Coordinator of Economic Development I - Bureau of Small Businesses

Under general supervision, the Coordinator of Economic Development I is responsible for supporting the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) and other Bureau of Small Business Development (SBD) programs, including managing projects, developing policy regarding neighborhood development, and identifying and obtaining resources and assistance needed for capital development. Additional responsibilities include supporting the expansion, retention, or relocation of new or existing businesses or cultural operations in the City of Chicago, as well as other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
· Works with the Projects Administrator to manage the NOF program, including coordinating with the program administrator, communicating with applicants and stakeholders, program marketing, reporting and data management, data visualization, program evaluation, and compliance
· Collects and analyzes programmatic, land use, zoning, social, and/or economic development data
· Creates and designs reports and visualizations from program data to effectively share information and provide insights for process and policy improvements
· Support and coordinate SBD’s data collection and program reporting
· Supports other SBD initiatives, such as the development of a Legacy Business Program
· Oversees and participates in studies identifying opportunities with the most significant economic development impact for designated areas and programs
· Identifies funding opportunities, sites, and areas for proposed development, expansion projects, or initiatives
· Coordinates planning efforts between department bureaus, City departments, community organizations, sister government agencies, and developers for the purpose of implementing project work plans
· Coordinates and conducts public meetings and project presentations to community groups to promote available Economic Development programs and incentives as well as other City initiatives
· Oversees projects and ensures compliance with scope, budget, and timeline
· Makes policy recommendations and develops appropriate policies, programs, and ordinances to further the goals of revitalizing Chicago’s commercial corridors
· Researches, prepares, and monitors grant applications and other alternative funding sources; administers grant- funded projects for the division; monitors financial grant compliance and prepares grant reimbursement requests
· Develops, implements, and tracks economic development efforts to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the City’s economic development program
Performs other related duties as assigned