Posting number: 27-00100
Department: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Job classification: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (Economic Development)
Posting type: Open
Categories: Economic Development
Are you energized by helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into action, connecting businesses with the resources they need to succeed, and creating a place where people feel welcome the moment they walk through the door? The City of Surprise is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organized and service-minded Economic Development Coordinator to help bring Spark Surprise, our entrepreneurship, small business and workforce development hub, to life every day! This highly visible, hands-on role is perfect for someone who loves working with people, building relationships, solving problems and making things happen. From helping a first-time entrepreneur find their next step and connecting an established business with resources, to coordinating job fairs, workshops, networking events and community partnerships, no two days at Spark are exactly alike. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment, believe exceptional customer service matters, and would be excited to help businesses and people succeed in Surprise, we'd love to hear from you!
The Economic Development (ED) Coordinator supports the daily operations, programming, and customer experience of Spark Surprise, the City of Surprise's entrepreneurship, small business, and workforce development hub. The Spark Surprise-based ED Coordinator serves as a primary point of contact for businesses, entrepreneurs, job seekers, partners, and visitors; coordinates programs, events, workforce initiatives, and facility operations; supports business retention and expansion activities; and connects customers with City and regional resources. The position requires exceptional customer service, initiative, organization, relationship-building and follow-through to help ensure Spark Surprise remains a welcoming, responsive and highly visible resource for the Surprise business community. Incumbents must have the ability and willingness to travel occasionally and work outside of normal business hours as needed to meet the needs of the position.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, economic development, communications, hospitality, marketing, event management, or a related field, and three or more years of progressively responsible experience in customer-facing service, business assistance, economic development, small business or entrepreneurship support, program coordination, event management, hospitality, community engagement, or a related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
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Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:
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The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.
Located about 45 minutes from downtown Phoenix, Surprise is home to more than 165,000 residents who enjoy clean, safe neighborhoods, a family-friendly environment and incredible retail and recreational amenities. Surprise is rated one of the top ten safest cities in the nation and offers top-ranked public and charter schools.
Recreation is big in this beautiful Sonoran-desert community. Surprise Stadium is the Spring Training home of two Major League Baseball teams, Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex attracts both tennis legends and national tournaments, and the White Tank Mountain Regional Park bordering the city offers 30 thousand acres of outdoor recreation. Plus, the city offers seven gorgeous 18-hole golf courses, an urban fishing lake, and two public aquatic centers. Learn more at www.surpriseaz.gov.
