Job Description
Nature of Work
The Economic Development Manager is responsible for the management and direction of the Economic Development project activities.
This full time position is responsible for promoting business, workforce development, and economic development interests within the community. This position will include working with designated departments and partners in providing guidance to individuals and companies to establish, relocate, or expand their businesses within the community, including oversight of micro-lending activities.
Essential Job Functions
•Responsible for overall management of the Economic Development Division
•Develop and implement Workforce Development Program
•Ensure quality of program implementation in the Small Business Assistance and Workforce Development space
•Maintain all records and program standards in accordance with applicable federal and grant regulations
•Develop, implement and evaluate quality assurance protocols to ensure goals of the program are met
•Collaborate with other Directors and Program Managers to achieve program goals
•Analyze Small Business and Workforce Development client outcomes, trends, and programmatic integrity
•Prepare and submit all program reports as required
•Acts as a liaison to partnering agencies (i.e. Enterprise Foundation, partners, etc.)
•Attend all required grant and partner related meetings
•Implement programmatic policies, procedures, and credentialing requirements
•Conduct regularly scheduled Advisory Board meetings for both the Small Business and Workforce Development Programs as needed and appropriate
• Expand and apply knowledge of Economic Development strategies and policies
• Supervise staff and consultants on technical projects
Job Requirements
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
•Ability to achieve program outcomes and goals; strong skills in project portfolio management
•Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
•Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
•Experience collaborating with professional-level staff
•Knowledge of and sensitivity to the importance of cultural relevance
•Strong interpersonal skills
•Strong facilitation skills
•Good writing and organizational skills
•Experience in compiling, organizing and analyzing data
•Ability to self-start and multi-task against tight deadlines in a complex and fast moving work environment
•Excellent marketing and promotion skills
•Experience with the development of program manuals, policies, procedures, standards and rules
•Strong capacity to be focused and achieve key results
•Effective use of time management tools
•Flexibility with ease in responding to change
•Demonstrated reliability and commitment to program and organization
•Excellent problem solving skills
•Inquisitive and seeks to creatively expand program opportunities
•Team player that can engage others toward action
•Demonstrated signs of independent working with little supervision
Required Educational Experience and Training
•BA/Master’s degree from accredited college or university and at least two years’ experience in community, social or economic programs. Preference for experience in economic development related programs.
Other Requirements
•Valid State of California Drivers License with appropriate insurance coverage
•Access to reliable transportation
•Access to and use of a cellular phone
•Competency in MS Office applications – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
How to apply
Please submit cover letter and resumé to: