Executive Director of Helotes Economic Development Corporation

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Helotes Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) is a Type B corporation. It was established under Section 4B of the Texas Development Corporation Act of 1979.

The Executive Director of the Helotes Economic Development Corporation (HEDC or EDC) performs a variety of administrative, technical, and professional work in the preparation and implementation of economic and community development plans, programs, and services. This full-time position reports to the Helotes Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors and is responsible for working closely with the City of Helotes Administrator and staff, and Helotes City Council Members in promoting the economic and community development interests within Helotes. This position also manages the Business Center, which provides executive office suites for rent to entrepreneurs and companies.

Essential Job Functions :

• Develops and presents the HEDC Annual Budget and proposed projects to the Board of Directors and to City Council for approval. Provides monthly reports to the EDC Board and City Council.
• Develops and implement the HEDC Strategic Plan consistent with community goals and Board direction.
• Identifies, evaluates, and pursues projects and opportunities that foster new business development, creation of new jobs, and economic diversification.
• Negotiates agreements, contracts, and development incentives in compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Coordinates a business retention program that promotes the expansion, and retention of local businesses.
• Manages all operations of the Helotes Business Center. Operations include onboarding and offboarding of small business tenants, negotiating lease terms, establishing payment method, contract management, and ensuring the services as well as facility allow the small business tenants to operate effectively.
• Plans, manages, and executes economic development projects, including infrastructure improvements, business incentives, and property development.
• Contacts and markets the community to outside agencies and enterprises. (i.e., private investors, developers, commercial brokers / realtors etc.); conducts tours of commercial sites and available facilities; gathers business related data and demographics.
• Manages preparations for monthly EDC Board meetings, special board meeting(s), and strategic planning, as well as meeting follow-up.
• Develops and implements projects, recommendations, economic analyses, incentive analysis, and proposes policy changes for consideration by the EDC Board of Directors in keeping with Board directives, the EDC's Articles, Bylaws and Mission, in keeping with the City, State, and Federal laws as applicable.
• Monitors and manages financial performance of the EDC. Manages the organization's budget, upwards of $2 million for operational needs plus reserves. Provides analysis of revenue and expenses to anticipate and propose changes / alterations in the EDC's best interest.
• Assists in the development and management of the EDC budget, including all contracts; accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the preparation of financial statements; and maintains a cash flow projection.
• Acts as a primary liaison with City Administrator's Office, other City departments, and community partners on behalf of EDC.
• Collaborates with City staff and leadership for strategies, planning, and is an active member of the Development Review Team.
• Provides information and / or makes presentations to boards, city council, civic groups, businesses, individuals, and the general public on economic development issues, programs, services, and plans.
• Builds and maintains relationships with city staff, elected officials, local businesses, chambers of commerce, educational institutions, and regional partners.
• Networks and build relationships with the business community. Works to recruit new businesses to Helotes.
• Collaborates with other outside resources, organizations, and commercial real estate representatives to attract new businesses and to assist with expansion of existing businesses.
• Negotiates vendor contracts for service with the approval of the EDC Board and monitors contract compliance.
• Ensures that orders and resolutions of the Board are carried into effect.
• Manages the development and oversight of the HEDC and Visit Helotes websites; including design and content.
• Develops integrated marketing strategies and manages the execution of brand marketing activities.
• Creates, selects, and prepares content for digital media across all platforms (e.g. online websites, Facebook, Instagram).
• Content development for videos, press releases, and printed marketing material.
• Partners with the City of Helotes to sponsor and host events.
• Promotes Old Town Helotes as a destination for visitors to Helotes.
• Manages, in conjunction with City Secretary and legal counsel, the provision of open records request responses.
• Serves as a member of economic development groups or organizations that promote economic and community development at the local or state levels; attends professional development workshops and conferences to stay abreast of and advises the Board on economic trends and development diversification.
• Supervises other HEDC professional staff members.

EDUCATION AND BASIC REQUIREMENTS

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The Director must have significant knowledge, skills and / or abilities in :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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