TITLE: Community Development Director DEPARTMENT: Oscoda Township Community Development WAGE CLASS: SALARIED SALARY RANGE: $48,000 TO $55,000 ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: Oscoda’s strategic advantage is a high quality of life for those who enjoy outdoor and waterfront activities and low cost of housing. It is a well-known vacation destination that thousands of families flock to every summer. It has a traditional downtown that is steps away from Lake Huron and ripe for reinvestment. In addition to sandy beaches, Oscoda is home to the Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Authority (OWAA) and a number of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) and manufacturing businesses with numerous employment opportunities. The airport also has numerous additional sites for prospective companies. VISION STATEMENT: The Vision Statement puts forth an aspirational goal for what Oscoda should be in the next ten years. It covers the desired appearance and functionality of the community. By 2034, Oscoda Township will be a more thriving, safe, and energetic community with an active inter-generational economy. It will fully use and modernize its infrastructure and maximize its resources, both financial and natural, to create a local economy that serves its residents. Oscoda Township will be a preferred place for residents, businesses, and tourists to invest and be a part of. In partnership with neighboring communities, it will work for the betterment of the region.

MISSION STATEMENT The Mission Statement for Oscoda puts forth the Oscoda Township government's role in helping make the Vision Statement a reality. The Charter Township of Oscoda is the government entity responsible for creating the environment to improve the quality of life for its residents and opportunities for its businesses to thrive. It creates and maintains the organizational and physical infrastructure of the community to engage residents and help its businesses continually adjust to the ever-changing economic climate. The Township is a steward of the public trust, administrator of responsive and efficient government, and a champion of transparency that works to serve and protect its citizens. GENERAL PURPOSE: This position is responsible for providing leadership, general administrative direction, and support to the EIC, including any related entities established to implement development projects. These responsibilities include but are not limited to, overseeing and coordinating the implementation of the Corridor Improvement Authority and Tax Increment Financing Plan, organizing marketing, promotion, recruitment, and retention strategies for businesses within the corridor, and related organizational, administration, and coordination of related duties. Under the guidance of the Economic Improvement Committee, the Community Development Director oversees and manages the development of the business district, including obtaining and administering State and Federal grant funds and adherence to various local, state, and federal guidelines. The Director serves as staff support to various Boards, Commissions, and Committees as assigned by the EIC Board. The Community Development Director is responsible for building and maintaining positive working relationships and acting as a liaison between business owners, the EIC, and the Township. Much of the work of the Community Development Director is focused on organizing strong working committees and task forces to complete specific goals and objectives by following the Redevelopment Ready Communities Guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Maintain a high level of visibility for the business corridor

• Act as an advocate for quality business corridor improvements, development, and businesses

• Foster cooperation among and serve as a bridge between all entities involved in corridor enhancement and the EIC and citizens of Oscoda Township

• Lobby for projects, improvements, and actions that will benefit the business corridor

• Engaging the public in the corridor enhancement effort and their ownership and involvement in the future of the Township

• Motivate business owners, property owners, and investors to make necessary improvements in a quality and visual manner

• Work cooperatively with all appropriate departments of the Township, the Visitors and Convention Bureau, the Chamber of Commerce, and other local groups involved in improving the Township

• Coordinate the work of the EIC and any committee or task forces that are formed

• Represent the EIC at meetings, regional forums, commerce associations, and professional organizations

• Develop and implement an effective marketing promotion, recruitment, and retention program for the downtown

• Develop, refine, and assist in the implementation of long- and short-range plans for the business corridor with various Township departments, including the adopted TIF plans

• Identify other physical improvements needed in the business corridor, and assist in identifying funding sources

• Organize and implement various façade and other improvement programs with local financial institutions and other potential funding sources

• Assist in the organization of various promotional activities such as joint promotions, advertising campaigns, sales events, street sales, corridor activities, seasonal displays, decorations, planting flowers, etc.

• Coordinate joint efforts such as common store hours and window displays

• Conduct inspections of all areas of the business corridor district, including main streets, side streets, sidewalks, parking lots, alleys, green spaces, and pocket parks, in partnership with Dept. of Public Works staff.

Supervision Received:

Work is performed under the general direction of the Township Superintendent. The position will work closely with staff assisting with community development, including the Township Superintendent, the Planning and Zoning Department, The Township Engineer, and other Township offices that assist in development.

Administrative Duties:

• Serve as administrator of the EIC, including attendance at all EIC meetings, committee meetings, and other activities

• Direct the overall management of the EIC, including member supervision, as appropriate

• Maintain records, including preparation and distribution of agendas and related documents

• Develop budgets in coordination with the Township Superintendent

• Prepare such annual reports and State reports as required

• Maintain an understanding of various regulatory and legislative issues of interest to the EIC

• Coordinate various business corridor maintenance issues such as sidewalk snow-clearing, spring clean-up activities, ongoing maintenance of street trees, lights, planters, sidewalks, and the maintenance of other corridor improvements

Peripheral Duties:

• Attend various staff and other meetings.

• Various office and administrative tasks.

• Other duties as assigned by the Economic Improvement Committee.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting

• Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching

• Clear oral and written communication

• Ability to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds

• Physical ability to safely move about and conduct work in various indoor and outdoor locations

• Ability to withstand varied weather conditions, temperature changes, traffic hazards, and varying noise levels

Education/ Qualifications:

The EIC is seeking a candidate with a pro-active, market-driven, entrepreneurial approach to development, with the ability to work with minimal supervision, the ability to develop a rapport with highly independent individuals within the business community, real estate community, public sector, and community at large, with the ability to assume a highly visible position as advocate for the business corridor, with a management style that motivates and fosters cooperation, and the ability to communicate well through public speaking and written reports, with an understanding of successful and contemporary approaches to the economic enhancement of older business corridors.

Preferred minimum qualifications:

• Three or more years of progressively responsible experience working economic development, revitalization, and tax increment financing

• High level of oral and written communication skills

• High level of quantitative analysis skills

• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs

• Knowledge and ability to utilize various incentive programs to implement development in the corridor

• Knowledge and willingness to utilize various social and electronic media to communicate with businesses and customers of the business corridor

• Ability to communicate regularly with all businesses in the corridor to address concerns and implement policies to benefit businesses

The description above is intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and/or requirements of the job change. The Charter Township of Oscoda is an ADA EOE employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Oscoda, MI 48750: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person