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.
• Organize networking events, roundtables, and forums to encourage dialogue and collaboration.
• 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.
• Represent the Village as staff liaison to the Romeoville Business Alliance.
• Schedule regular visits to businesses to understand challenges, document issues, and follow up promptly.
• Provide updates on engagement activities, performance metrics, and impact.

Qualifications

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

Pay & schedule

• Salary range: $80,699.86 – $108,944.86
• Hours: Monday – Friday from 8 am – 4 pm, with some evenings and weekends required.

Benefits

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield medical insurance at 12% of the employee cost.
• Free dental and vision insurance.
• Pension through IMRF.
• Life & AD&D coverage.
• FSA, HSA, and 457 deferred compensation plan.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement ($4,000 for undergraduate and $5,000 for graduate courses).