Business Engagement Coordinator

About the role

The purpose of this position is to strengthen the Village’s support for local businesses and contribute to engagement and retention. The position serves as a primary resource for local businesses and will focus on retaining and growing businesses to foster a vibrant local economy, involving strategies such as business retention programs, marketing, and working with the Romeoville Business Alliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between the municipality and local businesses.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and partnerships that benefit both the community and local businesses.
• Create and manage programs that support business growth and retention.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business owners and economic development partners, maintaining the Village’s business directory.
• Provide resources and guidance to businesses on navigating local regulations, grants, and development opportunities through other local, county, state, or federal programs.
• Define and lead business retention within the Village.
• Schedule regular visits to businesses to understand challenges, document issues, and follow up promptly.
• Represent the Village as staff liaison to the Romeoville Business Alliance.
• Provide updates on engagement activities, performance metrics, and impact.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in business, economics, marketing, public administration, or a related field of study, along with four to six years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• We offer great benefits for staff, including Blue Cross and Blue Shield medical insurance at 12% of the employee cost, and free dental and vision insurance.
• We also offer a pension through IMRF, Life & AD&D coverage, FSA, HSA, 457 deferred compensation plan, 14 paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement ($4,000 for undergraduate and $5,000 for graduate courses).

Pay

$80,699.86 - $108,944.86

Schedule

Monday – Friday from 8 am – 4 pm with some evenings and weekends required.

Job Title

Business Engagement Coordinator

Job Location

Village Hall, 1050 W Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL 60446

Post Date

Jul 14, 2026

Application Deadline

Aug 05, 2026

How to Apply

Please apply by August 5th at 4 pm on the Village of Romeville website. Apply Now

Job Details

Salary: $80,699.86 - $108,944.86

Job Function: Other

Entry to Mid-Level

Type: Full Time

Village of Romeoville Address: 1050 W Romeo Rd Romeoville, IL 60446-1390

Population: 40,955

Website: http://www.romeoville.org

Form of Government: Council-Manager