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6.c.
TCEDC Agenda
Meeting Date:
03/15/2023
creation of a new Economic Development Project Manager position, pursuant to direction received during the February 15 Strategic Planning meeting.
Submitted For:
Kristin Edwards
Submitted By:
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development
Department:
Economic Development
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Discussion and possible action regarding the creation of a new Economic Development Project Manager position, pursuant to direction received during the February 15 Strategic Planning meeting.
BACKGROUND
The Economic Development Action Plan created in 2022 under Strategy 2 (Execute Effectively) includes a goal of hiring one additional full-time staff member to the City’s economic development department. Specifically, the EDC discussed this staff member serving as a Project Manager, able to assist with a variety of tasks and projects under the direction of the Economic Development Director.
Specifically, the essential functions outlined in the draft job description include:
1. Assists the Economic Development Director with tasks related to the Texas City Economic Development Corporation including the development programs, budgets, meetings, agendas, events and marketing;
2. Assist with background research/analysis on contract development, development agreements, incentives, property acquisitions, and sales;
3. Assists in the implementation of Texas City’s Strategic Plan for Economic Development, with emphasis on the development of a Business Incubator and outreach to potential users;
4. Coordinates economic development initiatives/special projects including (but not limited to) recruitment of new businesses to 6th Street, development/renovations of 6th street, Governor’s Office prospect leads, Small Business Week, and special events;
5. Researches economic development issues, projects, and property sales and purchases;
6. Supports existing businesses and industry, coordinating recruitment and retention efforts and developing new campaigns/ideas for expansion;
7. Prepares content for the City’s Economic Development website and associated social media outlets, facilitating external communication and engagement;
8. Assists in the development, implementation and coordination of policies and procedures in Economic Development;
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.
When the item was discussed during the EDC Strategic Planning workshop on February 15, 2023, the members were supportive of hiring the new staff member as soon as possible, ideally during FY2023.
ANALYSIS
Authorize approval the new position of Economic Development Project Manager for the current Fiscal Year (FY 2023).
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
Attachments
ED Project Manager - Job description
Resolution
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