WI3668032

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Vocational Degree

Associate Degree

$32.38 + hourly

First Shift (Day)

40

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The City of Red Wing is looking for an experienced
individual to support development opportunities in Red Wing, including
the expansion and/or relocation of existing businesses and the
recruitment and marketing of potential businesses. Supports economic
development and planning functions within the department while serving
as the primary connection for economic development partner
organizations. An employee in this position may be called upon to do any
or all of the following essential duties: Community Development: Assists
the Planning Manager with the administration of land use regulations,
including zoning applications, notices and reports. Assists with the
preparation of reports for the Advisory Planning Commission. Supports
the enforcement of zoning regulations throughout the City. Prepares
grant applications and studies as needed in support of various community
development activities/projects; assists with project administration.
Answers questions from the public related to community development
functions within the department; directs the public to other staff, if
necessary. Creates and maintains planning/zoning files. Assists with
special Community Development Department projects including those
related to public signage, re-use of public buildings, redevelopment
projects, foreclosed properties, park improvements, and other general
planning work. Attends meetings as may be necessary that relate to
community development functions within the department. Provides staff
support to the Sustainability Commission related to the City\'s policy
to protect and preserve the ecological resources of the community.
Performs other duties as required, assigned or apparent. Economic
Development: Coordinates the sharing of information related to business
and development inquires and helps new and existing businesses find the
appropriate agency to process their business expansion, retention or
location requests Assists with coordinating meetings and activities
undertaken by the City\'s economic development partner organizations.
Identifies funding opportunities for economic development; prepare and
submit applications to secure funding. Builds relationships with all
economic development partners including Downtown Main Street (DTMS),
Goodhue County Economic Development Authority (EDA), Minnesota State
College Southeast, Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA),
Red Wing Ignite, Red Wing Visitor and Convention Bureau (VCB), the Red
Wing Area Arts Association and the Red Wing Chamber of Commerce. Assists
the Department with community marketing efforts; develops and
coordinates promotional campaigns; creates marketing material and
handouts, works with the City Communications Coordinator on marketing
strategies and dissemination of information through the City\'s website
and other communication mediums; creates press releases and news
articles for local media; and updates website listings for available
property. Maintains database of all customers so that each Economic
Development Partner can check on progress of inquiries. Generates
reports including financial, real estate activity, building permits, and
property tax revenue. Performs other duties as required, assigned or
apparent. Port Authority Assists with managing accounts payable and
account receivable for the Port Authority. Assists with processing and
collecting loan payments. Provides general administrative support for
the Port Authority, including preparing notes and summaries of
subcommittee and workshop meetings. Accounting and bookkeeping for the
Port Authority which includes preparing monthly budget summaries for the
various Port Authority accounts. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years\' experience in
land/community development related activities in private or public
sectors, real estate or entrepreneurship. Experience recruiting and
working with business and business-related organizations. Experience in
grant writing and report writing with goals and measurable outcomes
preferred Minimum Education Requirements: Associates degree in business,
communications, marketing, environmental science, planning, engineering,
or public administration or equivalent combination of education and
experience. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ciredwingmn

Attn: Human Resources - CITY OF RED WING
315 W 4th St
RED WING, MN 55066