Economic Development Project Coordinator

https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employment 

General Statement of Duties:

Oversees the accounting and comprehensive project coordination of the Central Business Service District (CBSD) tax assessment; designs, creates, writes, edits and curates content management related to City marketing strategies; acts as the liaison between the Economic Development Office, city departments, external agencies and the community; performs directly related work as required.

Examples of Essential Work:

• Oversees the accounting of the Central Business Service District (CBSD) tax assessments;
• Conducts comprehensive project coordination for the Economic Development Office from planning through execution;
• Coordinates and aligns the City’s content management and marketing strategies;
• Implements digital marketing campaigns;
• Recommends, contributes, and communicates marketing standards; style guides, policies, social media guidelines to standardize design elements throughout City departments;
• Identifies barriers to content management and marketing and adjusts strategies accordingly;
• Captures and edits photos and video of City functions for content management and marketing campaigns;
• Updates and maintains digital assets;
• Develops and executes communications strategies within social media platforms, websites, press releases and direct working relationships with media platforms;
• Promotes City economic development projects and amenities to developers, visitors, residents and business owners;
• Serves as a liaison to the city departments; external agencies and the community providing assistance to facilitate efficient business/city relationships;
• Promotes proactive community engagement; building relationships with local entities and outreach programs;
• Research, analyze and report on economic and market trends;
• Conducts meetings/workshops with business community; prepares and presents economic development plans and information;
• Monitors economic development legislation;
• Attends small and large business expos, trade shows, and networking events;
• Attends occasional night/weekend events and meetings;
• Registers and joins the membership of business development groups, forums, and associations;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning the work progress; including presenting potential work problems and makes suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

Acceptable Experience and Training:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business or a related field; and
• Considerable experience in marketing and/or retention for the economic development of a large municipality; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications:

• Valid NH driver’s license or access to transportation;
• Willing to travel.