2026)

City of Seguin•Seguin, TX

3d•$45

About The Position

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PAY GROUP: 24 City of Seguin Pay Schedules SUMMARY OF POSITION : Supports Economic Development operations for the City of Seguin and the Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) by working under the direction of the Director of Economic Development/SEDC Executive Director, and with other staff, in planning and implementing economic development activities to include business retention and expansion programming, marketing and recruitment initiatives, and other required administrative functions. EXAMPLES OF WORK : Essential Duties Works in partnership with all economic development staff to implement the strategic framework identified within the City of Seguin and SEDC Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Works with the Director of Economic Development/SEDC Executive Director to develop and implement a robust business and expansion program for the City of Seguin that includes regular contact, meetings, tours, surveys, and other cooperative activities with local businesses. Works with the Director of Economic Development on the negotiation, structure and administration of incentive agreements including Chapter 380/381 Agreements, Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Agreements, and Performance Agreements. Works with the Director of Economic Development on evaluating the development of potential properties and assists in the coordination of land use planning, zoning, and infrastructure improvements to support business growth. Assists with development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive economic development strategies and policies that support the City's long-term growth and fiscal sustainability. Works cooperatively with Workforce Development Manager to manage, maintain, and implement the City of Seguin and SEDC's business retention, expansion, and workforce development initiatives Works in partnership with all economic development staff to provide responsive, thorough, and quality assistance to existing and prospective businesses, community stakeholders, elected leaders, other City departments, and the public. Cultivates relationships with existing and prospective business owners and managers, corporate executives, real estate brokers, and developers Coordinates administration of SEDC Board meetings, including but not limited to, posting of agendas, assembly of agenda packets, board communication, and meeting logistics. Works with the Director of Economic Development/SEDC Executive Director in budget preparation activities; monitors and coordinates budget information for budget preparation activities; assists in monitoring budget expenditures. Represents the City of Seguin and the SEDC on lead generation and marketing activities/events with periodic overnight travel required. In absence of the Director of Economic Development/SEDC Executive Director, coordinates scheduled activities in order to maintain administrative continuity and provide backup support to the SEDC Board of Directors and other stakeholders. Other Important Duties Observes all safety rules and procedures; and Performs such other duties as may be assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES : Knowledge and understanding of: Business retention and expansion program operations, public agency administrative operations, principles of economic and business development, economic development recruitment and marketing strategies, other economic development programs, available local state and federal incentives, public relations, research and analysis of data relevant to economic development; financial analysis, municipal budgeting techniques, current qualitative and quantitative research applications, tools and methodologies. Demonstrated ability to: Build professional business relationships with local business owners, managers, and stakeholders; speak publicly and make detailed presentations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; work with diverse community interest groups; interpret economic data and compile such data into reports; generate standard financial reports. Ability to: Utilize standard Microsoft Office software: i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; utilize research and analytical tools, manage and organize multiple projects; interpret economic development data and compile such data into reports; conduct research; work independently and creatively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with SEDC Board of Directors, other city employees, officials, regional economic development partners and the general public, work flexible hours and have the ability to travel out of town for trade shows, conferences, and to targeted markets to generate leads.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of: Business retention and expansion program operations, public agency administrative operations, principles of economic and business development, economic development recruitment and marketing strategies, other economic development programs, available local state and federal incentives, public relations, research and analysis of data relevant to economic development; financial analysis, municipal budgeting techniques, current qualitative and quantitative research applications, tools and methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to: Build professional business relationships with local business owners, managers, and stakeholders; speak publicly and make detailed presentations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; work with diverse community interest groups; interpret economic data and compile such data into reports; generate standard financial reports.
Ability to: Utilize standard Microsoft Office software: i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; utilize research and analytical tools, manage and organize multiple projects; interpret economic development data and compile such data into reports; conduct research; work independently and creatively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with SEDC Board of Directors, other city employees, officials, regional economic development partners and the general public, work flexible hours and have the ability to travel out of town for trade shows, conferences, and to targeted markets to generate leads.
Bachelor's degree in related field with minimum of three years' experience working in economic development preferred; or Five years' experience in municipal government, business development, public relations, marketing or related area.
Appropriate Texas driver's license or available alternate means of transportation.
Completion of an IEDC accredited Basic Economic Development Course.

Nice To Haves

IEDC Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) preferred.

Responsibilities

Works in partnership with all economic development staff to implement the strategic framework identified within the City of Seguin and SEDC Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
Works with the Director of Economic Development/SEDC Executive Director to develop and implement a robust business and expansion program for the City of Seguin that includes regular contact, meetings, tours, surveys, and other cooperative activities with local businesses.
Works with the Director of Economic Development on the negotiation, structure and administration of incentive agreements including Chapter 380/381 Agreements, Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Agreements, and Performance Agreements.
Works with the Director of Economic Development on evaluating the development of potential properties and assists in the coordination of land use planning, zoning, and infrastructure improvements to support business growth.
Assists with development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive economic development strategies and policies that support the City's long-term growth and fiscal sustainability.
Works cooperatively with Workforce Development Manager to manage, maintain, and implement the City of Seguin and SEDC's business retention, expansion, and workforce development initiatives
Works in partnership with all economic development staff to provide responsive, thorough, and quality assistance to existing and prospective businesses, community stakeholders, elected leaders, other City departments, and the public.
Cultivates relationships with existing and prospective business owners and managers, corporate executives, real estate brokers, and developers
Coordinates administration of SEDC Board meetings, including but not limited to, posting of agendas, assembly of agenda packets, board communication, and meeting logistics.
Works with the Director of Economic Development/SEDC Executive Director in budget preparation activities; monitors and coordinates budget information for budget preparation activities; assists in monitoring budget expenditures.
Represents the City of Seguin and the SEDC on lead generation and marketing activities/events with periodic overnight travel required.
In absence of the Director of Economic Development/SEDC Executive Director, coordinates scheduled activities in order to maintain administrative continuity and provide backup support to the SEDC Board of Directors and other stakeholders.
Observes all safety rules and procedures
Performs such other duties as may be assigned