HIRING RANGE:  $1,825.96- $2,236.88 Biweekly
FULL SALARY RANGE:   $1,825.96  - $2,647.79 Biweekly

The City:
With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, and quality of life make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone.
 
The City's Mission is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".
 
Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the following values:

• People First – Giving priority to others
• Respect – Treating others with courtesy and dignity
• Integrity – Serving with honesty, trust, and hard work
• Deliver – Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
• Excel – Creating an innovative and improving work environment

The purpose of this position is to assist with responses to requests for information/proposals, project management, and marketing support for the Allen Economic Development Corporation.  Other duties include assisting with special projects, creating reports, managing projects, conducting research, and maintaining records.  This position does not provide direction to other employees.

Essential Functions

• Conducts research, analyzes data, performs impact analysis, and develops special reports for AEDC staff and Board.  Prepares written correspondence for information requests.
• Coordinates and completes RFP questionnaires from regional partners, site consultants, brokers, developers, and prospects by researching and maintaining data on demographics, utilities, education, and community attributes.
• Maintains and updates Allen Economic Development data library by researching and gathering up-to-date information on demographics, workforce statistics, infrastructure, utilities, education, available Allen real estate sites, and other community attributes.
• Assists in developing proactive business recruitment efforts by utilizing data programs for use in lead generation activities.
• Works with various city departments and outside agencies to gather updated information.
• Creates and maintains relevant AEDC files in both electronic and hard files and cooperates with staff members to ensure file libraries are organized and accessible.
• Communicates with real estate inventory services to ensure maintenance of accurate listings of available properties by compiling individual site profiles and gathering marketing flyers and other site-specific documents for each property and producing property maps.
• Assists with AEDC marketing efforts by providing data for website maintenance.  Provides data and creates content to support the AEDC website and other marketing activities.
• Assists with the collection of data to support AEDC corporate recruitment efforts, the AEDC Business Retention and Expansion program, the AEDC Compliance Program, and other business development efforts.
• Assists in staffing AEDC booths at special events by setting up equipment, answering public questions, and providing presentations.
• Collaborates with AEDC staff on research needs by proactively seeking out data that is beneficial in assisting the organization and departments meet their goals.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience
 Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
 

• Bachelor's degree plus one (1) year of relevant work experience

Education must be related to a field such as finance, real estate, economics, or business. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification and Other Requirements
Valid Class C Driver's License.
Preference for GIS Systems experience (i.e. ESRI), experience managing commercial real estate, and/or direct experience in economic development or related program. 

Overall Physical Strength Demands
Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.