Economic Development Specialist

City of Wyoming
Wyoming, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/2/2023 CLOSED ON 1/7/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economic Development Specialist position at City of Wyoming?

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The City of Wyoming is seeking a full-time Economic Development Specialist to join the Community and Economic Development Department. This position will work closely with the Director in attracting and supporting businesses and promoting Wyoming’s robust business community.

The specialist position requires an understanding of a variety of programs, policies, processes, and technical systems. Responsibilities include building relationships and developing contacts within the Wyoming business community and with the Chamber of Commerce and identifying resources and deploying programs such as tax abatements to assist business owners interested in investing in the City of Wyoming.

The ideal applicant is comfortable representing the city when meeting with existing and prospective businesses and can assist the public with inquiries related to all aspects of economic development. This is an entry level position with an opportunity to touch all aspects of economic development.

Wyoming is a full-service community offering multiple amenities to its residents. As Michigan’s 14th largest community, Wyoming has a healthy mix of industrial, commercial, and residential property.

The fast-growing West Michigan region boasts award-winning cultural and family activities such as a presidential museum, art and children’s museums, symphony, ballet, and theater, the John Ball Zoo, an AHL hockey team, and High-A baseball team, farmers markets, breweries, restaurants, shopping, parks, hiking and biking trails, beaches, and camping.

This on-site position offers generous employee benefits package including:

Four-day workweek
Paid leave time including holidays, sick, vacation, and personal days
12% employer-paid retirement package which includes a defined contribution plan and a post-employment health plan
Comprehensive health insurance
Dental, vision, and life insurance
Free access to an employee assistance program
Employer commitment to education, training, and development

The City of Wyoming offers a positive, team-oriented culture in pursuit of the mission of Community, Safety, and Stewardship in service to our residents. Please consider joining the hard-working, fun, and supportive Wyoming team.

For more information about the requirements for the position including education and qualifications, click the job description link below.

Do you need any disability-related accommodations or other considerations in the application process? Notify our human resources department upon submitting your application by email at hr_fax@wyomingmi.gov.

The City of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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