Economic Development and Special Projects Coordinator

The Economic Development & Special Projects Coordinator provides assistance to Department Heads on executive level projects.  They will assist with items such as planning, developing and implementing capital plans and budgets across departments, assist with developing and reviewing ordinances and resolutions and codification of the same, will play a key role in the development of the Villages first Strategic Plan and updating of the Villages Zoning ordinances.  This position will report to the Village Administrator and collaborate with department directors.

 Many opportunities exist for the Villages first Economic Development and Special Proejcts Coordinator, including:

• Work as a member of the Village’s executive team and be an integral part of the Village’s success in developing its first Strategic Plan.
• Assist the Public Works Director and Planning Commission with updating the Villages Zoning Ordinances.
• Assist the Village Administrator in reviewing all Village owned properties and develop a plan for the highest and best use of each, which may include lease, sale, or development
• Assist the Human Resources Coordinator with developing a Wellness Program that will be implemented organization wide.
• Assist with the development of Requests for Proposals.
• Take a lead on website content development and assisting the Village Administrator to develop a marketing and rebranding program for the Village.  Additionally, take the lead on coordinating and developing the Villages quarterly resident newsletter.   
• Collaborate with the Kenosha County Housing task force and Kenosha Area Business Alliance to identify opportunities for housing and economic development in Salem Lakes.
• Staff lead for the Villages Economic Development Commission

 For more information, see the complete job posting: voslwi.gov/jobs