Under general supervision, the Economic Development Coordinator serves as the initial point of contact for businesses within the Economic Development department, including potential applicants for incentives, scheduling business retention conversations, and general questions regarding policies or procedures. Supporting the department in complex projects, performing activities to attract new development, and promote West Fargo’s value as a business location and increase competitiveness. 

• Advocates for businesses of all sizes, commercial growth, and economic activity to city departments, elected officials, and business partners. 
• Supports director in sourcing prospective new businesses
• Maintain and enhance activities that increase the competitiveness of the city for business and economic activity
• Responds to information on City regulations, procedures, systems, and precedents.
• Assists director in collecting feedback from West Fargo businesses through robust retention meetings scheduled throughout the year. 
• Processes any incentive applications for the first round of vetting of eligibility prior to coordinating a meeting with manager. 
• Develops and maintains marketing, websites, and social media for the department using tools such as Canva, CivicPlus, Hootsuite.
• Coordinates and documents all agendas, meeting minutes, and documents for monthly economic development advisory committee.
• Records all approved incentives by collecting the required signatures and recording with city attorney’s office. 
• Fosters relationships with partner organizations such as the Greater Fargo Moorhead EDC, Chamber of Commerce, and others. 
• Prepares official correspondence and legal documents using provided and appropriate format.
• Performs research regarding inquiries about Economic Development topics from City staff or other originators.
• Develops and maintains databases and spreadsheets; participates in the release and dissemination of reports and record information to various government agencies or private entities.
• Analyzes economic, demographic, and physical data to support departmental activities.
• Facilitates payment of invoices for division according to agreements and budget. 
• Works safely, follows safe work practices, and identifies and reports unsafe work conditions.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Associate’s degree in business administration, Economic Development, or related degree; and
• Two years of experience in related position. 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Extremely detail oriented and a quick learner.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, other City departments, vendors, contractors, external government agencies and organizations.
• Enjoys a wide variety of duties and flexibility in their day-to-day.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.

• Professional, tactful, and approachable representing the city.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous business relations experience.
• Previous experience with negotiating and supporting business relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration.