Join our Community Development Department as an Economic Development Specialist! In this role, you'll support local businesses through retention programs, attract new developments, and collaborate with various stakeholders. You'll be the first point of contact for inquiries, manage budgets, assist with event coordination, and help maintain our economic development website. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about fostering community growth, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to help shape the future of Windsor.
Hiring Range: $61,709 - $67,880 annually
Work Schedule: Generally, Monday-Friday; and, after-hours meetings and problem resolution.
NATURE OF WORK
As a member of the Community Development Department, individuals in this position perform a variety of administrative, technical, and analytical work in support of the Economic Development Division. The Economic Development Specialist assists with the development and implementation of retention programs, and with the solicitation of expanding retail, mixed-use, office, and industrial developments and supports existing business retention. Works closely with other departments/divisions, external entities, and the public.
Individuals in the Economic Development Specialist position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the Town’s PRIDE philosophy and the Town’s Equal Opportunity Employment policy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Individuals work under the direct supervision of the Director of Economic Development to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The individual in the Economic Development Specialist role is assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles, and requirements as determined by the Town, department, division, and pursuant to laws, regulations, and practices. Individuals in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive:
- Assists with the development, coordination, and implementation of programs, aligned with the Economic Development Office Strategic Plan, to enhance business retention and expansion activities.
- Assists with the management of the town’s investment in partner agencies and programs by developing and maintaining productive partner relationships including representing the Town on certain boards and committees.
- Serves as the first point of contact for general inquiries, information requests, prospects, and contacts; follows up to answer questions and provides all requested information.
- Performs direct administrative support for the Economic Development Division; prepares payment requests for invoices; prepares requisitions for equipment and supply purchases; handles all incoming and outgoing mail and faxes for the department.
- Monitors established database of businesses, updates, maintains, and manages the tracking of current businesses, potential prospects, available property, and individual requests.
- Assists with the coordination of departmental budget development and monitors budget throughout the year; analyzes and makes recommendations to automate and/or improve efficiencies or utilize economies of scale.
- Orders office supplies, bills appropriate departments for purchases, inventories and manages in-house supply to assure availability.
- Provides clerical support to assigned commissions, advisory groups, and boards; takes minutes; prepares agendas and materials for monthly meetings and corresponds with members regularly.
- Prepares presentation materials including PowerPoint, illustrations, maps, and charts.
- Composes and/or types of correspondence; designing, writing, editing, and preparing letters, maintaining mailing lists; preparing periodic department activity reports; drafting and maintaining forms; establishing, maintaining, and updating operational manuals/procedures, completes mass mailings as needed. Proofreads documents and assures accuracy.
- Responsible for the coordination of Town related economic development special events, including but not limited to scheduling appointments, making travel and hotel arrangements, and calendar coordination.
- Plans and participates in meetings, trade shows, business recognition events, and other activities to promote business development. Represents the Town of Windsor’s Economic Development Division at networking, business, and community events, and industry conferences leveraging opportunities to market Windsor.
- Collaborates with the Director of Economic Development regarding outreach efforts including content development, research, and print production of promotional materials including but not limited to, small business resource guides, community profiles, quarterly reports, and real estate and marketing brochure packets.
- Coordinates marketing activities and marketing collateral materials and is responsible for updating the Economic Development Department Website.
OTHER DUTIESDepending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following:- Develops and maintains effective partnerships with other area economic development agencies and partners in Northern Colorado.
- Supports relationships and partnership development of new and existing business and economic development groups.
- Contributes to the development and enhancement of departmental processes for prospect tracking, business intake, and economic impact analysis, and assists with business development opportunities.
- Maintains confidentiality on inquiries and developmental projects.
- Attends plan review meetings and pre-application meetings to represent the department’s perspective on new projects, when the Director cannot be present.
- Performs research as directed, such as discovering new technology or tools, market research, etc.
- Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the Town.
- Assists other Town departments, as necessary.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL TRAINING- High School Diploma or GED.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Marketing, or another related field preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in clerical and administrative responsibilities in an office environment. Previous experience working in municipal government and Economic Development is highly desirable.
- Equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES- Must have a current Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one upon hire, that meets the Town of Windsor’s standards.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES- Ability to set work priorities.
- Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in determining & implementing procedures for areas of responsibility.
- Ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and courteously, both verbally and in writing, essential in providing instructions and inspecting the work of others, memos, and correspondences.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn economic development concepts and practices including current developments, trends, and technologies within the field.
- Broad understanding of real estate development concepts, along with planning and zoning practices.
- Strong analytical abilities including risk/benefit analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, priorities, and project budgets and to communicate project status to involved parties.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn current trends and best practices in the use of traditional, electronic, and social media advertising, marketing, and other public relations tools.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments, community organizations, and the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a varied audience.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn data sources including QCEW and Census among others.
- Ability to distill information and understand local and regional trends.
- Working knowledge of functional software including e-mail, calendar, Microsoft Office products, and presentations.
- Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet software.
MATERIALS and EQUIPMENT USEDMaterials and equipment used include, but may not be limited to the following:- Equipment: Position requires use of a variety of equipment: computers, tablets or other digital equipment, digital cameras, copiers, printers, scanners, fax machines, telephones.
- Materials: Position requires use of a variety of materials: N/A
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The physical activities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: fingering, sitting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
The physical requirements of this position are considered:
Sedentary Work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).
This position is not considered safety sensitive because the individual does not operate a commercial motor vehicle, as a regular function of his/her daily job duties.
Note: This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all of the requirements, duties, tasks, roles or responsibilities associated with the position. Nothing in this position description restricts the Town’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.
The Town of Windsor will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For more information, please contact Human Resources. The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. 
