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• Knowledge of central business district redevelopment. • Knowledge of marketing, communication and promotion. • Ability to understand GAP financing and low interest loan programs. • Knowledge of growth issues and solutions. • Knowledge of website administration. • Skill in business retention and recruitment. • Skill in working within the framework of a strategic plan. ❑ Ability to understand GAP financing and low interest loan programs. • Ability to understand Tax Increment Financing and Tax Abatement. • Ability to comprehend statistical and financial analyses and presentation. • Ability to follow written and oral instructions. • Ability to read and interpret economic,marketing, statistical, and analytical documents, reports,research material and information,blueprints, and maps. • Ability to prepare oral,written and graphic reports,documents,brochures and pamphlets, and related planning and economic development documentation. ❑ Ability to plan and implement economic development programs and marketing strategies. ❑ Ability of operate standard office equipment including a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties. • Ability to work with various appointed and elected officials and boards. • Ability to utilize and administrator various social media sites. • Ability to use spreadsheet,word processing, and database software proficiently. • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with the public, developers, customers, citizen groups,various appointed and elected officials and boards, and other employees. ❑ Ability to comprehend the City's Visioning Plan, Strategic Plan for Economic Development &Housing,Mississippi Connections Plan,Economic Development and Housing Plans, and various marketing plans. Minimum Qualifications ❑ Four-year degree in Economic Development,Business,Marketing, Finance, Economics, Administration, or related field; and ❑ Two (2) years' experience in economic development,marketing, or related field; or ❑ Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work. ❑ Valid driver's license and good driving record. This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is within the City of Elk River's discretion to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time. This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment. Page 3 Economic Development Specialistx8.4a at 1 Economic Development Specialist Final Draft(1)