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Economic Development Coordinator

The Minnesota Chamber is a statewide organization representing more than 6,300 businesses of all types and sizes – and more than half a million employees – throughout Minnesota. The Chamber works tirelessly for its members; providing one-on-one business services, opportunities to grow their networks and knowledge base, and cultivating an economic environment where businesses stay and grow in our state. A business climate that allows for innovation and forward-thinking leadership will help grow the strength of Minnesota’s economy for generations to come.

FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Economic Development and Research

JOB PURPOSE: 
The Economic Development Coordinator conducts core program activities for Grow Minnesota!, the Chamber’s private sector led business retention and assistance program. Grow Minnesota! is led by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and is operated in collaboration with nearly 90+ local chambers and economic development organizations in Minnesota.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Business assistance and outreach

  1. Conduct one-on-one business retention visits statewide and provide any necessary one-on-one business assistance and follow-up.
  2. Provide one-on-one support and resources to businesses seeking assistance and information
  3. Assist in developing and executing strategies to expand Grow Minnesota!’s business assistance reach and capacity.
  4. Develop and execute strategies to broadly disseminate information on business resources to the Minnesota business community. This includes managing Grow Minnesota!’s business resource guides and online Economic Resources Directory.
  5. Maintain collaborative relationships with key business support organizations.
  6. Represent the Chamber on targeted community and economic development groups, as necessary.

Economic and data analysis

  1. Assist in organizing, analyzing, and reporting on key economic insights gained through Grow Minnesota! visits, surveys, and outreach activities.
  2. Help develop local and regional reports for local Grow Minnesota! partners, assessing trends and insights from their local outreach activities.
  3. Present Grow Minnesota! findings to partners and stakeholders as needed.
  4. Assist in tracking key program metrics, leveraging analytics to improve program outcomes.

Program support, project management and communications

  1. Provide support in the management of the Grow Minnesota! business retention database. Enter data from business visits into database and provide primary technical support.
  2. Manage the Certificate of Origin program, acting as the primary point of contact for inquiries and assistance.
  3. Identify and help implement digital tools and technologies to improve operational efficiencies and maximize program outcomes.
  4. Assist with communications strategies for quarterly publications, partner updates, reports, website, social media, monthly blog, and general marketing and promotion of program.
  5. Assist in the development of stakeholder presentations.
  6. Assist with miscellaneous projects related to both Grow Minnesota! and the Minnesota Chamber.
  7. Abide by the Chamber’s core values of member commitment, professionalism and problem solving and makes consistent best effort to help further the mission of the Chamber.
  8. Other duties and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, public policy/urban planning, non-profit management, public administration, real estate, or other related field of economic development; two years or more of direct experience working within an economic development program; or equivalent, combined relevant experience.
  2. Knowledge of and interest in the development and growth of Minnesota’s economy.
  3. Demonstrated interest, knowledge, and ability to work with the state’s business community and individual businesses. This includes delivering valuable one-on-one assistance to businesses across a wide range of industries, sizes, and circumstances.
  4. Previous experience in project management activities which involve outcome-based results.
  5. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with external businesses and stakeholders, as well as with colleagues throughout all levels of the organization.
  6. Ability to distill complex and technical information into concise, helpful language for businesses and stakeholders.
  7. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  8. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to convert analysis into a clear and convincing presentation.
  9. Ability to work under pressure with short timelines and competing deadlines.
  10. Proficiency in working with large and growing databases of Minnesota companies, such as Hubspot and other customer relationship management tools.
  11. Ability to advance continuous improvements in program tools, systems and activities.
  12. Demonstrated ability to be an effective leader within a team environment.
  13. Understands the business of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and its subsidiaries.
  14. Strong attention to detail, organization and adherence to timelines.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to use the keyboard, computer, and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day.
  • Ability to work at least 40 hours per week, including some evenings; weekends are rare.
  • Ability to use the phone and/or virtual meeting platform for approximately 1-3 hours per day.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

ANNUAL SALARY:
The estimated base pay range for this job is: $53,000-$55,000
Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, etc. and follows the Chamber’s compensation policy.

BENEFITS:

  • The Chamber is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance employees’ professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including:
  • Health insurance: From the first day of employment, Chamber employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical and dental coverage with a portion of the monthly premium subsidized by the Chamber.
  • HSA contribution: Any Chamber employee who is enrolled in one of the Chamber’s qualifying medical plans will automatically receive monthly funds into their Optum Health Savings Account (HSA) to help cover medical expenses throughout the year.
  • 401(k) retirement plan: The Chamber matches up to the first 6% of deferrals of each employee’s 401(k) plan.
  • Competitive annual incentive program based on individual, team and organizational goals met.
  • Hybrid work schedule: The Chamber is proud to support a hybrid work environment with in-office work days established by each department.
  • Paid time off: New employees receive 18 days of PTO per year, increasing to 20 days per year after two years of service. In addition, all employees receive one floating holiday per year.
  • Volunteer time off: All employees receive 1 day of VTO per year in order to engage with local 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in our communities.
  • 100% employer paid parking: The Chamber reimburses employees for any parking expenses incurred when coming into the office.
  • Other benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), voluntary vision plan (employee paid), flexible spending arrangements (FSA), long-term disability coverage, group term life insurance and AD&D, and referral bonuses.

Benefits are subject to change at any time and this information is not intended to explain all provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Candidates should submit their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Katie Klein (kklein@mnchamber.com) by March 16.


The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce values diversity in the workplace and provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

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