Economic Development Manager for the City of Delray Beach

Essential Job Duties

• Work with the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber’s Economic Development Committee, City government and elected officials; and all appropriate County and State agencies to formulate, recommend and carry out policies relative to business development, retention and enhancement strategies and programs within the City.
• Cook up reports and make appropriate status presentations to CRA, DDA, Chamber of Commerce, City and others, as necessary.
• Compile databases and relevant planning and economic information regarding housing, retail, industrial, and office development activity, vacant space, city-owned properties, and available properties.
• Direct the implementation of any economic development programs/plans of the City.
• Meet, confer and provide detailed information to new businesses contemplating a relocation or expansion into Delray Beach.
• Aid private developers and business owners with site planning, zoning, platting, variances, incentives and other regulatory issues associated with redevelopment and economic development.
• Represent the City with outside agencies, private developers, and other interested parties.
• Develop strategies to attract entrepreneurs and promote the development of innovation-oriented companies in Delray Beach.
• Assist local small businesses in understanding the City’s procurement process and registering as a City vendor.
• Participate with other public and private entities on the creation of business incubation programs.
• Counsel those seeking to start or grow their small business within the City. This is to include assistance in understanding the development process if looking to open or grow a physical location in the City or identifying other resources to assist with initiation or growth plans.
• Create and implement strategies/programs to Identify the community competitive advantages, target industries, identify prospects, and use available tools to market the City and attract new businesses.
• Serve as a resource for the public, including the development community, businesses, property owners, community organizations and make public presentations to help educate local residents, the business community, and City of Delray Beach staff about the benefits of a planned economic development effort.
• Respond to inquiries regarding economic data, trends and resources such as industrial and commercial development opportunities.
• Aid in the writing of new zoning regulations as conditions change in the development environment.
• Prepare developer and tenant real estate packages, including Requests for Proposals that provide site information, demographics, photographs, surveys, environmental information, and more to use in attracting tenants and developers.
• Write, justify and budget for annual requests for City funding to support Delray’s economic development marketing plans and overall economic development efforts.
• Review financial data submitted in relation to development or public-private partnership proposals utilizing City properties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, economics, marketing, urban planning, finance or related field.
• Master’s Degree desirable.
• IDEC Certified Economic Developer Designation desirable but not required.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in economic development, community development or redevelopment activities in the public or private sector, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Requires demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer and office software such as MS Word, MS Excel and electronic mail.