Prepare graphic and narrative materials for development proposals on subjects such as job training, labor availability, site information, utilities, land ownership, public financing programs, and community resources.
11. Organize and maintain a database of information for the preparation of proposals or contracts for business and economic development projects.
12. Provide information and assistance to the public, citizen committees, civic organizations, and other groups involved in economic development activities.
13. Answer public inquiries and provide information on resources that meet the needs of businesses seeking assistance.
14. Provide professional and technical assistance on economic development activities to City Boards and Committees.
15. Provide information and education on local business assistance programs to individuals, businesses, and the public at large.
16. Perform market analyses for specific sites or neighborhoods, and prepare and implement a plan in response to the conclusions of those analyses.
17. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or related field, AND two (2) years of related professional experience; OR
2. Two-year degree in Business Administration or job related field, AND four (4) years of related professional experience.

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