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Summary:

• Position Summary:
• As a member of the Lancaster City Alliance LCA team, the Economic Development Manager will play a key role in advancing economic development and driving positive outcomes in the City of Lancaster by providing direct support to small businesses and real estate developers, among others, through the delivery of relevant expertise and vital financial assistance tools. The Economic Development Manager will aid in the administration of, and provide critical logistical support for, critical data collection and the successful implementation of Lancaster City Alliance’s various economic development programs.
• Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties:
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the organization’s key economic development programs and an ability to communicate the programs’ guidelines and requirements to prospective applicants.
• Work closely with the President and Director of Community and Economic Development to facilitate the implementation of Building On Strength, the Lancaster City Alliance developed and led Economic Development Strategic Plan for the City of Lancaster, to include coordination with plan stakeholders and advisory groups; management of data collection and measuring of implementation progress; business recruitment, outreach, and retention; supporting the advancement of real estate development projects; and other relevant activities.

• Manage the organization’s key economic development programs including the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone CRIZ Program, Keystone Innovation Zone KIZ Program, Downtown Investment District, and Façade Improvement Grant Program under the leadership of the Director of Community and Economic Development.

• • Provide direct administrative support for the CRIZ Program, including promoting the programs, processing of application fees, and collecting application materials, etc.
• Manage the Keystone Innovation Zone KIZ Program, including recruiting new businesses to participate and assisting participating businesses with compliance.
• Collaborate with the Community Engagement Manager to manage the Façade Improvement Grant Program, including management and tracking of projects and accounting support to include processing of matching funds and payments to contractors.
• Serve as key liaison on the team providing direct support to small businesses.
• Lead small business retention efforts.
• Serve as primary lead working with prospective small businesses looking to locate in the City, working as a liaison between the business and property owners real estate brokers to find commercial space and coordinating access to financial resources.
• Provide direct management of the CRIZ Small Business Financial Assistance Program, by assisting applicants with navigating the application process.
• The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
• Work with Director of Community and Economic Development and Director of Communications to develop promotional materials for the organization’s key economic development programs, including development of written content narrative.
• Maintain and frequently update Lancaster City Alliance’s existing inventory of property ownership, uses, and vacancies for Downtown and the City’s Commercial Hubs.
• Establish, build, and maintain close working relationships with community contacts, business and property owners, commercial real estate brokers, government officials, economic development partner organizations, and others to advance economic development efforts to maintain Lancaster City Alliance’s reputation as a “trusted steward.”
• Assist with leading, managing, and coordinating, as needed, activities for the organization’s advisory and action-oriented groups including, but not limited to, Banker’s Briefings, Finance Squad, and City Transportation Roundtable.
• Other duties as assigned.
  Responsibilities:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, economic development, banking finance real estate development, community development, and or a related field.
• At least three 3 years of relevant experience in, and a solid understanding of urban planning, financing, economic development, real estate development, urban planning, and or a related field.
• Experience working with the general public, and experience working with or for government a plus.
• Experience in program administration project management, including planning, budgeting, and marketing.
• Strong writing skills for correspondence, program marketing materials, and other documents.
• Understanding of basic finance and economics principles.
• Research and data collection management capabilities.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Masters Degree a plus.
• Understanding of small business needs.
• Ability to communicate complex information concepts to the general public.
• Ability to lead discussions meetings as necessary.
• Spanish speaking skills a plus, but not required.
• GIS experience a plus.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law

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