Organization:
Village of Lake Zurich
Planning & Development Division
Department of Building & Zoning
70 E. Main Street, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
volz.org
Description of organization:
The Village of Lake Zurich is located in southwestern Lake County approximately 37 miles from downtown Chicago. The Village is an established residential community, which traditionally served as a market center for surrounding rural areas and, earlier in the 20th century, as a popular summer resort. The population has more than quadrupled since 1960, as the Village has shared in the economic growth that has come from an expanding Chicago metropolitan area. Lake Zurich has developed into a community with above-average wealth and housing values, and has a balanced tax and revenue base.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for administrative and professional work assisting the Director of Building and Zoning and the Planning Manager. The ED Assistant will provide assistance with multiple economic development, marketing, planning, research, and public administration activities including business development, business surveys, Web page enhancements, economic development marketing, and downtown research projects.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Gather data and assist in the implementation of FY 2011-12 strategic objectives and strategies including the following.
- Facilitate the formation of a Village Economic Development Committee to guide community economic development efforts.
- Develop community-wide strategic growth policies and incentives in concert with the Economic
Development Committee:
- Re-launch the downtown redevelopment and the TIF District.
- Develop and implement a business outreach program seeking business retention and expansion.
- Initiate the process of updating the Village’s sign regulations.
- Make recommendations to redesign the business occupancy process and handouts.
Other ongoing duties include:
- Continue to update various economic development reports including the community profile, vacancy reports and marketing materials used for trade shows.
- Continue to maintain the economic development and TIF Web pages.
Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
The candidate must have considerable knowledge of governmental structures and operations in meeting a wide variety of assignments involving continual public, intergovernmental, and interdepartmental relations. An employee in this position must have the ability to work independently. Additionally, he or she must be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with developers, site selectors, key business leaders/stakeholders, municipal officials, and other governmental officials, as well as the general public. He or she must have the ability to analyze financial statements and have a familiarity with data processing and computer applications. Specifically he or she should be experienced in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Proficiency with GIS, Web design and graphics software is beneficial but not required.
Desired Minimum Requirements:
- B.A. or B.S. in Business, Economics, Marketing, Management, Planning or a related field.
- Students pursuing a Masters Degree preferred.
- Candidates for this position must possess a current valid Illinois motor vehicle operator’s license
Pay Level:
$13 to 15.50/hour.
Hours Per Week: Up to 24 hours per week.
Send Cover Letter & Resume to (may Email):
Vijay Gadde, AICP
Planning Manager
Village of Lake Zurich
70 E. Main Street
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Gadde@volz.org
Deadline: Friday December 16, 4:30 PM.