POSITION DESCRIPTION

The City presents an exciting opportunity for a n Economic Development Coordinator to p lan, develop, organize, manage, and evaluate economic development activities within the City .

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, relationship builder, p roject manager , and critical thinker.

What will you do in this position?

Work closely with business owners, property managers, and others to facilitate business recruitment, retention, and expansion;

Provide staff leadership to and participate in various economic development boards, chambers, and commissions.

Responsible for project management of the City?s Pop Shops and other economic development program s.

Project manager for the City?s Economic Vitality Initiative, which is defined by the Council?s 2040 Vision , Economic Vitality focus area.

A successful candidate in this position will :

B e a strong communicator, engaging meaningfully with individuals from all backgrounds and points of view, and collaborating effectively .

Proactively build partnerships with community, business, and professional groups.

Be a critical thinker to prepare data relevant to the City?s economic development and use the data to help inform the economic development activities.

To read the full job description and review the minimum qualifications, click here .

Recruitment information :

Applications accepted through 5 : 00 PM on Tuesday, April 30.

First round of interview : Week of May 6 or early in the week of May 13.

We are committed to being a safe, equitable , and inclusive workplace and community.

The City of Bothell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants .

Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people?

s lives . The City of Bothell recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds . We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger .

If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please send an email to hrhelpdesk@bothellwa.gov.

To learn more about the City of Bothell?s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage.

Why Bothell?

Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community.

We encourage professional growth and for employees to ?think outside the box ?. We value work-life balance and provide paid vacation and sick leave benefits.

We offer ample time off including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays. As an employee, you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for you and your family.

We also offer life and disability insurance, state pension and deferred compensation for retirement. Commute trip reduction, alternative work schedules, flexible work environment, and hybrid work options are available when appropriate .

The City of Bothell creates an environment that supports wellness practices which enhance the quality of life for City employees, and encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program.

As a result, the City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.

Last updated : 2024-04-24