Join an award-winning team of professionals set out to transform the historic core of Lake Wales. The City is hiring a CRA Coordinator to maintain various programs, track metrics and conduct ceremonial events.
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GENERAL PURPOSE
Administers programs for the Community Redevelopment Agency. Performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical and professional work in the preparation and implementation of the goals and objectives of the Community Redevelopment Agency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administers redevelopment and revitalization programs within the Community Redevelopment District.
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with existing businesses to encourage business retention and expansion projects.
Assists in conducting comprehensive studies of Redevelopment data.
Assists Community Redevelopment Agency Board in developing short and long range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
Coordinates activities of volunteers, non-profit organizations, consultants, and governmental agencies. Prepares applications to secure funds from available state or federal grant or loan programs.
Assists with the development of the annual CRA operating budget.
Oversees, annually reviews, and periodically updates the CRA’s economic development incentives programs.
Promotes the City as both business-friendly and sustainable community.
Directs and manages business attractions and outreach marketing strategies.