Assistant Community and Economic Development Director

About Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove is a forward thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are home to over 72,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land. The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ 300 benefit-earning employees, 500+ part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments. We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation, and many other important public services to a growing community.

Responsibilities

As the Assistant Community and Economic Development Director, you will be responsible for the following:

• Develop and implement strategies, policies and programs to achieve the City's economic development goals.
• Retain, support, and attract businesses through relationship-building, outreach, and promotion of Maple Grove as a premier business location.
• Manage development and redevelopment projects, incentive programs, and affordable housing initiatives.
• Serve as liaison and advocate with city leadership, council, commissions, chambers, regional partners, and legislators.
• Oversee business marketing, promotional efforts, and community engagement initiatives.
• Respond to business inquiries, maintain databases of available sites/buildings, and ensure timely communication with stakeholders.
• Provide leadership support across planning, zoning, housing, and inspections.
• Monitor economic trends and recommend policies to ensure the City's long-term financial vitality.
• Serve as Acting Director of Community and Economic Development in the absence of the Director.

• Administrative and organizational practices.
• Public administration principles, including budgeting and record-keeping.
• Relevant laws and regulations.
• Effective management and supervision techniques.
• Modern office practices and software.

• Organize and prioritize tasks independently.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Analyze problems and provide logical recommendations.
• Prepare clear reports and correspondence.
• Manage contracts and assess the impact of legislation on the City.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.
Need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economic Development, City/Urban Planning, Real Estate Development or a related field.
• Possession or ability to obtain a valid MN driver’s license.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in local government economic development, city planning, public administration, real estate development or a closely related field,

• Master’s degree in in a related field.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Previous experience working in a municipality.
• Previous experience working/interacting with Met Council, MN Deed, MN Housing and other MN state agencies.
• National Development Council Economic Development Finance Professional Certification, Economic Development Finance Professional Certification, or similar certification in real estate finance

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