Job Posting for Business Liaison at City of Greenville, NC Government

Job Summary

This position will facilitate the implementation and coordination of business development programs and projects. This is accomplished by recruiting and developing private-sector projects that result in capital investment, job creation, expanded tax base, and ancillary improvement in overall quality of life. The position also assists with activities intended to create a framework for encouraging and facilitating entrepreneurial-based business development by coordinating access to local, regional, and state resources.

FLSA Status: Exempt

This is a continuous posting and may close at any time.

Examples of Duties

Assist with the City of Greenville business development efforts including targeting new business, retaining and enhancing existing businesses, growing local entrepreneurship, facilitating the retention of young adults and professionals, and revitalization of the City’s urban core .
Plan, budget, oversee, and document all aspects of special projects. The Business Liaison will work closely with management to ensure the scope and direction of each project are in the City’s best interests and on schedule.
Assist with the development and implementation of the City’s work plans for innovation, entrepreneurship, and small businesses. This includes goals, strategies, tasks, and performance benchmarks.
Manage business development grant and loan programs to recruit business prospects and economic opportunities .
Coordinate meetings among City departments, utility companies, and other government entities to address specific business development issues.
Assist with the City’s urban revitalization efforts including affordable housing initiatives, public infrastructure projects, and quality of life initiatives.
Perform small, minority and women's business outreach through targeted marketing and multimedia communication strategies.
Develop and publish program reports on program activities, and outcomes.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, marketing, finance, planning, or related field and
At least three (3) years of professional level experience in economic development, redevelopment, planning, or business and industrial development.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

operational characteristics, services, and activities of an economic development program.
organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
modern principles and practices of program development and administration.
economic development and marketing theory, principles, and practices.
pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Skilled In

methods and techniques of effective report preparation and presentation.
research methods and sources of information regarding economic development.

Ability To

communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
handle a large volume of work and complete assignments within established deadlines.
work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as work independently under general supervision to complete tasks.
work corporately with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
meet mental and physical demands of the job.

Special Requirements

Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

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