The City of St. Louis is seeking candidates to fill the position of Community Development Coordinator. The Community Development Coordinator will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing activities related to community development, including economic development and community engagement.

A summary of duties and preferred qualifications is listed in the Job Description below. Position will include compensation on an hourly basis depending on qualifications and will not include fringe benefits. Individuals wishing to be considered may submit their employment application and resume to Jamie Long by the end of business on Friday, October 18, 2024. EOE.

Job Description

Position Title: Community Development Coordinator
Reports To: City Manager or Designee
Position Type: Part-Time
Compensation: Hourly

Job Summary:

The Community Development Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing activities related to community development, including economic development and community engagement. The coordinator plays a vital role in promoting the City's image, coordinating community events, and maintaining strong relationships with residents, businesses and local stakeholders to support sustainable growth and improve the quality of life in the City.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to retain and attract businesses, foster local entrepreneurship and promote job creation.
• Collaborate with local, state and federal agencies to secure grant funding for City projects related to community and economic development.
• Promote the City’s image by developing and executing marketing strategies to highlight community assets, economic opportunities and events.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for local businesses and organizations to foster collaboration and address concerns.
• Be the City’s representative to various community boards and organizations to foster collaboration and stay up to date on community issues.
• Work with City administration to produce outreach materials, newsletters, social media content and press releases that showcase city projects and initiatives.
• Develop and implement branding and marketing campaigns that promote economic development and community participation in the City.
• Plan and coordinate community events, such as festivals and other civic engagement activities to build a sense of community and attract visitors.
• Foster community involvement by organizing public workshops, forums and outreach efforts.
• Engage with local organizations, businesses and residents to gather input and encourage participation in City initiatives.
• Provide guidance and assist in creating policies for other organizations desiring to hold events in the community.
• Ensure City projects and development activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental, historical preservation, and zoning ordinances.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in community development.
• Coordinate with other City departments, consultants and contractors on development-related matters.

Qualifications

• College level participation in urban planning, public administration, marketing, communications or related field.
• Strong interest in municipal government operations and project management.
• Demonstrated experience in event planning, economic development, marketing, or community development, preferably with a leadership role.
• Excellent communication, project management and public engagement skills including public speaking.
• Familiarity with rural or small-town community issues and opportunities.
• Experience working with elected officials, planning commissions, local businesses and community organizations.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily in an office setting, with field visits in the community or project sites.
• Evening or weekend meetings or events may be required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel within the City and to regional meetings as necessary.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly in a business office setting where he or she is regularly required to sit or stand and occasionally required to exercise limited mobility. The employee is regularly required to read or interpret documents and correspondence, use manual dexterity to type or write, and communicate with others in person and on the telephone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.