[Massplanners] Middleborough - Economic Development Coordinator

[Leeann Bradley]

Good Morning,

Are you ready to make a tangible impact in a vibrant community? Join us as an Economic Development Coordinator in our charming small town, where your innovative ideas will help shape the future of our local economy. Imagine collaborating with passionate residents, local businesses, and government officials to attract new investments, foster entrepreneurship, and enhance the quality of life for all. With a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty as your backdrop, you'll have the unique opportunity to cultivate sustainable growth while preserving the character that makes our town special. If you're driven by a desire to create lasting change and empower a community, this is your chance to turn vision into reality-come be a part of our exciting journey!


Location: Town Hall Annex, 20 Centre St., Middleborough, MA
Status: full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Wages: $33/hour in accordance with general municipal employee group union, technical services, Step 1
This position identifies factors necessary to attract and retain new economic development interests, and coordinates promotional activities such as site tours, presentations for meetings between local area businesses, government, real estate and development representatives, and prospective client companies. The incumbent works with moderate independence and initiative under the Director of Planning and Community Development and the Town Manager.
Responsibilities and duties:

  *   Participates in long range planning, development of marketing strategies, and recommendation of goals for business attraction, retention and assistance efforts.
  *   Develops and implements strategic plans to attract business and industry to the town of Middleborough.
  *   Administers events and programs focused on attracting and retaining businesses.
  *   Coordinates efforts and information with various organizations and agencies such as: Chamber of Commerce, Southeastern Massachusetts Economic Development Council, Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District, town departments and others throughout the region, to identify, attract, retain and assist business and industry.
  *   Participates in business retention and expansion programs to grow economic base, capital investment in jobs.
  *   Coordinates with various businesses, agencies, community organizations, and town departments in conducting presentations and site tours for the purpose of promoting the town of Middleborough.
  *   Maintains the town of Middleborough economic development webpage, newsletter and reports.
Requirements:
Five years of professional level experience in economic/community development, urban planning and redevelopment, commercial leasing, real estate contract negotiation, or business assistance, including experience in program implementation, marketing, and public information efforts. Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, public or business administration, economic development, urban planning, or a closely related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. Must also possess a demonstrated knowledge of current Window operating systems, competency in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and database operations.
Interested applicants, please submit resume and cover letter to Allison Ferreira, Human Resources Director by email to HRD at middleboroughma.gov.



Leeann Bradley
Director of Planning and Community Development
Town Hall Annex
20 Center Street
Middleborough, MA 02346
508-946-2425 ext. 1150

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has".
Margaret Mead
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