Development Associate - Museum jobs in Saint Paul, MN

The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Port Authority’s Development Team, reporting to the Director of Development. In this role, you will assist directors and project managers through site acquisition, due diligence, grant writing and reporting, site development, property management, and project permitting.

The Ideal Fit

You will stand out as a candidate and be successful in this role by demonstrating that you are a self-starter and natural problem solver with a high level of technical and social intelligence. You must be organized, accountable and adaptive, with the ability to execute efficient project coordination. The ideal candidate will be versatile and capable of applying your unique skills to contribute to a variety of Port projects. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise that possess a strong desire to carry out the Port Authority’s mission and work collaboratively with diverse project teams and external partners.

Primary Responsibilities

• Harbor and Riverfront Projects. You will be on the forefront of exciting capital improvement projects, navigating permitting processes, facilitating public bidding, and handling contract procurement for harbor and riverfront initiatives.
• Real Estate Support Services. You will contribute to the success of real estate projects by gathering and analyzing data, handling title research, and supporting lease negotiations.
• Grant Coordination. The Saint Paul Port Authority relies on grant revenue to move economic development projects forward and you will play a key role by contributing to grant writing, ensuring the Port Authority is following all grant requirements, and coordinating grant reporting.
• Business Center Management. You will support the success of Saint Paul businesses by coordinating common area maintenance at Saint Paul Port Authority business centers. This includes regular site visits, oversight of property maintenance budgets, and ensuring an inviting environment at each location.
• Development Team Support. You will play a vital role in key development projects through budget tracking and contract fulfillment.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, construction management, engineering, business, port and terminal management, environmental services, sustainability, public administration, urban planning, or related fields
• 3 years of experience coordinating multiple projects and/or property transactions

Please note: We will consider candidates with a comparable combination of experience and education.

Working at the Saint Paul Port Authority

At the Saint Paul Port Authority, we are a small but mighty team. If you’re interested in wearing multiple hats and working for a fast-paced, results-driven organization, this is the place for you. We believe in work-life balance and flexibility. You will be joined by colleagues who are committed to being collaborative, innovative, and risk-taking, while always working with integrity.

The Saint Paul Port Authority offers a best-in-class benefits package focused on supporting the health and wellness of our employees. This includes generous health and retirement plans and paid time off. Parking in downtown Saint Paul is provided.

The Port Authority is committed to building a diverse team that reflects our community. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*Salary commensurate with education and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person