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City of Elk River <br /> EIE Economic Development Specialist <br /> River Position Description <br /> Department: Immediate Supervisor: <br /> Community Operations and Economic Development Director <br /> Development/Economic Development <br /> Pay Grade: FLSA Status: Last Updated: (date) <br /> 7 Exempt 10/2013 <br /> Positions Supervised: <br /> N/A <br /> Position Summary <br /> The Economic Development Specialist is responsible for supporting economic development, <br /> housing programs, and redevelopment consistent with the City of Elk River,its Economic <br /> Development Authority (FDA) and its Housing and Redevelopment Authority's (HRA) goals and <br /> policies through implementation,planning,marketing and research to strengthen and broaden <br /> industrial, commercial, retail, and housing. Implementation includes business recruitment,retention <br /> and expansion, and aiding expansion of existing businesses. The Specialist is responsible for <br /> creating and maintaining information resources and databases and preparing reports and analysis. <br /> Essential Functions <br /> 1. Performs Economic Development marketing and communications activities. <br /> A. Prepares reports and delivers presentations to the City Council,Boards, <br /> Commissions, the public and other external groups to provide information and <br /> encourage use of services. <br /> B. Receives and responds to requests for information. <br /> C. Composes documents and reports. <br /> D. Prepares information packets including economic, statistical, financial,population, <br /> growth,demographic, and other information for dissemination to potential <br /> businesses. <br /> E. Serves as staff liaison to community development organizations including, but not <br /> limited to: EDA and HRA, and their subcommittees,Northstar Corridor <br /> Development Authority, Chamber of Commerce,Energy City, River's Edge <br /> Business association, and local and regional organizations. <br /> F. Initiates planning, research, and marketing efforts to attract new business and <br /> industry and assist with expansion. <br /> G. Assists existing businesses with marketing and revitalization programs. <br /> H. Creates, designs,distributes and maintains marketing materials for promotion of <br /> economic development and available commercial and industrial land. <br /> I. Administers and develops a comprehensive marketing plan for Economic <br /> Development to encourage and enhance civic engagement in accordance with the <br /> city Communication Policy. <br /> J. Creates content and maintains the Economic Development page of the city website. <br /> K. Develops and maintains contact lists. Identifies and coordinates presence at local, <br /> regional and national trade shows and conventions for targeted industries. <br /> L. Ensures the city goals and vision are consistently and successfully communicated to <br /> the public. <br /> M. Develops and maintains a strong and productive relationship with both print and <br /> electronic media outlets. <br /> Page 1 <br />