SEIZE THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
POSITION DESCRIPTION
SMALL
BUSINESS/DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Definition
Attract and retain small
commercial development in key business corridors with a focus on downtown
within the city of Aurora.
Duties include:
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Administering a downtown redevelopment grant
program
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Providing professional experience to Aurora’s
downtown organization, Aurora Downtown
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Assisting prospective businesses by providing
relevant data
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Assisting real estate representatives and
consultants
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Facilitating the progress of projects through
the city of Aurora approval process
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Participating in meetings with government
councils and local redevelopment organizations
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Coordinating and administering special projects
Essential Functions of
the Job
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Develop relationships with site location
consultants/professionals to facilitate small business attraction through
direct and electronic mail, familiarization tours and direct contact.
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Contact existing Aurora small businesses to
assist with proposed expansion plans and address any issues relating to
business retention.
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Attend corridor business association and task
force committee meetings to help implement redevelopment in targeted areas.
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Utilize state and federal programs for the
promotion of Aurora.
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Attend outside committee meetings as necessary
for the purpose of tracking the progress of specific small business projects
and/or issues that affect small business.
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Maintain and create a variety of work related
computer databases.
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Perform special studies as required.
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Conduct research as necessary and evaluate
findings
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Administer grant programs (pending funding)
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Visualize future development possibilities using
various software applications and mapping.
Required Knowledge and
Abilities
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Excellent organizational skills
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Ability to read and understand business plans
and complex reports
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Ability to communicate effectively with various
levels of people
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Ability to operate computers with working
knowledge of software programs
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Ability to maintain good working relationship
with various agencies, city personnel and general public
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Ability to work under time pressures and meet
deadlines
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Self-motivated with a strong commitment to small
business development
Qualifications for
Hire
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B.S. Degree in Planning, Business or Public
Administration or related field
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Computer experience with working knowledge of
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite,
Trimble SketchUp, and/or ArcGIS a plus.
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Maintain a valid driver’s license.
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Fluency in Spanish preferred.
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Master’s degree preferred.
Equipment/Job Location
May work long hours and
weekends. May sit for long periods of time for various business meetings. Will
work in a professional office environment as well as out of doors. Will operate
office equipment
Salary commensurate with
experience ($40,000-$50,000)
Posting closes September
4, 2014
Send resume and cover
letter to
David Hulseberg
President/CEO
Seize the Future
Development Foundation
43 W. Galena Blvd.
Aurora, IL 60506