Business Engagement Coordinator

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Business Engagement Coordinator

Village of Romeoville, IL

Job Title: Business Engagement Coordinator

Job Location: Village Hall, 1050 W Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL 60446

Salary: $80,699.86

Salary Range: $80,699.86 - $108,944.86

Hours: Monday - Friday from 8 am - 4 pm with some evenings and weekends required.

Benefits:

We offer great benefits for staff, including Blue Cross and Blue Shield medical insurance at 12% of the employee cost, and free dental and vision insurance. Also, we offer a pension through IMRF, Life & AD&D coverage, FSA, HSA, 457 deferred compensation plan, 14 paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement ($4,000 for undergraduate and $5,000 for graduate courses).

Job Duties:

The purpose of this position is to strengthen the Village's support for local businesses and contribute to engagement and retention. The position serves as a primary resource for local businesses and will focus on retaining and growing businesses to foster a vibrant local economy, involving strategies such as business retention programs, marketing, and working with the Romeoville Business Alliance.

• Act as the primary liaison between the municipality and local businesses.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and partnerships that benefit both the community and local businesses.
• Organize networking events, roundtables, and forums to encourage dialogue and collaboration.
• Create and manage programs that support business growth and retention.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business owners and economic development partners, maintaining the Village's business directory.
• Provide resources and guidance to businesses on navigating local regulations, grants, and development opportunities through other local, county, state, or federal programs.
• Define and lead business retention within the Village.
• Represent the Village as staff liaison to the Romeoville Business Alliance.
• Schedule regular visits to businesses to understand challenges, document issues, and follow up promptly.
• Provide updates on engagement activities, performance metrics, and impact.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

A bachelor's degree in business, economics, marketing, public administration, or a related field of study, along with four to six years of relevant experience.