• Partner with the data center economic development team to forge alignment and promote awareness of projects and initiatives spanning Facebook’s infrastructure and public policy teams.
• Lead cross functional coordination meetings and identify gaps and synergies between infrastructure projects.
• Outline and build schedules around global projects, report actions and decisions around strategic planning initiatives, and facilitate internal alignment amongst cross functional teams.
• Develop and maintain streamlined communication pathways for cross functional teams and projects.
• Serve as a strategic project manager for unique initiatives that fall in between traditional team functions within Facebook’s infrastructure.
• Lead and support projects undertaken by economic development research and content managers.
• Manages business recruitment and expansion and projects/programs that support the city's retail, commercial and industrial economic base, including small business initiatives
• Workforce development and talent attraction, business recruitment, expansion and retention, and redevelopment.
• Develops and implements business attraction and retention strategies and establishes relationships with the business/development community. 
• Assists in negotiating agreements and educates the community about new developments.
• Establishes and maintains strategic private/public partnerships for positive long and short term economic goals.

Skills: Cross-Functional Coordination, Strategic Project Management, Schedule Development, Communication Pathway Optimization, Economic Development Research, Business Recruitment, Workforce Development, Business Retention Strategies

• Track property or areas within the County that underachieve due to market failures or development impediments.
• Actively builds and strengthens relationships with the various stakeholders and external partner organizations, while also facilitating connections between those entities.
• Meets with municipal redevelopment agencies to discuss potential redevelopment projects, occasionally walking potential project areas or reviewing opportunities with other parties.
• Meets with property developers to discuss potential redevelopment projects, to improve understanding of barriers to investment in the County, and to improve awareness of industry issues
• Meets with other taxing entities, other non-profit, municipal, state, and federal organizations involved in development finance projects to build a strong consensus around the participation demographics in the various projects to understand how to target messaging and opportunities.
• Works in coordination with personnel from the County's Office of Housing and Community Development and Office of Planning and Transportation to put together deals that leverage all potential sources of revenue and integrate with long-term planning goals.
• Coordinates the administration of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) proposals from submission through approval by the County Council and then compliance or evaluation of return on investment.
• Performs due diligence on TIF proposals, reviewing pro formas to evaluate proposed financing gaps and market failures. 
• Writes project memos to evaluate TIF proposals and brief County staff.
• Actively communicates with partner organizations on potential improvements to proposals
• Coordinates with consultants to get sufficient due diligence or improvements on larger TIF proposals
• Partners with municipal agencies on smaller TIF proposals for any potential improvement
• Makes recommendations to the Director on whether the department should support proposals
• Manages the administrative and legal requirements to participate in projects.
• Manages oversight on active projects to ensure compliance and evaluate return on investment that will inform future project participation.
• Works with research partners on collaborative research to understand the return on investment for development finance projects.

Skills: Property Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Redevelopment Coordination, Developer Communication, Financial Analysis, Interdepartmental Collaboration, Tax Increment Financing Management, Proposal Evaluation

• Support the prioritization and focus of economic development strategy by identifying the clean energy industry areas best suited for support and the appropriate points of intervention where can be competitive
• Develop and foster relationships with a variety of stakeholders 
• Leverage industry partners and resources such as The Business Council & Manufacturers Alliance, Multiple intervenors & regional economic development councils
• Oversee the work of various consultants and technical contractors, including writing statements of work, issuing contracts, budgeting, and invoicing
• Structure and negotiate potential the company funding arrangements or programs including grant, incentive and finance mechanisms as well as partnership arrangements designed to attract clean energy investments in and support regional or local community development projects
• Stay abreast of clean energy market developments, community development projects and become an expert in the company, utility, state, federal, and other funding opportunities that could be leveraged to achieve goals
• Conduct supply chain analyses of high priority clean energy industries and existing NY-based manufacturers/suppliers to identify possible points of intervention/support and investment opportunities for the company and partner organizations
• Provide a forum for NYS firms to be considered as suppliers to clean energy manufacturers and suppliers
• Inform the company program development and leadership teams of key industry trends, community needs and industry insights
• Support the development of key performance indicators for clean energy economic development growth in the State

Skills: Economic Strategy Development, Stakeholder Relationship Building, Partnership Leveraging, Consultant Management, Funding Arrangement Structuring, Market Analysis, Supply Chain Analysis, Industry Trend Reporting

• Serve as staff liaison to the Economic Development Council.
• Makes presentations, meets, and/or works with public and private sector groups to advance the City's economic development objectives and develop strategic relationships.
• Responsible for addressing inquiries from the public relative to economic development activities.
• Communicate local and state economic development programs to perspective businesses.
• Review, evaluate, and develop recommendations relative to economic development and redevelopment projects, working closely with City departments to ensure adherence to City policies, standards and adopted plans.
• Provides support, oversight, management and application of economic development tools.
• Develops short and long-term economic and community development plans in conjunction with stakeholders.
• Identifies potential grant and funding sources for development projects.
• Maintains current knowledge of industry, regulatory, and legislative developments affecting local economic development initiatives, services, and functions.
• Preparation of reports and communication and marketing materials for stakeholders and partners.

Skills: Stakeholder Engagement, Public Speaking, Inquiry Resolution, Program Communication, Project Evaluation, Economic Tool Management, Strategic Planning, Grant Identification

• Perform target industry analysis to identify select industry sectors and subsectors best suited for growth and attraction in the City.
• Perform real estate and corridor analysis to identify commercial spaces needs by sector and areas in the City suited for targeted development.
• Develop workforce data and programs to assist with recruitment and expansion of target employers.
• Develop annual plans and goals in conjunction with the Economic Development Council. 
• Track and report City's economic development activities on a routine, scheduled basis.
• Develop the City's Economic Development Policy.
• Responsible for all aspects of business retention and attraction activities including business outreach, site visits, marketing/promotional materials, and business assistance.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives which may include leading or serving on cross-functional teams
• Represent and advance the City's interests at meetings, professional organizations, various committees, and task forces 
• Coordination of meetings and events, preparation of presentation and meeting materials.

Skills: Industry Analysis, Real Estate Evaluation, Workforce Development, Strategic Planning, Activity Reporting, Policy Development, Business Retention and Attraction, Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Experience in developing and implementing economic development-related policies, strategies, projects, and initiatives.
• Evidence of success in economic development, inward investment, and enterprise support.
• Experience in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders in the development process including developers, agents, businesses, community groups, and investors.
• Experience in establishing successful partnerships with public and private sector interests.
• Experience in the preparation and submission of accurate, timely, and persuasive grant fund applications.
• Ability to develop and implement an economic development strategy for the City
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of business math and English

Qualifications: BA in Economics with 5 Years of Experience

• Experience with analysis, strategic planning, project management, and small business development and/or community development
• Experience with budgetary management and compliance with proper financial controls and procedures
• Public speaking and strong writing skills 
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend events 
• Familiarity with the Edgewater area/far north side 
• Highly collaborative with a relationship-building style of communication and strong customer service skills
• A demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven, team-oriented environment
• A motivated self-starter who takes initiative and employs highly developed problem-solving skills
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, ability to make presentations and communicate information professionally and clearly
• Skilled in presenting information to top management, public groups, boards of directors, or governing bodies

Qualifications: BA in Urban Planning with 4 Years of Experience

• Administrative experience in economic development 
• Experience in local/state government economic development, or an equivalent combination of education, training
• Experience in supervising professional staff 
• Certified Economic Development certification, Florida Redevelopment Professional certification or other specialty certification 
• Knowledge of principles and practices of business, economic development, redevelopment, marketing, real estate, capital programming, and finance
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations, concerning land use and the development process
• Knowledge of business recruitment skills and techniques, marketing and promotion techniques and skills
• Knowledge of principles and practices of grant application and government budgeting preparation and control
• Knowledge of the State of Florida annexation laws and annexation procedures
• Knowledge of State of Florida Community Redevelopment, laws, principles, and practices

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration with 5 Years of Experience

• Experience in driving economic development or business development strategy
• Experience in building community partnerships across private and public sector
• Knowledge of and experience in economic development organizations and economic development programs
• Proven ability to successfully drive an economic development strategy
• Experience working with/in city, county, state, non-profit, and federal government entities to steward cohesive sustainable strategies
• Knowledge of trends, developments, and techniques in the field of economic development.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and juggle multiple tasks.
• Proven track record of continuous improvement through problem-solving, producing solutions, and critical thinking
• Strong sense of urgency, with proven ability to act swiftly under pressure and adapt to changing priorities and processes

Qualifications: BA in Public Administration with 6 Years of Experience

• Ability to actively recruit new businesses to the Rockhampton region to support existing and emerging industries.
• Ability to identify unique industries and new investment opportunities in the Rockhampton Region and develop strategies for these opportunities with the ultimate objective of creating employment growth and talent retention.
• Proven ability to liaise and engage with the community, Government agencies, investors and stake holders to create and secure business opportunities and optimise economic benefits for the region.
• Experience in communicating and presenting complex economic research and data analysis to a variety of audiences and demonstrated strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify and develop economic growth opportunities for the region and implement Economic Development Strategy and Plan.
• Ability to lead, mentor and motivate staff to achieve positive business outcomes with a One Team approach.
• Effective negotiating skills and techniques, consensus building skills
• Ability to meet and work with the public in a courteous and effective manner

Qualifications: BA in Marketing with 4 Years of Experience