SUMMARY:Promote commercial development, opportunities, and existing business success. This is accomplished by composing marketing materials for a variety of media platforms, participating in partner organization and community events, and maintaining a database of available properties, business contacts, and business retention visits.
Promote development and redevelopment projects for the City of Peoria by promoting and soliciting grants from federal, state and philanthropic entities. An ideal candidate would have experience working with a diverse business community, the ability to maintain confidentiality, and represent the City of Peoria to the public in a professional manner.Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies is also highly desirable.
INITIAL SCREENING DATE: FRIDAY, May 19, 2023
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, valid State driver’s license; relationship building skills and at least three years of progressively responsible related experienceand strong customer service skills required. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered. CEcD or other economic development certification preferred but not required. Work during evenings and occasional weekends may be required.
IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTES: Knowledge of private and public financing programs, including Tax Increment Financing and Enterprise Zones. Knowledge of applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations; principles and practices of managing and implementing urban development and redevelopment programs, small business finance and techniques of commercial lending institutions. Knowledge of economic development programs and policies. Skill in using discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines; communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials and organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction. Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision to determine appropriate course of action to achieve maximum project outcome. Ability to speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions and to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed in a normal office environment with some exposure to outdoor temperatures or dirt and dust. Working conditions are typically quiet.
*Please notify the Human Resources Department if accommodations are required to participate in the selection process.
Situated midway between Chicago and St. Louis in central Illinois, Greater Peoria strikes the perfect balance between big-city life and small-town atmosphere. The cost of living is low, neighborhoods are safe and diverse, and there are plenty of opportunities for all ages to learn, play and make a difference. With world-class healthcare and educational facilities and easy access to a range of cultural and recreational amenities, you’ll find everything you need right here in Peoria.
A four-time All-America City, Peoria and the surrounding metro area are among the top regions in the country for cost of living – about 13 percent below the national average. With a top position on the Gallup-Healthways State of American Well-Being Index, Greater Peoria is attractive to all ages and demographics. It ranks high in providing the best value among retirement destinations, according to MarketWatch, and was fifth among U.S. cities where millennials were buying homes in 2017, according to SmartAsset, a leading financial analytics organization.
Peoria’s neighborhoods span a diverse range of architectural styles, options and amenities, from urban lofts with “industrial chic” to charmin...g, mid-century homes to modern subdivisions. Its historic districts are lines with ornately detailed, turn-of-the-century dwellings – the former residences of Peoria’s “whiskey barons” – while eclectic homes at affordable prices can be found all over the region.
From a wave of development in Peoria’s Warehouse District, to major investments at Bradley University and the Peoria International Airport, to the opening of the Louisville Slugger Complex and beyond, Great Peoria continues to transform itself. With a pack of new projects underway, the regions’ medical community is on the forefront, investing in the core of the city.
