Job Application - Greater Omaha Chamber Of Commerce

1.     Prepare customized responses to our client’s Requests for Proposals to position Greater Omaha for successful business locations. Activities to achieve success include:

a)     Identifying appropriate building and site solutions for the project, preparing incentive summaries and estimates of benefits, developing business climate comparisons and community profile information, identifying training and other human resource connections, and coordinating information from multiple sources into a comprehensive response.

b)     Working with our external partners (NDED, IEDA, utility partners, real estate brokers, local officials), to gather and submit information for each project.

c)     Working with our internal partners (business intelligence, regional partners, workforce and leadership) to gather required data for responses.

2.     Manage relationships and lead regular contact with prospective client companies throughout the sales process to fulfill the needs of the client as they move through their site selection process.  Manage multiple projects at one time.

3.     Lead the weekly Economic Development Project Stand-Up meeting to ensure projects are moving forward; keeping team members on track entering project activity into the Chamber’s CRM system, logging notes and client site/community visits into the system. Confirm the team is staying connected with their projects throughout the sales and site selection process.

4.     Coordinate and lead prospect site visits to include community overview and tour, real estate tours: interviews with existing employers, educational institutions and other pertinent service providers, and meetings with government officials, utility providers and other resources as required by the client.

5.     Conduct business retention and expansion visits on a weekly basis with an emphasis on identifying potential expansion project.  Conduct appropriate follow-up to facilitate growth and address any issues identified.

6.     Coordinate on an annual basis updates to the Economic Development team’s templates, RFP resource materials and marketing materials. This may include data templates, executive summary, incentives brochure, PowerPoints, and other collateral material. Work with the Chamber’s Business Intelligence and Marketing teams to produce these updates and materials.

7.     Manage the Site and Building Development Fund (SBDF) application, reporting and close-out process for SBDF grants received for Douglas County businesses utilizing the NDED portal.

8.     Conduct an annual project review and analysis to identify market demand and trends by sector. Prepare report and present findings to interested parties.

9.     Assist in the identification of potential sites that could be controlled and taken through the GO! Ready Virtual Shovel-Ready Site Program.  Manage the process for Douglas County sites and help guide the County EDC Partners through the due diligence process.  Review submitted GO Ready applications and supporting due diligence for program approval. Market the GO Ready sites to potential end-users. 

10.  Assist with special projects as required, including potential projects within the Urban Core, North and South Omaha.

11.  Provide input and assist the Public Policy team with economic development related legislation as requested.

12.  Manage the Chamber’s Ag Council and work with the Ag Council Chair to hold regularly scheduled meetings. Assist in recruiting potential speakers or prospective council members who could benefit from engagement with the Ag Council. Help champion initiatives within the agriculture industry as needed.  Be the in-house “industry expert” in agriculture and biotechnology to serve as a resource for the Chamber.

13.  Support selected Targeted Advisory Groups as assigned. 

14.  Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Support and participate in Business Attraction efforts to include industry conferences, marketing trips and hosted events as required.

2.     Provide effective, professional communication in a timely manner.

3.     Demonstrate inclusive business practices by operating with quality services for all staff, all members, vendors and community partners.

4.     Demonstrate next-step thinking and accountability when performing daily business operations and tasks.

5.     Prepare and present public presentations on economic development.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:

All expenditures require approval of Vice President Economic Development

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed should be representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and related work experience

1.     Secondary education degree in business, economic development, community development or other related field is strongly preferred.

2.     Minimum of seven years in economic development preferred. Significant work history in community development, planning, or transferable skills/history is a must.

Certifications, Licenses, Designations

Valid Driver’s License

Other Skills and Qualifications

1.     Proficient in use of Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and PowerPoint.

2.     Exposure to and/or experience with GIS based websites.

3.     Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects with short deadlines.

4.     Excellent attention to detail.

5.     Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills (written and oral).

6.     Team environment player.

7.     Strong marketing and negotiation skills.

Physical Demands

1. Office environment.  Frequent walking, standing and sitting.

2. Ability to lift, pull or push up to 15lbs.

3. Ability to drive and/or provide own transportation.