Economic Development Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Analyze target industries, market trends and competitor activity to identify, advocate and implement innovation and business development opportunities.
• Manage the Attraction, Business Retention and Expansion and Tourism efforts with existing businesses by connecting them to local programs and acting as a liaison with government departments.
• Develops plans including current and critical path schedules for public improvement and private revitalization projects; meeting and working with citizen committees, special interest groups, non-profit organizations, and neighborhood groups concerning economic development issues and problems.
• Works with the development services team to facilitate event management; and developing business assistance, business retention, attraction and financing plans.
• Engages partners to bring training; coordinates access to professional assistance, education, and events to support businesses; programming development and implementation; and RFP development and evaluation.
• Conduct BRE visits throughout the Town, and leverage network of business and trade groups, chambers of commerce, and other local partners.
• Work with internal and external partners, including the Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Public Service, and local and regional chambers of commerce, among other stakeholders and partners, on business attraction, retention and expansion projects.
• Aids companies and developers navigating Town of Camp Verde processes and structures.
• Prepares reports on economic development activities for administrative, advisory boards, and Town Council decision-making.
• Manages marketing campaigns that support business attraction, business retention, business expansion, downtown and small business support, as well as tourism.
• Applies for and manages grants that support departmental goals and strategies.
• Travel is sometimes required for conferences, festivals or seminars.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Supervises departmental interns

Qualifications

• Must possess State of Arizona Driver’s license
• Required Knowledge of: Economic development goals and strategies as outlined in council approved strategic planning documents, such as Focused Future, Verde River Recreation Plan and the Town’s General Plan, Camp Verde Tourism and Marketing Plan; Town business environment and existing businesses; Adobe Creative Suite; Microsoft Office
• Required Skill in: Project management; Innovative problem solving; Creative program development; Self-motivation and time management; Written and oral communication skills; Leadership and collaboration with groups and individuals of diverse backgrounds and interests; Ability to work successfully in a team-oriented atmosphere that provides business, citizens and employees with accurate information and excellent customer service; Employee management; Event planning and meeting facilitation; Computer software; Research, analysis and presentation of information
• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, economic development, marketing, public or business administration, finance, or a related field or equivalent experience; Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in an economic development, marketing, business attraction and/or development, research, community development planning, or a related field; Significant experience in project management, marketing, brand development, community engagement, business development and promotional material creation.