ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Are you energized by helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into action, connecting businesses with the resources they need to succeed, and creating a place where people feel welcome the moment they walk through the door? The City of Surprise is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organized and service-minded Economic Development Coordinator to help bring Spark Surprise, our entrepreneurship, small business and workforce development hub, to life every day! This highly visible, hands-on role is perfect for someone who loves working with people, building relationships, solving problems and making things happen. From helping a first-time entrepreneur find their next step and connecting an established business with resources, to coordinating job fairs, workshops, networking events and community partnerships, no two days at Spark are exactly alike. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment, believe exceptional customer service matters, and would be excited to help businesses and people succeed in Surprise, we'd love to hear from you!

SUMMARY

The Economic Development (ED) Coordinator supports the daily operations, programming, and customer experience of Spark Surprise, the City of Surprise's entrepreneurship, small business, and workforce development hub. The Spark Surprise-based ED Coordinator serves as a primary point of contact for businesses, entrepreneurs, job seekers, partners, and visitors; coordinates programs, events, workforce initiatives, and facility operations; supports business retention and expansion activities; and connects customers with City and regional resources. The position requires exceptional customer service, initiative, organization, relationship-building and follow-through to help ensure Spark Surprise remains a welcoming, responsive and highly visible resource for the Surprise business community. Incumbents must have the ability and willingness to travel occasionally and work outside of normal business hours as needed to meet the needs of the position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, economic development, communications, hospitality, marketing, event management, or a related field, and three or more years of progressively responsible experience in customer-facing service, business assistance, economic development, small business or entrepreneurship support, program coordination, event management, hospitality, community engagement, or a related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background screening
• Education and Experience Verification
• E-Verify

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.

The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information,