Town of Smiths Falls: Economic and Community Development Coordinator

Resume Submission Deadlline: Monday November 29, 2021, at 4:00 p.m

The Town is accepting applications for one (1) Full Time Employee Economic and Community Development Coordinator, under the direction of the Manager of Economic Development and Tourism

• Working with the community and regional partners to derive positive development outcomes and to participate on committees as required
• Coordinate and facilitate familiarization tours for qualified leads, including, but not limited to facilitated meetings with local businesses, individual tours, and group tours
• Planning and execution of Town and Town supported events, including post-event evaluation (information on event statistics and outcomes)
• Assist in executing annual BR&E data collection programs
• Provide support and client service for local and regional partnerships
• Review and research funding opportunities for the Town of Smiths Falls
• Conduct primary and secondary research to identify potential businesses of interest in conjunction with scheduled trade shows and events
• Provide industry trends and economic development information to the appropriate staff
• Conduct primary and secondary research on the high growth potential sectors as identified in the strategic plan as requested
• Coordinate other specialized projects as directed
• Organize materials and assist in the preparation of business correspondence, internal and external reports, agendas and itineraries, media releases, general communications, and special events
• Assist in day to day budget monitoring for the department by preparing accounting requisitions, invoices, , and tracking and reporting on purchases and spending for tourism related buys.
• Work with the Economic Development Manager to develop annual budget and program
• Managing the schedule for the Economic Development Manager, including scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements, completing expense reports, and coordinating meetings and events
• Act as an ambassador of Town of Smiths Falls
• Act as back up to Communications and Marketing Coordinator (as needed)
• Other duties as assigned

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