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Economic Development & Policy Manager
Downtown Long Beach Alliance / Long Beach
Posted on: October 13, 2022
Application Deadline: “Open until filled”
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & POLICY MANAGER
DIRECT REPORT: COO
REPORTS TO: PRESIDENT AND CEO
CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
POSITION SUMMARY
The Economic Development & Policy Manager establishes working relations with
Downtown business and property owners, financial institutions, commercial brokers,
developers, and local economic development officials to recruit and retain business and
advance Downtown interests. The position will play a key role in the implementation of
the office and retail recruitment strategies, which focus on sustaining Downtown’s recovery
and driving new retail growth and investment. Additionally, the manager compiles, analyzes,
and advises the President & CEO and Board of Directors on public policy matters at the
local, state and federal levels of government.
ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assume a variety of administrative and operational duties, including supervision of
Research & Public Policy Analyst, Business Navigator, Interns, department budget
preparation and management, etc. - Develop, implement and manage programs to support the recruitment and retention of
retail, restaurant, entertainment, and office tenants. - Retain, grow and recruit small businesses and enhance the overall business environment
within Downtown Long Beach. - Partner with community and regional stakeholders to provide business educational
opportunities and supportive financing to develop an entrepreneurial ecosystem. - Provide assistance throughout the entitlement process to businesses and landlords.
- Build individual landlord, business, and broker relationships and educate them on the
Downtown via site tours and other programs. - Manage and oversee the collection of local and regional data pertinent to Downtown
Long Beach, including the publication of DLBA’s quarterly Snapshot: Market Reports and annual Downtown Long Beach Economic Profile - Play a major role in facilitating public-private partnerships involving local government and private investors to support the Downtown Plan.
- Staff and manage the Economic Development Committee and oversee related projects.
- In coordination with the President & CEO, develop the policy agenda for the organization and execute those advocacy objectives and political priorities, leveraging DLBA’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors to propel various policy positions and initiatives.
- Coordinate and execute advocacy for public and private projects of significant value and
lasting economic impacts for Downtown Long Beach. - Lead and manage advocacy coalitions and work closely with leaders of other like-minded community and industry organizations.
- Draft compelling written content, including fact sheets, position statements, action alerts, and other policy briefs.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Education:
A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of experience in related areas are required.
Graduate education may be substituted for part of work experience. Degrees in public
administration, public policy, urban planning, real estate, economics, business administration, finance, and other related fields are preferred.
Experience:
Five years of applied experience in city planning, community development, commercial real
estate, retail, restaurant, and/or small business administration preferred. Experience
working for or with a Business Improvement District (BID) is preferred. Familiarity with
Long Beach businesses and/or government a plus.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
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 functions.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should apply through Indeed by clicking here.
