The purpose of this position is to provide professional support for Midlothian Economic Development (MED), a Texas non-profit industrial development corporation and separate entity from the City of Midlothian, through project development, research and analysis, content management, and recruitment efforts relating to business development for MED.

• Assists with creating and distributing community information; develops and maintains relationships with external partners including city departments, utility providers, commercial real estate professionals, and other partner organizations; relaying local infrastructure and development information; and presenting information to stakeholders. 
• Creates and produces print and digital materials that will be shared with stakeholders, site selectors, and the MED board of directors.
• Maintains digital media content, email communication, and responds to requests for information. 
• Conducts research, creates and maintain databases, analyzes data, reviews complex documents, and provides an educated and progressive perspective and information relating to economic development. Including proactive initiatives and efforts to support MED's initiatives by acting as a contributing member of the department and reporting directly to the MED CEO. 
• Project Development: Meticulously crafts responses to project requests from multiple entities including corporations, governmental offices, and marketing partners, requiring effective collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Research & Analysis: Conducts continuous comprehensive analysis of diverse data sources relating to labor, real estate, infrastructure, and economic data.
• Report Generation: Creates detailed internal and external reports which may be accomplished by merging written and graphical representation skills. 
• Content Management & Recruitment Follow-Up: Works with our content management system and oversees MED's recruitment follow-up system ensuring effective communication and engagement with potential partners and stakeholders.
• All other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED equivalent, is required.
A bachelor's degree or two (2) years of experience is required.
Bachelor’s degree in economics, public administration, urban planning, real estate development, business, or a related field from an accredited college or university will be considered.
Two (2) years of experience in data analytics, economic development, business or public administration, urban planning, real estate, marking, law, or related fields will be considered. This position normally performs the duty assignment after receiving guidance as to the desired end result, which requires the ability to problem solve independently. The following is required and must be possessed by incumbent:

• Ability to regularly interact with others and exchange and receive of information, providing effective and tactful customer service, and work independently with a high level of discretion.
• Knowledge of and ability to correctly interpret, explain, and apply laws, rules, operations, practices, procedures, regulations, and policies. 
• Advanced ability to interact with people in a professional and congenial manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Advanced ability to be organized and have efficient management of time and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to utilize telephone, computers and applicable software daily. 
• Proficient working with Mac operating system, ability to comprehend and implement a range of software tools, particularly Microsoft Office 365 for research, analysis, and presenting information. 
• Advanced skill level in data entry and preparing accurate reports.
• Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, effective, and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow instructions, and perform work accurately and thoroughly which requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously under time pressures and deadlines.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.