As our Economic Development Manager in Lansing, Michigan, making $56,000 - $60,000, you will work in person and remotely an average of 45 hours per week to shape and promote the culture of economic development for Clinton County and the Lansing region. This is a high-profile position statewide and throughout the region. Approximately 40% of your time would be spent on Place-Based Community Development and Mainstreets, 25% on Business Attraction, Expansion, and Retention, 20% on Community Liaison and General Responsibilities, and 15% on Board, Workgroup, and Program Management.
Every day, you will build community bridges between the private and public sector, working with businesses and communities to advance economic development. In a typical day, you might…
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Collaborate with colleagues, clients & partner organizations
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Be competitive and initiative-driven around winning projects and initiatives
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Attend a variety of public meetings, including in the evenings
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Manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously, while meeting deadlines in a high-paced, challenging and ever-changing work environment
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Think strategically to solve problems
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Maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
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Develop and administer budgets
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Use web-based tools and Microsoft Office Suite
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Support DEI concepts and practices
The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is a leading economic development organization recently named by Site Selection magazine as one of the nation's top 20 economic development organizations. LEAP represents the tricounty Lansing Region, including Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties, and has annual contracts with Ingham County, Clinton County, and the Lansing Regional SmartZone to provide economic development services. Additionally, LEAP is a cutting-edge leader and provider of award-winning equitable economic development programs. LEAP is a publicprivate partnership and 501(c)6 nonprofit organization governed by a board of directors, including business and municipal leaders from across the Lansing Region. Read more about LEAP's economic development work, values, and philosophy on our website at www.purelansing.com/about.
Our Economic Development Manager has the potential for annual performance bonuses. We offer these benefits:
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Competitive Health, dental and vision insurance coverages
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Health Savings Account (HSA) access
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Fully Paid Life, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
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1:1 employer match up to 6% on 401(k) contribution
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Best-in-class Paid Time Off and Holiday time
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Mileage reimbursement
LEAP's office is located in a historic redeveloped building in the heart of Lansing’s REO Town district with free parking, immediate access to the River Trail, and a short walk or bike ride to downtown Lansing.
