Economic Development Project Manager

• Strong project management skills, with a passion for implementation and results.
• A knack for solving complex problems in dynamic environments.
• Strong communication skills, from persuasive presentations to effective relationship-building.
• A commitment to customer and community engagement, fostering a multicultural, inclusive environment.
• Expertise in community and economic development, with a focus on innovation and growth.
• Experience in both public and private sectors, with a track record of success.
• A passion for creating positive change and driving impactful initiatives.
• Some background in grant administration and/or business incentives is desirable. 

• Innovative Projects: Implement, innovate, and improve on initiatives including business expansion, commercial development, placemaking, and entrepreneurship, making a tangible impact on the community's growth.
• Diverse Responsibilities: From managing budgets to fostering partnerships, no two days are the same. Dive into various areas like property development, small business support, and workforce development.
• Dynamic Environment: We value fresh perspectives and encourage professionals to thrive. Be part of a vibrant team where your ideas are heard and celebrated.
• Diverse Community:  Beaverton is a great place to grow your career as a culturally diverse community with an equally diverse ecosystem of large and small businesses. 

• Collaboratively develop and implement programs and projects to meet objectives related to community and economic development. Areas of practice will include a combination of business recruitment, retention, and expansion; placemaking and urban development; innovation and entrepreneurship; branding and marketing; workforce development; and ecosystem leadership.
• Program areas for the coming fiscal year could include a combination of the following:  administration of state and federal grants related to brownfields and entrepreneurship; business retention and expansion of local sector businesses; administration of internal incentive programs for traded sector businesses;   staff liaison with assigned community partners; communications and public relations for the promotion of the city and its economic development efforts; economic and demographic research.   
• Manage economic and business development programs or projects that require understanding, managing, and influencing complex organizational and regulatory systems. Recommend improvements to existing programs. 
• Manage relationships, agreements, and budgets with partners in the public, private, and non-profit sectors and be willing to serve in a liaison role within partner organizations. This will likely include a variety of statewide and regional industry groups as well locally based organizations with a focus on small business and main street development.
• Create a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion. These values should also be thoughtfully integrated in all project and program work. 
• Manage program and project budgets, internal strategies, and implementation plans. 
• May manage staff, under the direction of the Division Manager. 
• Work with staff, elected officials, and other stakeholders to facilitate implementation of City economic and community development goals.
• Represent the City at meetings, events, task forces and committees related to community development. Develop and deliver presentations. 
• Identify, design, and manage community engagement activities, including advisory boards, task forces, and other community outreach.
• Additional duties are outlined in the  class specification.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and
• Five years’ experience in program or project management; or 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position. 

Salary range: $6,731.15 - $9,021.29 monthly
Starting rate will be determined depending on relevant work experience as outlined in the Equal Pay Act. New hires who meet minimum requirements will start at step one. Higher steps may be offered to those who have additional years of directly related experience to the position within the posted wage range.
 
Total compensation package and benefits
In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.
 
The city pays the full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life .
 
Additional benefits include excellent , PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.