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City of Palm Bay

Economic Development Director

Palm Bay, FL · On-site

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Cape Fox Corporation

Economic Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

$140K - $145K/yr

The Economic Analyst will focus on analyzing consular data, identifying trends, and developing forecasts to support resource planning and program optimization. The ideal candidate will be a Subject ...

HireLogic Search Group

FL

Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in economic development, urban planning, or redevelopment. * Leadership: At least 5 years of experience in a supervisory or management role.

Harris County

Economic Development Director

Houston, TX · On-site

$83K/yr

Bachelor's Degree in Economic Development, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively ...

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Economic Development Coordinator

Economic Development Coordinator

North Central Texas Council of Governments

Arlington, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Title
Economic Development Coordinator
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Economic Development & Planning
Location
NCTCOG - ARLINGTON, TX 76005 US (Primary)
Travel
Job Description
The North Central Texas Economic Development District (NCTEDD) of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking an Economic Development Coordinator.
This position is responsible for managing projects, programs, and initiatives of the Economic Development division with an emphasis on leading the Texas Regional Broadband Program (TRBP) efforts which are important to regional economic development. TRBP is a 3-year digital access improvement project aimed at strengthening the ability of regional Councils of Governments (COGs) to lead digital opportunity initiatives and support local broadband planning. This position manages all project planning, stakeholder collaboration, resource mapping and cataloging, and tracking and reporting required metrics. This role will lead all efforts to communicate with and engage the region to collect feedback, develop digital opportunity strategies with performance metrics, and provide required monthly and quarterly progress reports.
In addition, this position will serve as a coordinator to the North Central Texas Economic Development District (NCTEDD) in the implementation of plans, projects, programs, initiatives, and communications that support economic development for local governments, school districts, higher education organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and other regional organizations. Other duties may include producing written correspondence, charts and reports for projects and providing professional support to the assigned department or committee. This position performs complex professional administrative and policy analysis work.
Other responsibilities include:
  • Leads and manages NCTCOG's participation in the statewide Regional Digital Access Specialist (RDAS) initiative by coordinating development, refinement, and submission of regional digital opportunity strategies, goals, and implementation activities in alignment with Texas Area Regional Council (TARC) and Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) Broadband Development Office requirements.
  • Coordinates and executes regional stakeholder outreach and engagement activities-including convenings, site visits, and collaboration with local governments, community organizations, and anchor institutions-to gather input, support digital inclusion efforts, and advance regional broadband access, adoption, and digital literacy goals. Collects and organizes related data and resources and ensures timely submission of all required RDAS reports, engagement documentation, and performance updates to maintain program compliance.
  • In Year 1 of the TRB Program: develops a 16-county Regional Digital Opportunity Plan to include: (1) asset mapping, needs assessments, gap analyses, and stakeholder engagement; (2) establishing regional governance structures, advisory committees, and partnerships; (3) aligning regional strategies with statewide broadband and digital opportunity goals.
  • In Years 2 and 3 of the TRB Program: (1) prioritizes regional strategies identified in the Regional Digital Opportunity Plan; (2) supports implementation-ready activities, including convening partners, coordinating, initiatives, and catalyzing regional action; (3) strengthens partnerships and advancing measurable outcomes related to digital opportunity, adoption, individual broadband projects, literacy, and access; and (4) demonstrates successful outputs and outcomes, including a minimum of three documented examples of regional impact by the conclusion of the Program.
  • Over the course of the 3-year TRBP, tracks, documents, and reports program activities and deliverables on a monthly basis by preparing and submitting required Monthly Activity Reports in accordance with contract requirements. Additionally, prepares and submits Quarterly Performance Reports in full compliance with Texas Regional Broadband Program (TRBP) reporting and monitoring requirements.
  • Throughout the 3-year TRBP term, works with internal Agency staff to prepare and submit reimbursement requests with an accompanying Quarterly Performance Report that documents activities performed and outcomes achieved, and includes sufficient supporting documentation to verify that all costs are reasonable, allowable, and directly tied to eligible activities.
  • Works in line with the Economic Development division's vision and goals for the 16-county region by supporting programs, projects, and initiatives. Works on behalf of the federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) to advance a locally driven, regionally coordinated economic development planning process that engages public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders. This includes supporting regional planning efforts, stakeholder engagement, and the development and ongoing update of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the 16-county NCTEDD region.
  • Provides high-level technical assistance to local governments, school districts, higher education institutions, nonprofits, businesses, and regional partners in identifying, developing, and submitting competitive Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant applications to advance regional economic development projects. In addition to EDA grants, works to assist local partners in securing funding through other federal and state agencies when possible.
  • Under the Texas Regional Broadband Program and Economic Development, leads the development, analysis, and dissemination of program materials to support regional broadband and economic development initiatives. Coordinates strategic communications in alignment with management and key stakeholders, and facilitates collaboration with internal teams, public agencies, local jurisdictions, community partners, and the private sector. Tracks and reports on project progress, outcomes, and budget expenditures, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of project updates and performance information.
  • Researches and identifies alternative funding sources at the state and federal levels, as well as through philanthropic foundations, to support and expand program activities, and document potential opportunities, eligibility requirements, and application timelines.

Preferred Skillsets:
  • Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and quickly react to changing business needs while meeting firm deadlines
  • Ability to manage time effectively and keep on top of education and workforce trends
  • Ability to be a good team player with a collaborative approach
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal direction
  • Strong communication skills to articulate persuasively and clearly about the division's mission, value and initiatives.

Required Education & Experience:
  • A Bachelor's degree or 9 years equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
    • Master's degree in Public Administration, Financial Management, or related field is preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in direct field of business management or related field.
    • Preference for an individual with 5 years of public sector experience; experience in economic development preferred.

Compensation:
  • FLSA: Exempt
  • Starting Salary: $72,883.06 - $94,747.97 depending on skills, qualifications and experience.

Officing:
  • This position is in-office 4 days per week.

Benefits:
We offer a highly competitive package of many desirable benefits to our full-time employees including:
  • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
    • We provide an outstanding package of health, dental, vision and life benefits for employees, with the monthly premium paid by NCTCOG 100%. Coverage available for their families and those monthly premiums are shared with NCTCOG. We provide employees with life insurance coverage that is employer paid with a benefit of 2 times the employee's annual salary.
  • Paid Leave
    • Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days are provided as part of the benefit plan, as well as specified holidays. This position also includes a phone allowance.
  • Retirement
    • NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. The defined contribution retirement plan provides retirement benefits for all eligible employees. NCTCOG contributes twelve percent (12%) of permanent full-time employees' gross salaries. Participating employees contribute six percent (6%) of gross salary. An employee becomes forty percent (40%) vested in NCTCOG's contributions after three full years of employment. An additional fifteen percent {15%) is vested for each additional year of employment. An employee becomes fully vested after seven years of employment.
  • Work/Life Balance Programs
    • To help employees and their families meet personal and professional challenges, NCTCOG provides an employee assistance program, prepaid legal services, lunch and learn seminars, alternate work schedules, alternate commute programs, and an on-site gym.
  • Professional Development
    • NCTCOG is committed to professional development and provides a wide range of training opportunities-both online and traditional classroom sessions. It covers applicable professional development expenses, professional memberships, and licenses, as well as tuition reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Background Check & Drug Testing:
All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.
E-Verify:
The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
Statement Concerning Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security:
  • NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. NCTCOG offers mandatory and elective retirement plans that have been developed specifically for public-sector retirement plan participants.
  • Be advised if you are hired by NCTCOG, your earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security (i.e., you will not pay Social Security taxes). This means that you will not earn credits for Social Security retirement or disability benefits in this job. If you retire or become disabled, and you are eligible for a Social Security benefit based on other work, your earnings from this job will not be used to compute your Social Security benefit. Your earnings from this job are subject to Medicare taxes and will count for purposes of the Medicare program. For more information on how you may qualify for Social Security benefits, visit www.ssa.gov.

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