Community Development Coordinator

Job Duties

Job Summary

The Community Development Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the County’s economic development division, housing programs, commercial zoning inquiries and redevelopment consistent with Sherburne County, its Economic Development Authority (EDA) and its Housing and Redevelopment Authority’s (HRA) goals and policies through implementation, planning, marketing, and research to strengthen and broaden industrial, commercial, retail, and housing sectors. Implementation includes aiding business recruitment, retention and expansion, supporting redevelopment, promoting new housing investment, assisting with land use and zoning reviews and administering programs. The Coordinator is responsible for creating and maintaining information resources and databases and preparing reports and analysis.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Learn more about our workplace culture and a brief overview of our employee benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Administration/Economic Development

Understands the basic functions and responsibilities of expanding businesses and attends and participates in economic development expansion meetings.

Facilitate monthly County EDA meetings and serve as the Executive Director of the County EDA.

Prepare reports and deliver presentations to the County Board and other external groups to provide information and encourage use of services.

Receives and responds to requests for information.

Composes documents, reports and maintains records and databases of business prospects and contacts.

Prepares information packets including economic, statistical, financial, population, growth, demographic, zoning regulations and other information for dissemination to potential businesses.

Initiates planning, research, and marketing efforts to attract new business and industry and assist with expansion.

Assists potential new businesses in site analysis, including demographics, tax impacts, fees, development policies and procedures, zoning requirements and related information.

Assists with pursuing and securing external funding sources including grant and loan programs.

Supports development-related activities of other departments.

Regular and reliable attendance according to the department’s work schedule.

Planning and Zoning

Assists in the review of project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations and standards, adequacy of applications for permits, and compliance with approved plans.

Assist with land use, zoning reviews, solid waste permit program administration and public policy implementation.

Assists in researching, drafting, and rewriting existing zoning and solid waste code processes utilized to address various citizen issues.

Manages Solid Waste Septic Loan and Grant programs.

Attends and assists in the preparation of countywide solid waste recycling and zoning public events.

Housing Programs

Assists in the preparation, updating and implementation of various community development and housing plans.

Administers, researches, implements, and provides education for housing initiatives and strategies, including grant programs.

Marketing/Communication

Build relationships with residents, local boards, developers, and community partners through meetings and workshops.

Creates, designs, distributes, and maintains marketing materials for promotion of economic development and available commercial and industrial land.

Creates content and maintains the Economic Development page of the County website and social media platforms.

Develops and maintains contact lists.

Ensures the County goals and vision are consistently and successfully communicated to the public.

Develops and maintains a strong and productive relationship with both print and electronic media outlets.

Represent the County, HRA, and EDA at events, conferences, trade shows, and expos, which may involve overnight and out-of-state travel.

Performs other essential job duties.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Must be able to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work. May involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 10 pounds).

Work is normally performed in an office environment but will involve travel for meetings and events. Headaches, eyestrain and other related occupational hazards reflect the most common potential for injury in the office.

Minimum Education Required

Four-year degree in Economic Development, Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Administration, or related field;

Minimum Experience Required

Three (3) years’ experience in economic development, business development, community development, marketing, or related field; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Requires a valid MN driver’s license.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$94,390.00 - $119,059.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55330

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

2026-01765

Job Benefits

Sherburne County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical (employee, employee + spouse, employee + child(ren), or family coverage). Monthly premiums for Employee only coverage are covered 100% by the county.

County Contributions to VEBA and HSA plans

Employer paid $25,000 Term Life Policy

Optional Benefits:

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Additional Supplemental Life Insurance for self, spouse and child(ren)

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care Reimbursement and/or Dependent Care Reimbursement Account)

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Care Insurance

Deferred Compensation Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Paid Time Off accrual of 21 days to start, increasing up to a maximum of 33 days per year.

12 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

On-Site Well@Work Clinic available to Sherburne County Employees and Dependents covered under our plan.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Public Employees Retirement (PERA)