Community Development Coordinator

The Community Development Coordinator performs work providing administrative and critical tasks to support the operation and functionality of the Community Development Department both internally and externally. The department includes economic development, planning & zoning, engineering, building inspections and code enforcement. The position includes director support, department coordination, grant support, administrative tasks, social media and outreach, data entry, coordination of record systems, and customer service. In addition, support of economic development tasks including coordination of the River Falls Economic Development Corporation, the Business Retention and Expansion Program, the customer relations management software (CRM) and special projects and events. This position will also provide support in special project assistance that includes research, analysis, presentation, and recommendations and will lead communications for the Department. This position may assist staff with Boards/Commissions and as such, evening meetings may be required. Work requires initiative, creativity, attention to detail, independent judgment, confidentiality and discretion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supports the Community Development Director through Department coordination, the preparation of letters, responding to inquiries, memorandums, research reports, legislative analysis, and handling of special projects.
• Performs administrative functions including support of annual reports, budgets, Community Development website management, and records coordination.
• Prepare correspondence, memos, resolutions, presentations, ordinances, agendas, minutes, and public hearing notices for Boards/Commissions.
• Prepare reports, collect data, conduct research, and manage projects as assigned.
• Answer questions from the public; responds to inquiries from employees, citizens and others, and refers, when necessary, to appropriate persons.
• Assist with the coordination of the River Falls Economic Development Corporation including meeting agendas and minutes, and finances via Quickbooks.
• Provides day to day management of customer service management software including data entry and monitoring internal use.
• Supports the Business Retention and Expansion program logistics to increase and expand the program.
• Identifies, writes and administers grants.
• Assists planning team with planning projects, community outreach, research, survey preparation and tabulation, marketing materials.
• Performs work of a confidential nature.
• The examples of work are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Supports the City’s Mission/Vision/Values by personal example and encourages others to do so
• Must perform work of a confidential nature.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical/problem-solving skills, along with a high degree of flexibility.
• Must perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time sensitive deadlines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), SharePoint, Munis, Publisher; ability to learn online products to fit department needs.
• Publication design and/or graphic design experience.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Minimum

• Two-year associate degree or a minimum of 60 semester full accredited college-level credits.
• One to two years of experience in the field of community development, economic development, redevelopment, planning, municipal government or related field.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Community and Regional Planning or related field.

WORKING CONDITIONS

We strive to provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, such as office setup, equipment, and facilities. Flexible work hours including some evening hours as needed. Remote work opportunities based on position and department needs.

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment that requires:

• Use of computer equipment with sitting and/or standing on a continuous basis
• Sufficient mobility to move about an office setting with ease
• Occasionally lift, bend, stoop and retrieve files and boxes weighing up to 25 pounds
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive finger/hand movement

Work performed outside the office environment may include:

• Standing, sitting, movement at events held outdoors on grass, concrete, or trails.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.